Baylor vs Kansas State Prediction 2/17/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Baylor vs Kansas State Prediction for this college basketball game on Tuesday, February 17th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this college basketball matchup.

Kansas State Wildcats Preview

The Kansas State Wildcats have a 10-15 overall record this season and a 1-11 record in the Big 12. They are coming off a 78-64 road loss against Houston and their previous three games were a 91-62 home loss against Cincinnati, an 84-82 road loss against TCU and a 95-61 home loss against Iowa State.

Offensively, Kansas State averages 80.2 points per game, while allowing 80.7 points per game defensively. The Wildcats shoot with 46% from the field and grab 34.8 rebounds per game, while dishing out 17.8 assists per game. They average 3.7 blocks per game and 6.9 steals per game defensively.

P.J. Haggerty leads Kansas State in scoring, with an average of 23.3 points per game, while shooting with 48.5% from the field and 70.2% from the free throw line, adding a team-high 5.1 rebounds per game. Nate Johnson leads the team in assists with 4.4 per game.

Baylor Bears Preview

The Baylor Bears have a 13-12 overall record this season and a 3-9 record in the Big 12. They are coming off an 82-71 road loss against Louisville and their previous three games were a 99-94 home loss against BYU, a 72-69 road loss against Iowa State and an 86-67 home win against Colorado.

Offensively, Baylor averages 83.4 points per game, while allowing 76.1 points per game defensively. The Bears shoot with 48% from the field and grab 37.8 rebounds per game, while dishing out 15.8 assists per game. They average 4.6 blocks per game and 6.5 steals per game defensively.

Cameron Carr leads Baylor in scoring, with an average of 19.2 points per game, while shooting with 50.9% from the field and 77.7% from the free throw line. Caden Powell leads the team in rebounds with 6.6 per game, while Obi Agbim leads the team in assists with 3.2 per game.

Baylor Bears @ Kansas State Wildcats Betting Trends: February 17, 2026

Why the Kansas State Wildcats will win

• Kansas State has won 25 of its last 30 night games at Fred Bramlage Coliseum against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Baylor has lost four of its last five night games.
• Baylor has lost the first half in three of its last four road games.

Why the Baylor Bears will win

• Kansas State has lost 12 of its last 13 games against Conference opponents.
• Baylor has won 11 of its last 13 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Kansas State has lost the first half in seven of its last eight night games against Conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Kansas State’s last 17 games against Conference opponents at Fred Bramlage Coliseum have produced a total of 159 or fewer points.
• Thirty-seven of Baylor’s last 42 night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 165 or fewer points.

Baylor vs Kansas State Prediction

In this Baylor vs Kansas State Prediction, Baylor is coming as -4.5 road favorites. Baylor has been the better team this season but have been struggling lately with just two wins in their last 9 games played. They are also 3-6 against the spread in their last 9 games and are facing another struggling team in Kansas State, who is 1-9 in its last 10 games, so I see no value on either side. Both teams are 11-4 to the under in their last 15 games combined and the last four meetings between those two teams have also gone under the total. Take the under 162.5 points in this one.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Under 162.5