Kansas State vs Kansas Prediction 2/8/25 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate a Kansas State vs Kansas Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday, February 8th, at the Bramlage Coliseum. Let’s take a look at a Kansas State Wildcats vs Kansas Jayhawks pick. 

When these two teams faced off on January 18th it was Kansas that secured the 84-74 victory. 

Kansas State Gaining Momentum?

It hasn’t been the season that Kansas State had hoped for but they are playing well now and they have four games in a row. Two games ago against Iowa State, Kansas State was able to secure the 80-61 victory. In the last game against Arizona State, it was a close battle, but Kansas State was able to secure the 71-70 victory. At halftime they were up 35-32, and they held on in the second half. Kansas State shot 46.6 percent from the field and 38.5 percent from behind the three-point line. David N’Guessan put up 22 points and eight rebounds. 

Kansas State comes into this game with an 11-11 record overall and they have gone 12-10 against the spread. Kansas State is averaging 73.5 points while their defense is giving up 70 points per game. The offense is ranked 206th in the league while the defense is ranked 128th in the league. David N’Guessan is averaging 12.6 points while shooting 64.2 percent from the field and 31.6 percent from behind the three-point line. 

What a Win for Kansas

The last game for Kansas was an impressive win, and they have all kinds of confidence right now. Kansas faced off against Iowa State and they gave up only 52 points and they ended up winning by 17 points. Zeke Mayo had another strong game putting up 17 points, eight rebounds, and three assists. There were three different players that finished with at least 12 points. Two games ago against Baylor, they didn’t play as well, and they ended up losing 81-70. 

Kansas sits with a 16-6 record overall and they have gone 11-11 against the spread. The over has hit in only five of the games. Kansas is averaging 76.8 points while their defense is giving up 66 points per game. The offense is ranked 110th in the league, while the defense is ranked 43rd. This is a good defensive team, but the first time these two teams, it was the offense that was the difference. Hunter Dickinson is averaging 16.3 points while shooting 52.8 percent from the field. Zeke Mayo is the x-factor, though, averaging 15.1 points per game.

Why Kansas Will Beat Kansas State

Kansas has won 30 of its last 35 day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Point Facts

Four of the last five-day games between Kansas and Kansas State have produced a total of 145+ points.

Three of Kansas’ last four-day games against the Big 12 Conference have produced a total of 147+ points.

Kansas State vs Kansas Prediction

Give me Kansas here. Yes, Kansas State is playing better and is a home, but they are going to struggle against the Kansas defense. The Kansas defense was lights out against Iowa State in the last game. I really don’t trust the Kansas State offense and they just aren’t balanced enough to find the success here. Zeke Mayo is going to have another huge game here, and Kansas will end up covering the spread here. Back Kansas against the spread.