Kansas Jayhawks vs Kansas State Wildcats NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/24

The Kansas Jayhawks will take on the Kansas State Wildcats on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at 8:00 PM ET. The game will be held at Bramlage Coliseum in Manhattan, Kansas. This is a Big 12 conference game, and it will be broadcast on FOX.

Kansas, ranked #19, comes into the game with a 14-5 record. They have performed well both at home and on the road. Kansas State has a 10-9 record, with a strong performance at home. The Jayhawks are favored with a spread of -4.5, while the Wildcats are the underdogs with a spread of +4.5.

Kansas Jayhawks vs Kansas State Wildcats Game Day Info

  • Sport: College Basketball
  • Teams: Kansas Jayhawks vs Kansas State Wildcats
  • Venue: Bramlage Coliseum, Manhattan KS
  • Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
  • Betting Odds:
    • Kansas Jayhawks Spread: -4.5 (-114)
    • Kansas State Wildcats Spread: +4.5 (-110)
    • Kansas Jayhawks MoneyLine: -212
    • Kansas State Wildcats MoneyLine: +170
    • Over/Under: 160.5

Kansas Jayhawks Team Preview

The Kansas Jayhawks are heading into this game with a solid recent performance. They have a 3-0 record in their last three games, winning against teams like Colorado, Baylor, and Iowa State. Their field goal percentage has been impressive, with a 50.8% success rate against Baylor and Iowa State.

Key players like Tre White and Flory Bidunga have been instrumental. Tre White scored 19 points against Iowa State and had 17 points in the Colorado game. Flory Bidunga showed his skills with 23 points against Baylor, making 11 out of 14 field goals.

The Jayhawks’ season record stands at 14-5, with a 6-3 record in away games. They rank #19 in the AP poll and play in the competitive Big 12 Conference. Their offensive stats include an average of 77.8 points per game, and they excel in total rebounds, ranking 62nd in the nation.

Kansas State Wildcats Team Preview

The Kansas State Wildcats hold a record of 10-9 for the 2026 regular season. At home, they have performed well with an 8-4 record, but have struggled away with a 2-5 record. In their recent game against Utah Utes, they secured a win by a score of 81-78.

Offensively, the Wildcats score an average of 85.3 points per game, ranking 40th nationally. They attempt 65.3 field goals per game and have a field goal percentage of 47.3. They make 10.4 three-pointers per game, shooting at a 37.6% success rate.

P.J. Haggerty is a key player for the Wildcats, averaging 23.4 points per game. Nate Johnson and David Castillo contribute with averages of 11.6 and 11.8 points per game, respectively. Defensively, the team averages 6.7 steals and 3.8 blocks per game, but they also commit 20.1 fouls per game.

BTB Betting Pick

Kansas is favored by 4.5 points against Kansas State. Kansas State scores more points per game, averaging 85.3 compared to Kansas’s 77.8. Kansas State also has more possessions per game. This suggests that Kansas State can cover the +4.5 spread. The projected score is Kansas State 85, Kansas 80.

The over/under line is set at 160.5 points. Kansas State’s games tend to be high-scoring with their fast pace and average of 85.3 points per game. Kansas also scores a fair amount with 77.8 points per game. Both teams’ offensive stats point to a high-scoring game. Therefore, the recommendation is to take the over 160.5. The projected total is 165 points.