The Kansas State Wildcats (9-7, 0-3 Big 12) are 2.5-point favorites as they try to stop a three-game losing streak when they host the UCF Knights (13-2, 2-1 Big 12) on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at Bramlage Coliseum. The contest airs at 8 p.m. ET on Peacock. The matchup has a point total of 170.5.
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Kansas State Cover -2.5 vs UCF -116
Kansas State vs. UCF betting lines
- Kansas State moneyline odds to win: -160
- UCF moneyline odds to win: +134
- Spread: Kansas State (-2.5)
- Total: 170.5
Kansas State statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Against the spread, Kansas State has performed better at home, covering three times in 10 home games, and one time in four road games.
- The Wildcats have hit the over on the total in a higher percentage of home games (60%) than games on the road (50%).
Recent trends
- The Wildcats have seen a downturn in scoring recently, racking up 82.6 points per game in their last 10 outings, 3.8 points fewer than the 86.4 they’ve scored this season.
- Kansas State’s defense has been less stingy lately, as the team has given up 80.3 points per game over its last 10 compared to the 80.0 points per game its opponents are averaging on the season.
- The Wildcats are trending down from beyond the arc during their last 10 outings, making 9.7 threes per game and shooting 34.2% from long range in comparison to their season-long averages of 10.3 makes and 37.4% from distance in the 2025-26 season.
Kansas State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 6-10-0 (Home: 3-7-0; Away: 1-3-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 2.5+: 3-6-0 (As Favorite: 3-6-0; As Underdog: 3-4-0)
- O-U-P: 10-6-0 (Home: 6-4-0; Away: 2-2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 5-2 (Home: 5-2; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-5 (Home: 0-1; Away: 1-3)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.1 (98th in nation) | 44.1 (203rd) | 33.2 (165th) | 32.8 (271st) | 18.6 (15th) | 12.6 (282nd) |
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UCF statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- UCF’s winning percentage against the spread at home was .444 (8-10-0) last year. Away, it was .500 (5-5-0).
- In 2024-25, a lower percentage of the Knights’ games finished above the over/under at home (27.8%, five of 18) than on the road (80%, eight of 10).
- When moneyline underdogs last season, the Knights won a higher percentage of games at home (1-3) than away (2-8).
Recent trends
- The Knights are scoring 84.5 points per contest in their previous 10 games, which is 1.5 fewer points than their average for the season (86.0).
- In its past 10 games, UCF is allowing 73.3 points per contest, compared to its season average of 75.5 points allowed.
- The Knights are making 7.6 threes per contest over their previous 10 games, which is 0.9 fewer three-pointers than their average for the season (8.5). In addition, they sport a lower three-point percentage over their previous 10 games (32.8%) compared to their season average from three-point land (37.5%).
UCF betting records this season
- ATS Record: 7-8-0 (Home: 5-6-0; Away: 1-1-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 2.5+: 2-2-0 (As Favorite: 4-6-0; As Underdog: 3-2-0)
- O-U-P: 7-8-0 (Home: 6-5-0; Away: 0-2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 10-0 (Home: 9-0; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-2 (Home: 1-1; Away: 1-1)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.8 (40th in nation) | 43.1 (147th) | 35.6 (63rd) | 28.0 (38th) | 16.9 (58th) | 11.3 (161st) |
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