Kansas State vs Cincinnati Prediction 12-30-24 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Kansas State vs Cincinnati Prediction for this college basketball game on Monday, December 30th, at the Bramlage Coliseum.

Disappointing Start for Kansas State

It has been a disappointing start for Kansas State and they were blown out in the last game. Kansas State scored 65 points but the defense gave up 84 points against Wichita State and that led to the defeat. Kansas State shot only 36.2 percent from the field and 28.1 percent from behind the three-point line. Macaleab Rich had a strong game putting up 20 points and two rebounds. After all the NIL money this offseason, Coleman Hawkins hasn’t been good enough. Kansas State on the season is averaging 78.1 points while their defense is giving up 71 points per game. The offense is ranked 123rd in the league while the defense is ranked 176th. After this game, Kansas State will head on the road to take on TCU and Oklahoma State. 

Strong Start for Cincinnati

It has been a strong start for Cincinnati and they only have one loss. Cincinnati faced off against Grambling in the last game and they scored 84 points but the defense gave up only 49 points. Aziz Bandaogo put up 15 points, six rebounds, and one assist. There were three different players that put up at least 12 points. The Bearcats are averaging 79.5 points while their defense is giving up 58.5 points per game. The offense is ranked 93rd in the league while the defense is ranked 8th. Simas Lukosius is averaging 14.9 points while shooting 47.6 percent from the field. After this game, Cincinnati will head home for a game against Arizona.

Why Cincinnati Will Beat Kansas State

• Cincinnati has won nine of its last 10 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Kansas State has lost each of its last three games.
• Cincinnati has won the first half in nine of its last 10 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Kansas State vs Cincinnati Prediction

Give me Cincinnati here, even on the road. This Kansas State team thought they had a talented team, but I just don’t really trust them here. Kansas State’s defense gives in up 71 points per game, and they are going to really struggle to defend here. The Bearcats are averaging 79.5 points and they are going to put on a show again with the offense. This will be a six or seven-point victory. Back Cincinnati against the spread.