The Kansas State Wildcats (11-18, 2-14 Big 12) are 2.5-point underdogs as they attempt to stop a three-game losing streak when they host the West Virginia Mountaineers (17-12, 8-8 Big 12) on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at Bramlage Coliseum. The matchup airs at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The matchup’s point total is set at 142.5.
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West Virginia Cover -2.5 vs Kansas State -112
West Virginia vs. Kansas State betting lines
- West Virginia moneyline odds to win: -159
- Kansas State moneyline odds to win: +130
- Spread: West Virginia (-2.5)
- Total: 142.5
West Virginia statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- West Virginia has done a better job covering the spread when playing at home (9-8-0) than it has in road tilts (3-5-0).
- The Mountaineers have exceeded the over/under in five of 17 home games (29.4%), compared to two of eight road games (25%).
Recent trends
- The Mountaineers have been putting up 63.4 points per contest in their last 10 times on the court, an average that’s slightly lower than the 69.9 they’ve scored over the course of the 2025-26 season.
- West Virginia’s defense has been more porous lately, as the team has allowed 67.9 points per game during its past 10 compared to the 64.7 points per game its opponents average this season.
- Over their last 10 outings, the Mountaineers are making 1.7 fewer three-pointers per game than their season long average (6.2 compared to 7.9 season-long), while also shooting a lower percentage from deep in that span (26.8% compared to 33.3% season-long).
West Virginia betting records this season
- ATS Record: 14-15-0 (Home: 9-8-0; Away: 3-5-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 2.5+: 6-8-0 (As Favorite: 7-9-0; As Underdog: 7-6-0)
- O-U-P: 10-19-0 (Home: 5-12-0; Away: 2-6-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 11-4 (Home: 11-2; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 5-8 (Home: 2-1; Away: 3-5)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.4 (232nd in nation) | 41.6 (51st) | 31.4 (220th) | 29.5 (87th) | 12.7 (272nd) | 10.4 (118th) |
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Kansas State statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Against the spread, Kansas State has had better results away (5-5-0) than at home (4-13-0).
- In 2025-26, a higher percentage of the Wildcats’ games have finished above the over/under at home (52.9%, nine of 17) than away (40%, four of 10).
- This year the Wildcats are 1-5 at home as moneyline underdogs (.167 winning percentage). Away they are 1-9 (.100).
Recent trends
- While the Wildcats are posting 79.5 points per game in 2025-26, they have fallen short of that in their past 10 games, tallying 68.5 points per contest.
- Kansas State has fared worse defensively over its previous 10 games, allowing 82.3 points per contest, 1.4 more points than its season average of 80.9.
- Over their past 10 games, the Wildcats are sinking 7.7 threes per contest, 1.8 fewer threes than their season average (9.5). They also own a lower three-point percentage over their last 10 contests (32.5%) compared to their season average (35.9%).
Kansas State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 11-18-0 (Home: 4-13-0; Away: 5-5-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 2.5+: 7-9-0 (As Favorite: 3-8-0; As Underdog: 8-10-0)
- O-U-P: 15-14-0 (Home: 9-8-0; Away: 4-6-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 6-3 (Home: 6-3; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-15 (Home: 1-5; Away: 1-9)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.9 (140th in nation) | 45.3 (251st) | 30.7 (256th) | 33.8 (327th) | 17.3 (23rd) | 12.5 (314th) |
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