West Virginia vs Kansas State Prediction 3/3/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a West Virginia vs Kansas State prediction for this College Basketball game on Tuesday, March 3rd at the Bramlage Coliseum in Manhattan, Kansas. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

West Virginia Mountaineers Betting Preview

The West Virginia Mountaineers are 17-12 (8-8) this year after they defeated BYU by a score of 79-71 in their last game. West Virginia led 40-26 at halftime, but they allowed 45 points in the second half in the win. The Mountaineers shot 44% from the field, 32% on three pointers, and 77% on free throws in the game. Honor Huff led WVU with 19 points and six assists, while Brenen Lorient added 18 points and nine rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, West Virginia lost to Oklahoma State by a score of 91-84 and TCU by a score of 60-54. The Mountaineers have scored 69.9 points per game with 34.8 rebounds and 12.9 assists per game, while they have allowed 64.7 points against per game this season. Honor Huff is averaging 15.7 points and 2.2 rebounds per game, while Brenen Lorient is averaging 11.5 points and 5.1 rebounds per game for the Mountaineers. West Virginia is shooting 44.4% from the field, 67.5% on free throws, and 33.3% on three pointers this year. 

Kansas State Wildcats Betting Preview

The Kansas State Wildcats are 11-18 (2-14) this season after they lost to TCU by a score of 77-68 in their last game. Kansas State trailed 41-38 at halftime and they only scored 30 points in the second half in the loss. The Wildcats shot 50% from the field, 35% on three pointers, and 44% on free throws in the game. PJ Haggerty led Kansas State with 18 points and seven rebounds, while Nate Johnson added 16 points and nine assists in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Kansas State lost to Colorado by a score of 79-70 and Texas Tech by a score of 100-72. The Wildcats have scored 79.5 points per game with 34.4 rebounds and 17.3 assists per game, while they have allowed 80.9 points against per game this season. PJ Haggerty is averaging 23.3 points and 5.3 rebounds per game, while Nate Johnson is averaging 12.1 points and 4.8 rebounds per game for the Wildcats. Kansas State is shooting 45.9% from the field, 70.4% on free throws, and 36.0% on three pointers this season. 

Why the Kansas State Wildcats will win

• West Virginia has lost each of its last four games at Fred Bramlage Coliseum against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Kansas State has won six of its last seven home games against West Virginia at Fred Bramlage Coliseum.
• The home team has won the first half in four of Kansas State’s last five games.

Why the West Virginia Mountaineers will win

• Kansas State has lost nine of its last 10 games against Conference opponents.
• West Virginia has won six of its last eight night games.
• West Virginia has won the first half in four of its last five night games at Fred Bramlage Coliseum.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Kansas State’s last 14 games against non-AP-ranked opponents at Fred Bramlage Coliseum have produced a total of 145+ points.
• Ten of West Virginia’s last 11 road games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 141 or fewer points.

West Virginia vs Kansas State Prediction 

Kansas State comes into this matchup on a three game losing streak and they are just 2-14 in Big 12 play, but they will be at home here. The Wildcats are shooting 46% from the field and they have allowed at least 77 points in four of their last five. West Virginia has dropped three of their last four, but did beat BYU last time out. The Mountaineers are shooting 44% from the field and they have scored 56 or fewer in two of their last four. WVU plays at a very slow pace, but they should get decent looks against this Kansas State defense. Take the Mountaineers on the road.

David Racey's Pick: West Virginia ML