Kansas State vs Utah Prediction 2/17/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Kansas State vs Utah prediction for this College Basketball game on Monday, February 17th at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Kansas State Wildcats Betting Preview 

The Kansas State Wildcats are 13-12 (7-7) this season after they lost to BYU by a score of 80-65 in their last game. Kansas State trailed 40-22 at halftime, but they did score 43 points in the second half in the loss. The Wildcats shot 41% from the field, 28.6% on three-pointers, and 52.9% on free throws in the game. Dug McDaniel led Kansas State with 22 points and two assists, while Brendan Hausen added 12 points and two rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Wildcats defeated Arizona by a score of 73-70 and Kansas by a score of 81-73. Kansas State has won six of their last seven games and they are currently tied for eighth in the Big 12 standings with a 7-7 record. Kansas State has scored 73.8 points per game and they have allowed 70.1 points per game, while also averaging 33.8 rebounds and 16.3 assists per game this season. David N’Guessan is averaging 12.8 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game, while Brendan Hausen is averaging 11.8 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 0.9 assists per game this year. Kansas State is shooting 45.7% from the field, 68.6% on free throws, and 34.6% on three-pointers this season. 

Utah Utes Betting Preview

The Utah Utes are 14-11 (6-8) this year after they defeated Kansas by a score of 74-67 in their last game. Utah led 39-37 at halftime and held Kansas to just 30 points in the second half in the win. The Utes shot 36.5% from the field, 32.4% on three-pointers, and 60.7% on free throws in the game. Gabe Madsen led Utah with 24 points and three rebounds, while Ezra Ausar added 12 points and eight rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that victory, the Utes lost to Cincinnati by a score of 85-75 and West Virginia by a score of 72-61. Utah has lost three of their last five games and they are currently tied for 10th in the Big 12 standings with a 6-8 record. Utah has scored 75.3 points per game and they have allowed 70.6 points per game, while also averaging 39.2 rebounds and 18.0 assists per game this season. Gabe Madsen is averaging 15.6 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game, while Ezra Ausar is averaging 11.0 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 0.9 steals per game this year. Utah is shooting 45.5% from the field, 61.9% on free throws, and 33.7% on three-pointers this season.

Why Kansas State will beat Utah

• Kansas State has won six of its last seven games against the Big 12 Conference.
• Utah has lost three of its last four games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Kansas State’s last nine night games against the Big 12 Conference have produced a total of 145 or fewer points.
• Each of Utah’s last six games against Conference opponents at Jon M. Huntsman Center have produced a total of 145 or fewer points.

Kansas State vs Utah Prediction 

Utah comes into this matchup struggling over the last few weeks, but they will be at home and they are coming off of a huge win against Kansas over the weekend. The Utes are 5-1 in their last six home games and they are shooting 45.5% from the field this year. Kansas State had their winning streak snapped against BYU last time out, but they have won six of their last seven games and they are 2-1 in their last three road games. The Wildcats are shooting 45.7% from the field this year and they have scored at least 71 points in four of their last five games. This should be a pretty solid matchup to watch, but I think Kansas State is the better team and I like them to bounce back here.