Kansas vs Kansas State Prediction 1/24/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Kansas vs Kansas State prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, January 24th at the Bramlage Coliseum in Manhattan, Kansas. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Kansas Jayhawks Betting Preview

The Kansas Jayhawks are 14-5 (4-2) this season after they defeated Colorado by a score of 75-69 in their last game. Kansas led 40-38 at halftime and they held CU to just 31 points in the second half in the win. The Jayhawks shot 46% from the field, 42% on three pointers, and 79% on free throws in the game. Melvin Council Jr led Kansas with 18 points and seven rebounds, while Tre White added 17 points and 15 rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Kansas defeated Baylor by a score of 80-62 and Iowa State by a score of 84-63. The Jayhawks have scored 77.8 points per game with 39.5 rebounds and 15.1 assists per game, while they have allowed 67.6 points against per game this season. Darryn Peterson is averaging 21.6 points and 4.6 rebounds per game, while Tre White is averaging 15.0 points and 7.5 rebounds per game for the Jayhawks. Kansas is shooting 47.1% from the field, 76.1% on free throws, and 36.2% on three pointers this season. 

Kansas State Wildcats Betting Preview

The Kansas State Wildcats are 10-9 (1-5) this year after they defeated Utah by a score of 81-78 in their last game. Kansas State led 46-43 at halftime and they were able to tie the second half at 35 to get the close win. The Wildcats shot 50% from the field, 52% on three pointers, and 70% on free throws in the game. PJ Haggerty led Kansas State with 34 points and eight rebounds, while David Castillo added 20 points and four rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Kansas State lost to Oklahoma State by a score of 84-83 and UCF by a score of 82-73. The Wildcats have scored 85.3 points per game with 36.7 rebounds and 19.1 assists per game, while they have allowed 80.2 points against per game this season. PJ Haggerty is averaging 23.4 points and 5.2 rebounds per game, while Abdi Bashir Jr is averaging 13.2 points and 2.3 assists per game for the Wildcats. Kansas State is shooting 47.3% from the field, 71.4% on free throws, and 37.5% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Kansas State Wildcats will win

• Kansas State has won eight of its last nine night games against AP-ranked opponents at Fred Bramlage Coliseum.
• Kansas has lost seven of its last eight Saturday road games against Conference opponents.

Why the Kansas Jayhawks will win

• Kansas has won each of its last eight January night games as an AP-ranked team against a non-AP-ranked team.
• Kansas State has lost six of its last seven games against Conference opponents.
• Kansas State has lost the first half in each of its last seven Saturday night games against Conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Kansas State’s last 14 games against Conference opponents at Fred Bramlage Coliseum have produced a total of 159 or fewer points.
• Each of Kansas’ last six night games against non-AP-ranked opponents at Fred Bramlage Coliseum have produced a total of 145 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Kansas State ranks 17th among Division 1 teams for pace this season (73.7).
• Kansas State ranks T19th among Division 1 teams for field goals made per game this season (30.8).
• Kansas ranks 5th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal percentage this season (38.1%).
• Kansas ranks 15th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point percentage this season (28.8%).

Kansas vs Kansas State Prediction 

Kansas comes into this matchup on a three game winning streak and they have allowed fewer than 70 points in all three of those wins. The Jayhawks are shooting 47% from the field, but they are just 1-1 in their last two road games. Kansas State snapped their losing streak with a close win over Utah in their last game, but they have allowed at least 82 points in four of their last five games. I think Kansas’ defense will be the difference in this game, so give me the Jayhawks to cover on the road.

David Racey's Pick: Kansas -4.5