| MATCHUP | Kansas State Wildcats | BYU Cougars |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 12-19 | 21-10 |
| Spread | +10.5 -112 | -10.5 -108 |
| Moneyline | +360 | -470 |
| Total | Over 166.5 (-105) | Under 166.5 (-115) |
| Where | Legacy Arena at BJCC, Birmingham, AL | |
| When | Tuesday, March 10, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Kansas State Wildcats Betting Preview
The Kansas State Wildcats are 12-19 (3-15) this season after they lost to Kansas by a score of 104-85 in their last game. Kansas State trailed 46-33 at halftime and they allowed 58 points in the second half in the loss. The Wildcats shot 45% from the field, 36% on three pointers, and 81% on free throws in the game. Nate Johnson led Kansas State with 21 points and seven rebounds, while PJ Haggerty added 21 points and five rebounds in the loss.Prior to that game, Kansas State defeated West Virginia by a score of 65-63, but lost to TCU by a score of 77-68 before that. The Wildcats have scored 79.2 points per game with 34.2 rebounds and 16.9 assists per game, while they have allowed 81.1 points against per game this season. PJ Haggerty is averaging 23.3 points and 5.3 rebounds per game, while Nate Johnson is averaging 12.5 points and 5.0 rebounds per game for the Wildcats. Kansas State is shooting 45.7% from the field, 71.1% on free throws, and 35.9% on three pointers this season.
BYU Cougars Betting Preview
The BYU Cougars are 21-10 (9-9) this year after they defeated Texas Tech by a score of 82-76 in their last game. BYU trailed 46-38 at halftime, but they scored 44 points in the second half for the comeback win. The Cougars shot 44% from the field, 24% on three pointers, and 74% on free throws in the game. Robert Wright III led BYU with 27 points and six rebounds, while AJ Dybantsa added 21 points and six rebounds in the win.Prior to that game, BYU lost to Cincinnati by a score of 90-68 and West Virginia by a score of 79-71. The Cougars have scored 84.3 points per game with 38.6 rebounds and 13.7 assists per game, while they have allowed 75.8 points against per game this season. AJ Dybantsa is averaging 24.7 points and 6.7 rebounds per game, while Robert Wright III is averaging 18.6 points and 4.6 assists per game for the Cougars. BYU is shooting 47.7% from the field, 74.4% on free throws, and 34.7% on three pointers this year.
Why the BYU Cougars will win
- BYU has won each of its last eight games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.
- Kansas State has lost 16 of its last 19 games against the Big 12 Conference.
Why the Kansas State Wildcats will win
- Kansas State has won 13 of its last 16 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.
- BYU has lost each of its last three games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Kansas State’s last 18 Conference Tournament games have produced a total of 152 or fewer points.
- Each of BYU’s last 11 games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue have produced a total of 162 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- BYU ranks 35th among Division 1 teams for field goal attempts per game this season (62.3).
- BYU ranks 40th among Division 1 teams for offensive rating this season (119.7).
- Kansas State ranks 36th among Division 1 teams for assists per game this season (16.9).
- Kansas State ranks T41st among Division 1 teams for field goals made per game this season (28.9).