Jan 3, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Ivan Kharchenkov (8) and forward Koa Peat (10) wait for play to resume after a time in the the second half of the game against the Utah Utes at Jon M. Huntsman Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images
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Kansas State vs Arizona Prediction 1/7/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

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MATCHUP Kansas State Wildcats Arizona Wildcats
Team Records 9-6 15-0
Where McKale Memorial Center, Tucson, AZ
When Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Time 09:00 PM EST
TV FS1

The Kansas State Wildcats and Arizona Wildcats meet Wednesday in the college basketball action at the McKale Memorial Center. Here’s a Kansas State vs Arizona Prediction. This article will include a Kansas State vs Arizona Pick.

Kansas State Wildcats Betting Preview

The Kansas State Wildcats beat UL Monroe, lost to BYU, and they play Arizona State next. Kansas State has won 4 of its last 5 games.

The Kansas State Wildcats are averaging 94.2 points on 48.8 percent shooting and allowing 84 points on 43.5 percent shooting. P.J. Haggerty is averaging 23 points and 4.6 assists, while David Castillo is averaging 13.3 points and 2.5 rebounds. Abdi Bashir Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Nate Johnson is grabbing 5.1 rebounds. The Kansas State Wildcats are shooting 38.5 percent from beyond the arc and 71.8 percent from the free throw line. The Kansas State Wildcats are allowing 33.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36.7 rebounds per game.

Arizona Wildcats Betting Preview

The Arizona Wildcats beat South Dakota State and Utah, and they play TCU next. Arizona has won 14 straight games.

The Arizona Wildcats are averaging 90.9 points on 52.1 percent shooting and allowing 67.1 points on 39.7 percent shooting. Koa Peat is averaging 14.4 points and 2.9 assists, while Brayden Burries is averaging 14.2 points and 3.8 rebounds. Jaden Bradley is the third double-digit scorer, and Motiejus Krivas is grabbing 8 rebounds. The Arizona Wildcats are shooting 37.8 percent from beyond the arc and 73.2 percent from the free throw line. The Arizona Wildcats are allowing 2.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.7 rebounds per game.

Why the Arizona Wildcats will win

  • Arizona has won each of its last 17 games as a top-3 AP-ranked team against a non-AP-ranked team.
  • Kansas State has lost four of its last five games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents.
  • Kansas State has lost the first half in each of its last five night games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Kansas State Wildcats will win

  • Kansas State has won three of its last four games against Top 5 AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

  • Each of Kansas State’s last 28 games against the Big 12 Conference Conference have produced a total of 158 or fewer points.
  • Thirteen of Arizona’s last 15 night games against the Big 12 Conference have produced a total of 170 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

  • Arizona ranks 6th among Division 1 teams for opponent rebounds per game this season (29.1).
  • Arizona ranks 6th among Division 1 teams for net rating this season (+32.8).
  • Kansas State ranks T20th among Division 1 teams for field goals made per game this season (31.4).
  • Kansas State ranks 26th among Division 1 teams for pace this season (73.7).

Kansas State vs Arizona Prediction

Arizona has checked a lot of boxes this season, as it’s above average on both ends of the ball, undefeated, and it’s a profitable 9-5 ATS. Arizona has earned this sort of respect from oddsmakers. However, Kansas State is far from a pushover, as the Wildcats have one of the best offenses in the country. Kansas State upset Creighton and Mississippi State, and lost to an undefeated Nebraska squad by one point. Kansas State won’t go down quietly. Give me the boatload of points.

Randy Chambers's Pick: Kansas State +18.5

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