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Kansas vs. Kansas State Prediction, Odds & Preview Today: Best Picks for Feb. 8

Mike Spector

Last Updated: February 8, 2025 6:15 AM EST • 3 min 39 sec read.

Kansas vs. Kansas State Prediction, Odds & Preview Today: Best Picks for Feb. 8
Pictured: Kansas State Wildcats guard Brendan Hausen shoots a three-point shot against Kansas Jayhawks center Hunter Dickinson. Photo by Evert Nelson / The Capital-Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images.

In-state rivals meet for the second time this season as the Kansas State Wildcats host the Kansas Jayhawks at Bramlage Coliseum on Saturday. The action in Manhattan, Kan., starts at 2 p.m. ET (ESPN).

Our Kansas vs. Kansas State prediction analyzes which side of the four-point spread is correct in the Big 12 clash, and also explores my favorite player prop pick.

It is no surprise that Kansas is a four-point road favorite, considering it beat Kansas State 84-74 at Allen Fieldhouse on Jan. 18. The Jayhawks are among the top favorites based on the March Madness odds as the tournament approaches.

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Kansas vs. Kansas State predictions today

College basketball picks based on the odds from our best March Madness betting sites.

Kansas vs. Kansas State ATS prediction

Kansas to cover the spread: -4 ⭐⭐⭐

It is crazy to think Kansas State is the hotter team entering this matchup amid a four-game winning streak, considering it started 1-6 through seven Big 12 games. The Wildcats followed up an impressive 19-point road win at Iowa State, ending the Cyclones’ 29-game home winning streak, with a one-point road win at Arizona State on Tuesday. 

Not only did Kansas State need two missed Sun Devils free throws with four seconds left to earn the victory, but the fact that the Wildcats have not played at home in 10 days, while the Jayhawks have left the state just once since Jan. 22, adds to this pick.

Kansas averaged a blistering 1.31 points per possession in the first meeting between these teams. That was despite playing without senior forward KJ Adams, who averages 8.2 points and 4.6 rebounds per game.

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The Jayhawks got right after blowing a 21-point lead at Baylor by pounding Iowa State by 17 points on Monday. Kansas held the Cyclones to a season-low 52 points (they had scored 80-plus in 14 of their first 22 games) and 14.3% from 3-point range. This is a three-star play as Bill Self’s teams are 3-1 ATS with a rest advantage this season and have covered 59.5% of their games with four-plus days off (25-17-1 ATS) since 2021.

I am heading to Caesars for this play, as it is one of the lone one of our best sports betting sites with a spread of -4 as opposed to -4.5. A $10 winning wager at Caesars’ -110 odds would pay out $19.09.

Best odds: -110 via Caesars | Implied probability: 52.38%

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Best Kansas vs. Kansas State pick

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Coleman Hawkins Under 10.5 points ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Hawkins was one of the lone bright spots offensively in the 84-74 loss to Kansas earlier this season. The forward scored a team-high 15 points and dished out a game-high 10 assists while playing all 40 minutes.

However, Hawkins should not enjoy as much success in this rematch, even on his home court, with the versatile Adams back to take on the primary defensive assignment.

Fueled by Adams’ return, Kansas’ defense should travel in this road environment. The Jayhawks rank in the top five nationally in adjusted defensive efficiency and effective field goal percentage and in the top 10 in 2-point and 3-point percentage allowed.

Hawkins has scored in double figures in four straight games and six of the previous seven, so consider this a confident contrarian play.

Best odds: -104 via FanDuel | Implied probability: 50.98%

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Live Kansas vs. Kansas State odds

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Kansas vs. Kansas State opening odds

  • Spread: Kansas -4.5 (-110 via BetMGM) | Kansas State +4.5 (-110 via BetMGM)
  • Over/Under: Over 140.5 (-115 via BetMGM) | Under 140.5 (-105 via BetMGM)
  • Moneyline: Kansas -210 via BetMGM | Kansas State +170 via BetMGM

Kansas vs. Kansas State game info

  • When: Saturday, Feb. 8
  • Tipoff: 2 p.m. ET
  • Where: Bramlage Coliseum (Manhattan, Kan.)
  • How to watch: ESPN
  • Favorite: Kansas -4 (-110 via BetMGM)

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Mike Spector
Mike started in the sports writing industry in July 2019, and gained a lot of followers in his first year after finishing with the No. 2 overall record in an annual NFL betting competition, which made picks against the spread, and from an Over/Under and moneyline perspective. Mike is an avid fan of the NFL, MLB, tennis, and all college sports. In his opinion, March Madness is the best sporting event there is, and he's especially euphoric starting with conference tournament time in college basketball. Mike's a big advocate of "fading the public" and making plays that are contrarian, constantly citing that "there are reasons why they have those big shiny buildings in Las Vegas." When making wagers, Mike always scours the best odds at all of the major sports betting sites, where he mostly sifts through DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, and bet365. He's tried several others and is of the firm belief that bettors should not just stick to one sportsbook, as there is always likely better value to be had with the same wager. In addition, while Mike received his undergraduate degree from Villanova University, he has no issue betting against the Wildcats when it comes to college basketball wagering, and suggests other bettors should always put their “head” before their “hearts.”