The Villanova Wildcats started the season 6-1 but are coming off two straight losses. The Kansas State Wildcats look to build on their 3-game winning streak. Let’s preview this game and give out a Villanova Wildcats vs Kansas State Wildcats prediction.

Villanova Wildcats Betting Preview 

The Villanova Wildcats are coming off disappointing losses to Saint Joseph’s and Drexel. The Villanova Wildcats are averaging 74.3 points on 41.8 percent shooting and allowing 64.9 points on 40.7 percent shooting. Eric Dixon is averaging 14.8 points and 6.6 rebounds, while Justin Moore is averaging 14.4 points and 3.8 rebounds. Jordan Longino is the third double-digit scorer and Tyler Burton is dishing 0.9 assists. The Villanova Wildcats are shooting 31.8 percent from beyond the arc and 82.4 percent from the free throw line. The Villanova Wildcats are allowing 36.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.2 rebounds per game. Villanova is 6-3 in the Big East, where Providence, Creighton, and UConn are currently at the top with 7-1 records.

Kansas State Wildcats Betting Preview 

The Kansas State Wildcats have beaten Central Arkansas, Oral Roberts and North Alabama during this winning streak. The Kansas State Wildcats are averaging 82.8 points on 43.9 percent shooting and allowing 74.3 points on 42.7 percent shooting. Tylor Perry is averaging 17.3 points and 5.3 assists, while Cam Carter is averaging 16.5 points and 5.5 rebounds. Arthur Kaluma is the third double-digit scorer and Will McNair Jr. is grabbing 4.1 rebounds. The Kansas State Wildcats are shooting 31.6 percent from beyond the arc and 73.6 percent from the free throw line. The Kansas State Wildcats are allowing 34.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 37 rebounds per game. Kansas State is 6-2 in the BIg 12, where six teams are still undefeated, including Baylor. 

Villanova vs Kansas State Prediction

The Villanova Wildcats are coming off a couple of subpar losses if we’re being honest, and now they have to go on the road in a tough environment. The Kansas State Wildcats have an offensive punch so far this season, and they’re a top-50 scoring team in the country. Villanova doesn’t shoot the ball well enough to keep up, given its 41.8 percent from the field and 31.8 percent from deep. Kansas State could win this game outright. Give me the free bucket.