Kansas State vs West Virginia Prediction 1/27/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Kansas State vs West Virginia prediction for this College Basketball game on Tuesday, January 27th at the WVU Coliseum in Morgantown, West Virginia. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Kansas State Wildcats Betting Preview

The Kansas State Wildcats are 10-10 (1-6) this season after they lost to Kansas by a score of 86-62 in their last game. Kansas State trailed 37-35 at halftime and they were outscored 49-27 in the second half for the blowout loss. The Wildcats shot 34% from the field, 34% on three pointers, and 71% on free throws in the game. PJ Haggerty led Kansas State with 23 points and five rebounds, while Andrej Kostic added 12 points and four rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Kansas State defeated Utah by a score of 81-78, but lost to Oklahoma State by a score of 84-83 before that. The Wildcats have scored 84.1 points per game with 36.3 rebounds and 18.7 assists per game, while they have allowed 80.5 points against per game this season. PJ Haggerty is averaging 23.4 points and 5.2 rebounds per game, while David Castillo is averaging 11.6 points and 2.5 rebounds per game for the Wildcats. Kansas State is shooting 46.7% from the field, 71.4% on free throws, and 37.4% on three pointers this season. 

West Virginia Mountaineers Betting Preview

The West Virginia Mountaineers are 13-7 (4-3) this year after they lost to Arizona by a score of 88-53 in their last game. West Virginia trailed 43-23 at halftime and they allowed 45 points in the second half for the lopsided loss. The Mountaineers shot 34% from the field, 27% on three pointers, and 75% on free throws in the game. Chance Moore led WVU with 12 points and four rebounds, while Honor Huff added 10 points and two assists in the loss. 

Prior to that game, West Virginia defeated Arizona State by a score of 75-63 and Colorado by a score of 72-61. The Mountaineers have scored 72.3 points per game with 35.3 rebounds and 13.4 assists per game, while they have allowed 64.3 points against per game this season. Honor Huff is averaging 16.3 points and 1.9 rebounds per game, while Treysen Eaglestaff is averaging 10.6 points and 4.5 rebounds per game for the Mountaineers. West Virginia is shooting 45.1% from the field, 68.7% on free throws, and 36.2% on three pointers this year. 

Why the West Virginia Mountaineers will win

• West Virginia has won each of its last 14 games at Hope Coliseum against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Kansas State has lost seven of its last eight games against the Big 12 Conference.
• Kansas State has lost the first half in five of its last six night games against the Big 12 Conference.

Why the Kansas State Wildcats will win

• Kansas State has won four of its last five games against West Virginia.
• Kansas State has won the first half in each of its last five Tuesday games against the Big 12 Conference.

Total Points Facts

• Each of West Virginia’s last 15 night games against the Big 12 Conference have produced a total of 142 or fewer points.
• Each of Kansas State’s last 11 games have produced a total of 148+ points.

Kansas State vs West Virginia Prediction 

West Virginia comes into this matchup after winning three of their last five games and they are 2-0 in their last two home games. The Mountaineers are shooting 45% from the field and they have allowed 63 points or fewer in two of their last three. Kansas State is just 1-6 in Big 12 play and they have allowed 82+ points in four of their last five. The Wildcats are shooting 47% from the field, but their defense is a disaster. Take West Virginia and their tough defense at home.

David Racey's Pick: West Virginia -7.5