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Kansas vs. Kansas State prediction: Kansas favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/24/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Kansas vs Kansas State predictions for college basketball Saturday.
Kansas State and Kansas will meet in men's college basketball action at Bramlage Coliseum on Saturday, starting at 8:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven college basketball model projects Kansas as the most likely winner of the Kansas 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.
Kansas vs. Kansas State prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Saturday's NCAA basketball matchup between Kansas and Kansas State 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives Kansas a 62% chance of defeating Kansas State. Our predicted final score has Kansas winning 81-77.
According to our model, Kansas State (+4.5) has a 53% chance of covering the spread, while the 158.5-point over/under has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Kansas vs. Kansas State odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Kansas | Kansas State |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -4.5 (-114) | +4.5 (-102) |
| Moneyline | -205 | +180 |
| Total | o158.5 (-110) | u158.5 (-108) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Kansas vs. Kansas State 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 | Kansas State +4.5 | -102 |
| Moneyline | Kansas State | +180 |
| Total | Over 158.5 | -110 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Kansas State to win.
Kansas vs. Kansas State game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball matchup between Kansas State and Kansas at Bramlage Coliseum is scheduled to commence at 8:00 PM ET.
- Who: Kansas vs. Kansas State
- Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026
- Time: 8:00 PM ET/5:00PM PT
- Venue: Bramlage Coliseum
Conclusion
We predict Kansas, with a 62% win probability, will likely beat Kansas State on Saturday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Kansas vs. Kansas State insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on up-to-date 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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