Kansas Jayhawks vs Kansas State Wildcats Matchup

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

Kansas vs Kansas State Prediction

Planning on watching today's Jayhawks and Wildcats game? Catch the action at Bramlage Coliseum in Manhattan, KS, as the Wildcats hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on ESPN. Kansas is favored by -4.5 in this Big 12 conference contest against Kansas State. The game's over/under currently sits at 140.5 points.

Kansas vs. Kansas State Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Kansas Jayhawks at Kansas State Wildcats
Where: Manhattan at Bramlage Coliseum
Date: Saturday, February 8th
Betting Odds KAN -4.5, KAN -206 | KANST +167 O/U 140.5

Jayhawks Preview: Pressure Builds for Kansas as Away Favorites

Kansas Jayhawks Recent Game/Games

Kansas improved to 16-6 on the season with a 69-52 win over Iowa State on Monday. The Jayhawks, who were -3 favorites, covered the spread at home. The game’s total points were 121, well under the O/U line of 146.5.

Kansas took control early, leading 35-19 at halftime. They scored 34 points in the 2nd half while allowing 33, maintaining their lead and securing the win.

Jayhawks Offense Breakdown

Kansas put up 69 points in their last game, shooting 47.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.5%. They hit 50% from beyond the arc, connecting on 9 of 18 attempts, and went 8 for 11 from the free-throw line, good for 72.7%.

Zeke Mayo led the way from deep, hitting 5 of 6 threes and finishing with 17 points and 8 rebounds. Hunter Dickinson added 14 points and 9 boards, shooting 58.3% from the field.

Jayhawks Team Defense

Despite Kansas giving up 52 points, they allowed their opponent to shoot 47% from the field, including 50% from beyond the arc, where they hit 9 of 18 threes. Inside the arc, Kansas's defense saw their opponent make 17 of 37 two-point attempts, a 45% shooting rate.

From the free-throw line, Kansas's opponent went 8 for 11, shooting 72%. The Jayhawks also gave up 10 offensive rebounds in the game.

Wildcats Preview: Will the Wildcats Win at Bramlage Coliseum?

Kansas State Wildcats Recent Game/Games

The Wildcats improved to 11-11 on the season with a 71-70 win over Arizona State on Tuesday. Kansas State, who entered the game as +3 underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The game’s total points of 141 narrowly exceeded the 140.5 O/U line.

Kansas State led 35-32 at halftime and scored 36 points in the 2nd half while allowing 38. Despite being outscored after the break, they managed to hold on for the win.

Wildcats Offense Breakdown

David N'Guessan led Kansas State with 22 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 72.7% from the field in their last game. Alston Mason added 20 points and 6 assists, hitting 40% from beyond the arc. The Wildcats connected on 38.5% of their three-point attempts, with Brendan Hausen making 4 threes at a 50% rate.

Kansas State finished with a 46.6% field goal percentage and an effective field goal percentage of 55.2%. They recorded 20 assists on 27 made field goals and grabbed 8 offensive rebounds. The Wildcats also shot 70% from the free-throw line, making 7 of 10 attempts.

Wildcats Team Defense

Despite Kansas State's defensive efforts, they gave up 70 points, with the opposing team shooting 38% from the field on 22 of 57 attempts. Kansas State allowed 10 two-point field goals on 20 attempts, a 50% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, the opposing team shot 32%, hitting 12 of 37 three-point attempts. Kansas State also sent them to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 14 free throws, shooting 66%. Kansas State allowed 10 offensive rebounds.

Jayhawks vs Wildcats Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Through their last three road games, Kansas has an ATS record of just 1-2. However, their overall record was 1-2 while averaging 67 points per game.
In their last three home games, Kansas State has averaged 71 points per game while allowing 67. The team's record in this stretch was 2-1 while going 3-0 vs. the spread.
Looking back on the team's last ten games as the underdog, the Wildcats have a straight up record of 3-7. Their record vs the spread in these games was 7-3.
The Jayhawks have played well in their last three games as the betting favorite, going 3-0 straight up and 2-1 against the spread.