Kansas vs. Kansas State Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, and Latest Odds
The Kansas Jayhawks and the Kansas State Wildcats renew an old-school rivalry on Monday night. Which Big 12 team has the edge in this late-night college hoops matchup? Matt McCuen answers.
Matt McCuen - February 5, 2024, 12:25 PM EST
5 minKansas vs. Kansas State Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, and Latest Odds
The Kansas Jayhawks and the Kansas State Wildcats will meet from Manhattan, Kansas, on Monday night to renew an old-school rivalry.
This matchup dates back to 1907.
Kansas has had the upper hand in the series as they lead 201-95.
The Jayhawks have dominated with an 80-49 record in Manhattan.
Kansas vs. Kansas State DATE, TIME, AND WHERE TO WATCH
- Date: February 5, 2024
- Game Time: 9:00 pm ET
- Where to Watch: ESPN
Kansas vs. Kansas State ODDS
- Spread: Kansas -5 (-105), Kansas State +5 (-115)
- Total Odds: O 144.5 (-113), U 144.5 (-105)
- Moneyline Odds: Kansas (-182), Kansas State (+170)
Kansas vs. Kansas State Prediction
Kansas begins play ranked eighth with an 18-4 record.
The Jayhawks dominated at home on Saturday, beating the Houston Cougars 78-65.
Kansas sits atop the Big 12 with a 6-3 record in conference.
Kevin McCullar Jr. leads the team with 19.7 points and 6.4 rebounds.
Big man Hunter Dickinson has averaged a double-double with 19.7 points and 11.1 rebounds.
KJ Adams has had a great year, adding 12.6 points and 4.7 rebounds.
Freshman Johnny Furphy has shot the ball great, shooting 42.7 percent from three.
Kansas has scored 79.1 points per game while allowing 67.5.
The Wildcats begin this contest with a 14-8 record.
Kansas State is a bubble team and desperately needs a win tonight.
The Wildcats have lost four consecutive games.
The cold run for the Cats has pushed them to a 4-5 record in the conference.
Junior Cam Carter leads the squad in scoring with 15.8 points while adding 4.7 rebounds.
Fort Coffee, Oklahoma native Tylor Perry has averaged 14.6 points and a team-best 4.8 assists.
Creighton transfer Arthur Kaluma has been great, adding 14.4 points and a team-best 7.1 rebounds.
Will McNair Jr. has been outstanding defensively, leading the team with 1.4 blocks.
The Wildcats offense has scored 72.0 points while allowing 68.7.
Kansas vs. Kansas State Pick
This is a good letdown spot for Kansas tonight, coming off a massive win at home against Houston.
Kansas State is due for a bounce-back after losing four consecutive games.
Kansas has struggled on the road with a 2-3 record.
Kansas State has played its best basketball at home (10-2).
Pick: Kansas State +5 -115 Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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