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Kansas State vs. Arizona prediction: Why Arizona is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/7/2026]
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Written by Mac Douglass, Senior Editor
Get Kansas State vs Arizona predictions for college basketball Wednesday.
Arizona and Kansas State are scheduled to meet in men's college basketball action at McKale Center on Wednesday, starting at 9:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced college basketball model predicts Arizona as the most likely winner of the Kansas State vs. Arizona game.
This article offers a closer look at Wednesday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Kansas State vs. Arizona prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Wednesday's NCAA basketball matchup between Kansas State and Arizona 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives Arizona a 94% chance of beating Kansas State. Our predicted final score has Arizona winning 91-72.
According to our model, Arizona (-17.5) has a 54% chance of covering the spread, while the 171.5-point over/under has a 54% chance of staying under.
Kansas State vs. Arizona odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Kansas State | Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +17.5 (-102) | -17.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | +1280 | -2100 |
| Total | o171.5 (-110) | u171.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Kansas State vs. Arizona picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available 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 | Arizona -17.5 | -110 |
| Moneyline | Kansas State | +1280 |
| Total | Under 171.5 | -105 |
According to our best men's college basketball bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 171.5 total points.
Kansas State vs. Arizona game-day updates and essential details
Wednesday's men's college basketball game between Arizona and Kansas State at McKale Center is scheduled to begin at 9:00 PM ET.
- Who: Kansas State vs. Arizona
- Date: Wednesday, January 7, 2026
- Time: 9:00 PM ET/6:00PM PT
- Venue: McKale Center
Conclusion
We predict Arizona, with a 94% win probability, will likely beat Kansas State on Wednesday.
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Mac Douglass specializes in NFL previews for the NFC South and NFC East, MLB best bets, Formula 1 race previews, and professional tennis insights. Combining predictive simulations and data-driven sports analysis, Mac provides in-depth content to elevate the betting experience for sports fans.
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