Kansas State vs Houston Prediction 1/11/25 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article we will formulate a Kansas State vs Houston prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, January 11th at the Bramlage Coliseum in Manhattan, Kansas. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Kansas State Wildcats Betting Preview

The Kansas State Wildcats are 7-7 (1-2) this year after they lost to Oklahoma State by a score of 79-66 in their last game. Kansas State trailed 43-24 at halftime, but they did score 42 points in the second half in the loss. The Wildcats shot 51.1% from the field, 21.4% on three pointers, and 75% on free throws in the game. Coleman Hawkins led Kansas State with 18 points and five rebounds, while David N’Guessan added 12 points and 12 rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Wildcats lost to TCU by a score of 63-62, but did beat Cincinnati by a score of 70-67 before that. Kansas State has lost five of their last six games, after starting the season with a 6-2 record. Kansas State has scored 75.5 points per game and they have allowed 70.7 points against per game, while also averaging 35.6 rebounds and 16.6 assists per game this season. David N’Guessan is averaging 13.2 points, 7.9 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game, while Brendan Hausen is averaging 12.0 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game this year. Kansas State is shooting 45.8% from the field, 67.3% on free throws, and 34% on three pointers this season. 

Houston Cougars Betting Preview

The Houston Cougars are 11-3 (3-0) this season after they defeated TCU by a score of 65-46 in their last game. Houston led 29-22 at halftime and held TCU to just 24 points in the second half in the win. The Cougars shot 48.1% from the field, 42.1% on three pointers, and 55.6% on free throws in the game. Emanuel Sharp led Houston with 14 points and three steals, while J’Wan Roberts added 12 points and four rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that victory, the Cougars defeated BYU by a score of 86-55 and Oklahoma State by a score of 60-47. Houston has won seven games in a row and their three losses were against Auburn, Alabama, and San Diego State. Houston has scored 76.4 points per game and they have allowed 54 points against per game, while also averaging 38.1 rebounds and 13.6 assists per game this year. LJ Cryer is averaging 14.3 points, 1.5 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game, while Emanuel Sharp is averaging 14.0 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game this season. Houston is shooting 45.8% from the field, 74.8% on free throws, and 41.4% on three pointers this year. 

Why Houston will beat Kansas State

• Houston has won 23 of its last 24 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Kansas State has lost five of its last six games.
• Houston has won the first half in each of its last 15 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Matchup/League Facts

• Kansas State ranks 45th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (19.8).
• Houston ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for opponent points per game this season (54.0).
• Houston ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for point differential per game this season (+22.4).

Kansas State vs Houston Prediction 

Houston comes into this matchup trying to stay perfect in conference play, but they will be on the road for this game. The Cougars have been one of the best teams in the country to start the season and they are allowing just 54 points against per game. Kansas State has lost five of their last six games, but they did win their last home game against a ranked Cincinnati team. The Wildcats have very similar offensive numbers as Houston, but their defense is much worse, as they are allowing 70.7 points against per game this year. I do think Kansas State will start this game playing well at home, but that will fade and the Houston defense will dominate. Take the Cougars on the road.