The No. 19 Kansas Jayhawks (14-5, 4-2 Big 12) are 4.5-point favorites as they look to extend a three-game winning streak when they visit the Kansas State Wildcats (10-9, 1-5 Big 12) on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at Bramlage Coliseum. The game airs at 8 p.m. ET on FOX. The matchup’s point total is 158.5.
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Kansas vs. Kansas State betting lines
- Kansas moneyline odds to win: -208
- Kansas State moneyline odds to win: +171
- Spread: Kansas (-4.5)
- Total: 158.5
Kansas statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Kansas has a better record against the spread when playing at home (6-3-0) than it does on the road (2-3-0).
- The Jayhawks have gone over the over/under less often when playing at home, hitting the over in two of nine home matchups (22.2%). On the road, they have hit the over in three of five games (60%).
- As a moneyline favorite, Kansas has won a higher percentage of its games when playing at home (1.000) compared to away games (.333).
Recent trends
- On the offensive side of the ball, the Jayhawks have increased their output slightly over their last 10 games, scoring 81.3 points per contest over that stretch compared to the 77.8 they’ve racked up over the course of this season.
- The last 10 games have seen Kansas give up 3.1 more points per game (70.7) than its season-long average (67.6).
- During their past 10 contests, the Jayhawks are making 0.9 more three-pointers per game than their season long average (8.8 compared to 7.9 season-long), while also shooting a higher percentage from deep in that span (38.9% compared to 36.2% season-long).
Kansas betting records this season
- ATS Record: 12-7-0 (Home: 6-3-0; Away: 2-3-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 4.5+: 8-3-0 (As Favorite: 9-4-0; As Underdog: 3-3-0)
- O-U-P: 6-13-0 (Home: 2-7-0; Away: 3-2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 11-2 (Home: 7-0; Away: 1-2)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-3 (Home: 1-1; Away: 1-1)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.1 (83rd in nation) | 38.1 (fourth) | 36.5 (36th) | 32.2 (246th) | 15.1 (115th) | 9.9 (59th) |
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Kansas State statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Against the spread, Kansas State has had better results on the road (2-3-0) than at home (3-9-0).
- In 2025-26, a higher percentage of the Wildcats’ games have finished above the over/under at home (50%, six of 12) compared to away (40%, two of five).
- The Wildcats’ winning percentage at home when moneyline underdogs is .000 (0-1), and on the road it is .200 (1-4).
Recent trends
- The Wildcats are compiling 86.1 points per game in their past 10 games, compared to their season average of 85.3.
- Kansas State is surrendering 80.1 points per contest in its past 10 games, which is 0.1 fewer points than it is allowing for the season (80.2).
- The Wildcats are draining 11.0 treys per game over their previous 10 games, which is 0.6 more than their average for the season (10.4). That said, they sport a worse shooting percentage from downtown over their last 10 contests (36.9%) compared to their season average (37.5%).
Kansas State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 7-12-0 (Home: 3-9-0; Away: 2-3-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 4.5+: 1-3-0 (As Favorite: 3-8-0; As Underdog: 4-4-0)
- O-U-P: 10-9-0 (Home: 6-6-0; Away: 2-3-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 6-3 (Home: 6-3; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-6 (Home: 0-1; Away: 1-4)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.3 (74th in nation) | 44.6 (227th) | 32.8 (170th) | 32.7 (277th) | 19.1 (ninth) | 12.5 (292nd) |
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