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The No. 17 Kansas Jayhawks (16-6, 7-4 Big 12) face the Kansas State Wildcats (11-11, 5-6), their in-state rival, on the road on Saturday. Tip-off from Bramlage Coliseum is at 2 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college basketball odds around the Kansas vs. Kansas State odds, and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions.
The Jayhawks are No. 17 in the USA TODAY Sports Men’s Basketball Coaches Poll but in 5th place in the Big 12. They are coming off a 69-52 home win over Iowa State on Monday, covering the 3-point spread as favorites.
The Wildcats have bounced back from a 6-game losing streak in conference play to win 4 in a row. They last played Tuesday, beating Arizona State 71-70 on the road as 3-point underdogs.
When the 2 teams met on the Jayhawks’ home court, Kansas won 84-74 Jan. 18, but Kansas State covered the 15-point spread as underdogs.
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Kansas at Kansas State odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:10 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Kansas -180 (bet $180 to win $100) | Kansas State +145 (bet $100 to win $145)
- Against the spread (ATS): Kansas -3.5 (-110) | Kansas State +3.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 141.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
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Kansas at Kansas State picks and predictions
Prediction
Kansas State 75, Kansas 72
Moneyline
The Jayhawks have not won the last 2 meetings in Manhattan. Since their win over the Wildcats, they have been held under 75 points in 3 of their last 5 games.
Opponents have not scored more than 70 points since the Wildcats’ loss to the Jayhawks.
Kansas State is streaking right now, having won 4 games in a row.
This is a good day to pick the underdogs for an outright win.
BET KANSAS STATE (+145).
Against the spread
Kansas State is 8-2 ATS in its last 10 games and has covered the spread in 7 straight.
Kansas is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games.
Betting the Wildcats to cover is not a bad bet, but expecting the outright win, the moneyline gives you the best value.
The Wildcats have covered the spread against Kansas in their last 3 meetings in Manhattan, so feel safe with an ATS bet on them, but if you like the moneyline, PASS.
Over/Under
Their meeting last month had a total of 158. Their last 7 meetings have surpassed 140 total points.
Four of Kansas’ last 6 games have surpassed 140 and Kanas State’s last 3 have as well.
BET OVER 141.5 (-105).
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