Kansas State Wildcats vs Liberty Flames Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Liberty vs Kansas State NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Saint Thomas.

Liberty vs Kansas State Prediction

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Flames and Wildcats. The game is starting at 8:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Wildcats at Sports and Fitness Center in Saint Thomas, Virgin Islands. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 134 points, with Kansas State being favored by -2.5 over Liberty.

Liberty vs. Kansas State Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Liberty Flames at Kansas State Wildcats
Where: Saint Thomas at Sports and Fitness Center
Date: Sunday, November 24th
Betting Odds KANST -2.5, LIBRTY +117 | KANST -143 O/U 134

Flames Preview: Taking a Look at the Flames Chances on the Road

Liberty Flames Recent Game/Games

Liberty picked up a solid 89-69 win over Louisiana-Lafayette on Friday, November 22nd. Playing at home, the Flames were favored by 10 points and covered the spread with the victory.

Liberty led 45-32 at halftime and continued their strong play in the 2nd half, scoring 44 points while allowing 37. The game’s total points reached 158, surpassing the O/U line of 133.5.

Flames Offense Breakdown

Liberty's offense was clicking in their last game, putting up 89 points on 67.3% shooting from the field. They were especially effective inside, hitting 77.4% of their two-point attempts, while also knocking down 50% from beyond the arc.

Christian Wright led the way with 21 points, hitting all 5 of his three-point attempts. Kaden Metheny added 20 points, connecting on 4 of 6 from deep. Zach Cleveland contributed 12 points and 8 assists, shooting a perfect 4 for 4 from the field.

Flames Team Defense

Liberty's defense struggled in their previous game, giving up 69 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 67% from the field. The Flames had trouble containing two-point shots, with their opponent hitting 77% of their attempts inside the arc.

From three-point range, Liberty's opponent shot 50%, making 9 of 18 attempts. The Flames also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 23 times, where they converted 14 free throws for 60%.

Wildcats Preview: Does Kansas State Have a Shot at a Home Win?

Kansas State Wildcats Recent Game/Games

Kansas State picked up an 83-71 win over George Washington on Friday, November 22nd. The Wildcats, who were favored by 8.5 points, covered the spread in this home game. The total points for the game went over the line of 149.5, with a combined 154 points.

Kansas State jumped out to a 46-27 lead at halftime, but they allowed George Washington to score 44 points in the second half while putting up 37 of their own.

Wildcats Offense Breakdown

Kansas State's offense put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 53.2% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 62.9%. They hit 67.7% of their two-point attempts and connected on 38.7% from beyond the arc, making 12 of 31 three-point shots.

Jacoi Hutchinson led the way with 19 points, while David N'Guessan added 17 points and 9 rebounds. Max Jones contributed 12 points, hitting 3 of 5 from deep, and the Wildcats dished out 21 assists as a team.

Wildcats Team Defense

Kansas State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 71 points while allowing the opponent to shoot 53% from the field. They had a tough time defending inside, where the other team hit 67% of their two-point attempts, going 21/31.

From beyond the arc, Kansas State allowed 12 threes on 31 attempts, a 38% shooting performance. They also sent the opponent to the free-throw line 28 times, where they converted 17 free throws, shooting 60%. On the boards, Kansas State gave up 11 offensive rebounds.

Flames vs Wildcats Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last ten games away from home, the Flames have a straight up record of 3-7 while going 2-8 vs. the spread. The team averaged 68 points per game in this stretch.
Through their last ten home contests, the Wildcats offense has averaged 67 points per game while allowing an average of 76. Kansas State posted an overall record of 1-9 while going 4-6 ATS.
As the betting underdog, the Flames have an ATS mark of just 2-3 in their last five games. Liberty posted a straight up mark of 2-3 in these matchups.
Through their previous five contests as the betting favorite, the Wildcats have a strong record of 4-1. Their record vs the spread in these matchups is 1-4.