Kansas State vs Kansas Prediction 1/18/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Kansas State vs Kansas prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, January 18th at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, Kansas. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Kansas State Wildcats Betting Preview

The Kansas State Wildcats are 7-9 (1-4) this year after they lost to Texas Tech by a score of 61-57 in their last game. Kansas State 33-31 at halftime, but they only scored 24 points in the second half in the loss. The Wildcats shot 36.5% from the field, 30% on three-pointers, and 83.3% on free throws in the game. Brendan Hausen led Kansas State with 13 points and three rebounds, while Coleman Hawkins added 12 points and five rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Wildcats lost to Houston by a score of 87-57 and Oklahoma State by a score of 79-66. Kansas State has lost four games in a row and seven of their last eight, and they are currently second to last in the Big 12 standings with a 1-4 record. Kansas State has scored 73.2 points per game and they have allowed 71.1 points per game, while also averaging 33.9 rebounds and 16.2 assists per game this season. David N’Guessan is averaging 12.6 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game, while Brendan Hausen is averaging 12.3 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game this year. Kansas State is shooting 45% from the field, 67.9% on free throws, and 34.1% on three-pointers this season. 

Kansas Jayhawks Betting Preview

The Kansas Jayhawks are 12-4 (3-2) this season after they lost to Iowa State by a score of 74-57 in their last game. Kansas trailed 40-30 at halftime and only scored 27 points in the second half in the loss. The Jayhawks shot 40.7% from the field, 31.3% on three-pointers, and 36.4% on free throws in the game. Zeke Mayo led Kansas with 17 points and two steals, while Dajuan Harris Jr. added eight points and seven assists in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Jayhawks defeated Cincinnati by a score of 54-40 and Arizona State by a score of 74-55. Kansas has won three of their last four games, but their first conference loss came against West Virginia by one point. Kansas has scored 76.0 points per game and they have allowed 62.8 points per game, while also averaging 39.5 rebounds and 18.1 assists per game this year. Hunter Dickinson is averaging 15.2 points, 10.4 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game, while Zeke Mayo is averaging 14.4 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game this year. Kansas is shooting 47.4% from the field, 73.1% on free throws, and 33% on three-pointers this season. 

Why Kansas will beat Kansas State 

• Kansas has won 23 of its last 24 day games at Allen Fieldhouse against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Kansas State has lost eight of its last nine day games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents.
• Kansas has won the first half in 11 of its last 12 day games at Allen Fieldhouse.

Total Points Facts

• Six of Kansas’ last seven games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 131 or fewer points.
• Four of Kansas State’s last five games against AP-ranked opponents at Allen Fieldhouse have produced a total of 141+ points.

Kansas State vs Kansas Prediction 

Kansas comes into this matchup trying to bounce back after their loss against Iowa State, but they will be at home here. The Jayhawks have been up and down offensively over the last few weeks, but their defense has been very good. Kansas has allowed 62.8 points per game this year and they have allowed 55 points or fewer in three of their last four. Kansas State has lost four games in a row and they have scored 62 points or fewer in three of those four games. The Wildcats are really struggling to generate offense right now and I just don’t see it being any easier in this game. Take Kansas to win this game going away.