BYU (16-8) vs Kansas State (13-11)
February 15, 2025 at 09:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: BYU -6.5 — Over/Under: 147.5
The Kansas State Wildcats are visiting the BYU Cougars on Saturday, February 15th at the Marriott Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Kansas State Wildcats vs BYU Cougars Prediction. We will examine:
The BYU Cougars’ recent form and player performance
The Kansas State Wildcats’ recent form and player performance
Recent betting trends and streaks involving the BYU Cougars
Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Kansas State Wildcats
Recent betting trends in games played between the Kansas State Wildcats and BYU Cougars
A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the Kansas State Wildcats vs BYU Cougars game
BYU Cougars Preview
The BYU Cougars have a 16-8 record this season and are sitting in 6th place in the Big 12. They are coming off a 73-69 win over West Virginia. The Cougars are 12-11-1 against the spread, and 13-10-1 in over/under while having an 11-2 home record.
Offensively, BYU is averaging 79.8 points per game, which is 53rd in the nation. Defensively, they allow 69.2 points per game (96th). The Cougars shoot 48% from the field (40th) and 36.9% from beyond the arc (55th). The Cougars shoot 69.1% from the free-throw line (274th) and are grabbing 37.2 rebounds per game (87th).
Richie Saunders leads BYU in scoring this season, with an average of 14.9 points and 4.1 rebounds, while Egor Demin adds 11.3 points, 3.8 rebounds, and a team-high 5.3 assists per game.
Kansas State Wildcats Preview
The Kansas State Wildcats have a 13-11 record this season and are sitting in 8th place in the Big 12. The Wildcats are coming off a 73-70 win over Arizona. The Wildcats are 14-10 against the spread, and 11-13 in over/under while having a 2-6 road record.
Offensively, Kansas State is averaging 73.8 points per game, which ranks 201st in the nation. Defensively, they allow 70.1 points per game (134th). The Wildcats shoot 45.7% from the field (135th) and 34.6% from beyond the arc (142nd). The Wildcats shoot 68.6% from the free-throw line (285th) and are grabbing 33.8 rebounds per game (276th).
David N’Guessan leads Kansas State in scoring this season, with 13.1 points and 7 rebounds, while Brendan Housen adds 11.8 points per game.
Why the BYU Cougars will win
- BYU has won 16 of its last 17 games at Marriott Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Kansas State has lost six of its last seven road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- BYU has won the first half in each of its last 13 games at Marriott Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the Kansas State Wildcats will win
- Kansas State has won each of its last six games.
- Kansas State has won the first half in each of its last seven games against the Big 12 Conference.
Matchup/League Facts
- BYU ranks 12th among Division 1 teams for three-point field goals made per game this season (10.6).
- BYU ranks 12th among Division 1 teams for effective field goal percentage this season (56.9%).
- Kansas State ranks 41st among Division 1 teams for assists per game this season (16.3).
- Kansas State ranks 49th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (16.1).
Kansas State Wildcats vs BYU Cougars Prediction
Kansas State is 2-1 in their last three meetings against BYU, and 3-0 against the spread. Under is 2-1 in their last 3 meetings, and in their most recent meeting last season, Kansas State won 84-74 at home, covering the spread, as the game went over the point total.
In this Kansas State Wildcats vs BYU Cougars Prediction, BYU is coming as -6.5 home favorites. BYU is rightfully favored, as they have a far better record, and have been extremely strong at home, while Kansas State has been terrible on the road. But Kansas State has been red-hot lately, coming off six consecutive wins, and have covered the spread in their last 9 games. Kansas State also won BYU last season and I expect them to keep this matchup close, so take the Kansas State Wildcats and lay the points on the road.