Kansas vs Kansas State College Basketball Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for Jan. 24

The Kansas Jayhawks (14-5, 4-2 Big 12) will look to continue a three-game win streak when they visit the Kansas State Wildcats (10-9, 1-5 Big 12) on January 24, 2026 at Bramlage Coliseum.

Before you place your bet on this matchup at FanDuel Sportsbook, here are the NCAA basketball odds and spreads you need to know.

Kansas vs. Kansas State Game Info and Odds

• Game day: Saturday, January 24, 2026
• Game time: 8 p.m. ET
• TV channel: FOX
• Location: Manhattan, Kansas
• Arena: Bramlage Coliseum

Kansas vs. Kansas State Picks and Prediction

All college basketball win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Kansas win (64.8%)

Read these betting insights and trends before you bet on Saturday's Kansas-Kansas State spread (Kansas -4.5) or over/under (158.5 points).

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Kansas vs. Kansas State: ATS Betting Stats and Trends

• Kansas has compiled a 12-7-0 ATS record so far this year.
• Kansas State has compiled a 7-12-0 ATS record so far this year.
• As a 4.5-point favorite or more in 2025-26, Kansas is 8-3 against the spread compared to the 1-3 ATS record Kansas State puts up as a 4.5-point underdog.
• Against the spread, the Jayhawks have played better when playing at home, covering six times in nine home games, and two times in five road games.
• This season, the Wildcats are 3-9-0 at home against the spread (.250 winning percentage). Away, they are 2-3-0 ATS (.400).
• Kansas' record against the spread in conference games is 3-3-0.
• Kansas State has one Big 12 win against the spread this season.

Kansas vs. Kansas State: Moneyline Betting Stats

• Kansas has been victorious in 10, or 83.3%, of the 12 contests it has been chosen as moneyline favorites in this season.
• The Jayhawks have been a -215 moneyline favorite on nine occasions this season and won every game.
• Kansas State has been the moneyline underdog eight total times this season. Kansas State has gone 2-6 in those games.
• The Wildcats have played three times as a moneyline underdog with odds of +176 or longer, and fell in each game.
• The moneyline set for this matchup implies Kansas has a 68.3% chance of walking away with the win.

Kansas vs. Kansas State Head-to-Head Comparison

• On offense, Kansas was the 112th-ranked team in college basketball (76.1 points per game) last year. On defense, it was 91st (69.6 points conceded per game).
• Kansas was 43rd in the nation in rebounds per game (34.7) and 211th in rebounds allowed (31.7) last season.
• Last season Kansas was fourth-best in college basketball in assists with 17.7 per game.
• Last year, Kansas was 221st in college basketball in turnovers committed (11.5 per game) and 274th in turnovers forced (10.3).
• Last season Kansas State averaged 70.8 points per game (262nd-ranked in college basketball) and ceded 69.6 points per contest (91st-ranked).
• With 30.3 boards per game, Kansas State ranked 282nd in college basketball. It allowed 32.7 rebounds per contest, which ranked 277th in college basketball.
• Last year Kansas State ranked 66th in college basketball in assists, averaging 15.3 per game.
• Kansas State ranked 201st in the country with 11.3 turnovers per game last season. Meanwhile, it ranked 146th with 11.6 forced turnovers per game.

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