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BYU vs. Kansas State prediction: BYU favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/3/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get BYU vs Kansas State predictions for college basketball Saturday.
Kansas State will square off with the favored BYU in men's college basketball action at Bramlage Coliseum on Saturday, starting at 1:30 PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' proven college basketball model predicts BYU as the most likely winner of the BYU vs. Kansas State game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
BYU vs. Kansas State prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's NCAA basketball matchup between BYU and Kansas State 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives BYU a 66% chance of beating Kansas State. Our predicted final score has BYU winning 84-79.
According to our model, Kansas State (+7.5) has a 60% chance of covering the spread, while the 174.5-point over/under has a 55% chance of staying under.
BYU vs. Kansas State odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | BYU | Kansas State |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -7.5 (-105) | +7.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | -298 | +280 |
| Total | o174.5 (-110) | u174.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
BYU vs. Kansas State picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Kansas State +7.5 | -110 |
| Moneyline | Kansas State | +280 |
| Total | Under 174.5 | -110 |
According to our best men's college basketball bets, the top play to make on this game is Kansas State +7.5 at the spread.
BYU vs. Kansas State game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball matchup between Kansas State and BYU at Bramlage Coliseum is scheduled to start at 1:30 PM ET.
- Who: BYU vs. Kansas State
- Date: Saturday, January 3, 2026
- Time: 1:30 PM ET/10:30AM PT
- Venue: Bramlage Coliseum
Conclusion
We predict BYU, with a 66% win probability, will likely beat Kansas State on Saturday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate BYU vs. Kansas State insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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