Kansas vs Kansas State Prediction 1/24/26 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate a Kansas vs Kansas State Prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, January 24^th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Kansas State Wildcats Preview

Kansas State Wildcats have a 10-9 record this season and are tied in the 13th place of the Big 12. They have a 1-5 conference record and are coming off an 81-78 home win against Utah. Their previous three games were an 84-83 away loss against Oklahoma State, an 82-73 home loss against UCF and an 87-84 away loss against Arizona State.

Offensively, Kansas State averages 85.3 points per game, while allowing 80.2 points per game defensively. The Wildcats shoot with 47% from the field and grab 36.7 rebounds per game, while dishing out 19.1 assists per game. They average 3.8 blocks per game and 6.7 steals per game defensively.

P.J. Haggerty leads Kansas State in scoring, with an average of 23.4 points per game, while shooting with 49.4% from the field and 71.4% from the free throw line, while also being the team’s leading rebounder with 5.2 per game, adding a team-high 4.5 assists.

Kansas Jayhawks Preview

Kansas Jayhawks have a 14-5 record this season and are tied in the 5th place of the Big 12. They have a 4-2 conference record and are coming off a 75-69 away win against Colorado. Their previous three games were an 80-62 home win against Baylor, an 84-63 home win against Iowa State and an 86-75 away win against West Virginia.

Offensively, Kansas averages 77.8 points per game, while allowing 67.6 points per game defensively. The Jayhawks shoot with 47% from the field and grab 39.5 rebounds per game, while dishing out 15.1 assists per game. They average 6.3 blocks per game and 5.6 steals per game defensively.

Tre White leads Kansas in scoring, with an average of 15 points per game, while shooting with 47.7% from the field and 84.8% from the free throw line. Flory Bidunga is the team’s leading rebounder with 8.9 per game. Mark Council leads the team in assists with 4.8 per game.

Kansas Jayhawks @ Kansas State Wildcats Betting Trends: January 24, 2026

Why the Kansas State Wildcats will win

• The home team has won each of the last seven games between Kansas and Kansas State.
• Kansas has lost each of its last three games at Fred Bramlage Coliseum.
• The home team has won the first half in seven of the last eight games between Kansas and Kansas State.

Why the Kansas Jayhawks will win

• Kansas has won each of its last eight night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Kansas State has lost each of its last four games against AP-ranked opponents.
• Kansas has won the first half in 14 of its last 15 night games against Kansas State.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Kansas State’s last 16 games against AP-ranked opponents at Fred Bramlage Coliseum have produced a total of 158 or fewer points.
• Each of Kansas’ last 10 games against non-AP-ranked opponents at Fred Bramlage Coliseum have produced a total of 154 or fewer points.

Kansas vs Kansas State Prediction

In this Kansas vs Kansas State Prediction, Kansas is coming as -4.5 road favorites. Kansas has been the better team this season with almost half the number of defeats than Kansas State and are coming into this matchup in excellent form, with an 8-2 record in their last 10 games and 7-3 against the spread. On the flip side, Kansas State has been struggling lately with a 1-5 record in its last 6 games and 1-6 against the spread and they have an inferior defense, allowing 12.6 points per game more than Kansas. I expect an easy one for the road team in this matchup, so take Kansas and lay the points on the road.