| MATCHUP | Kansas State Wildcats | Houston Cougars |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 10-14 | 22-2 |
| Spread | +22.5 -110 | -22.5 -110 |
| Moneyline | +2200 | -8000 |
| Total | Over 147.5 (-110) | Under 147.5 (-110) |
| Where | Fertitta Center, Houston, TX | |
| When | Saturday, February 14, 2026 | |
| Time | 04:00 PM EST | |
| TV | Peacock | |
Houston Cougars Preview
The Houston Cougars have a 22-2 overall record and a 10-1 record in the Big 12. They are coming off a 66-52 road win against Utah and their previous three games were a 77-66 road win against BYU, a 79-55 home win against UCF and a 76-54 home win against Cincinnati.
Offensively, Houston averages 78.3 points per game, while allowing 61.2 points per game defensively. The Cougars shoot with 46% from the field and grab 36.8 rebounds per game, while dishing out 15.3 assists per game. They average 3.8 blocks per game and 8.3 steals per game defensively.
Kingston Flemings leads Houston in scoring, with an average of 16.6 points per game, while shooting with 50.7% from the field and 82.6% from the free throw line, adding a team-high 5.4 assists. Chris Cenac Jr. is the team’s leading rebounder with 7.5 per game.
Kansas State Wildcats Preview
The Kansas State Wildcats have a 10-14 overall record and a 1-10 record in the Big 12. They are coming off an 84-82 road loss against TCU and their previous three games were a 95-61 home loss against Iowa State, a 59-54 road loss against West Virginia and an 86-62 home loss against Kansas.
Offensively, Kansas State averages 81.7 points per game, while allowing 80.8 points per game defensively. The Wildcats shoot with 46% from the field and grab 35 rebounds per game, while dishing out 18.3 assists per game. They average 3.8 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 48.6% from the field and 71.3% from the free throw line, and is also the team’s leading rebounder with 5.2 per game. Nate Johnson leads the team in assists with 4.4 per game.
Kansas State Wildcats @ Houston Cougars Betting Trends: February 14, 2026
Why the Houston Cougars will win
- Houston has won each of its last 66 night games at Fertitta Center.
- Kansas State has lost each of its last six games against AP-ranked opponents.
- Houston has won the first half in each of its last 49 night games at Fertitta Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the Kansas State Wildcats will win
- The road team has won the first half in four of Kansas State’s last five games.
Kansas State vs Houston Prediction
In this Kansas State vs Houston Prediction, Houston is coming as -22.5 home favorites. Houston has been the far better team this season with just two defeats in 24 games played so far and are undefeated at home. They have been scorching-hot lately with a 9-1 record in their last 10 games and 7-2 against the spread, while on the other hand, Kansas State has been terrible against the spread this season with a 9-15 ATS record and have been struggling lately with a 1-9 record in their last 10 games. Take Houston to dominate this game and cover the spread at home.