UCF vs Kansas State Prediction 2/26/25 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate a UCF vs Kansas State prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, February 26th at Addition Financial Arena in Orlando, Florida. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

UCF Knights Betting Preview

The UCF Knights are 14-13 (5-11) this year after they defeated Utah by a score of 76-72 in their last game. UCF led 30-29 at halftime and added 46 points in the second half for the win. The Knights shot 44.6% from the field, 25% on three-pointers, and 75% on free throws in the game. Moustapha Thiam led UCF with 18 points and nine rebounds, while Darius Johnson added 12 points and five assists in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Knights lost to Oklahoma State by a score of 104-95 and Colorado by a score of 76-63. UCF has lost seven of their last eight games and they are currently tied for 13th in the Big 12 standings with a 5-11 record. UCF has scored 78.9 points per game and they have allowed 80.3 points per game, while also averaging 35.9 rebounds and 14.1 assists per game this season. Keyshawn Hall is averaging 18.8 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game, while Darius Johnson is averaging 15.0 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game this year. UCF is shooting 42.2% from the field, 77.7% on free throws, and 33.5% on three-pointers this season. 

Kansas State Wildcats Betting Preview

The Kansas State Wildcats are 13-14 (7-9) this season after they lost to Arizona State by a score of 66-54 in their last game. Kansas State trailed 34-28 at halftime and only scored 26 points in the second half in the loss. The Wildcats shot 33.3% from the field, 19.2% on three-pointers, and 62.5% on free throws in the game. David N’Guessan led Kansas State with 20 points and 13 rebounds, while CJ Jones added 10 points and three rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Wildcats lost to Utah by a score of 74-69 and BYU by a score of 80-65. Kansas State has lost three games in a row and they are currently tied for ninth in the Big 12 standings with a 7-9 record. Kansas State has scored 72.8 points per game and they have allowed 70.1 points per game, while also averaging 33.9 rebounds and 16.3 assists per game this season. David N’Guessan is averaging 12.9 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game, while Brendan Hausen is averaging 11.8 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 0.9 assists per game this year. Kansas State is shooting 45.1% from the field, 68.3% on free throws, and 34.3% on three-pointers this season. 

Why Kansas State will beat UCF

• UCF has lost seven of its last eight games.
• UCF has lost the first half in five of its last six games against the Big 12 Conference.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Kansas State’s last 17 night games have produced a total of 154 or fewer points.
• Each of UCF’s last four night games against non-AP-ranked opponents has produced a total of 168+ points.

UCF vs Kansas State Prediction 

Both of these teams come into this contest below .500 in conference play, but UCF will have the home-court advantage. The Knights were able to snap their losing streak with a win over Utah in their last game, but they have lost seven of their last eight. UCF is shooting just 42.2% from the field this year and they have really struggled on the defensive end of the court. Kansas State has lost three games in a row and they scored just 54 points in their last game. The Wildcats have cooled off after their six-game winning streak and they are 2-7 in their last nine road games. Neither team has shown much to be confident in, but Kansas State is the much better defensive team. Take the Wildcats on the road here.