BYU vs Kansas State Prediction, Picks & Odds | 03 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: BYU vs Kansas State

The Brigham Young Cougars face the Kansas State Wildcats, with tip-off scheduled for 13:30 on Saturday, January 3.

There’s every chance that the total won’t be as high as 172.5, so we’re prepared to take the -110 that BYU and K-State go under the line.

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Brigham Young Cougars won their previous game which was at home. It was a 109-81 triumph against Eastern Washington Eagles.

Kansas State Wildcats won their last game which was at home. It was a 94-85 triumph against Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The scoreline was 80-65 in favor of BYU when they last played K-State. The previous 3 games featuring these teams have resulted in two BYU victories.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
BYU	12-1	1136	866	270	10-1	2-0	9W
Kansas State	9-4	1150	1009	141	8-2	1-2	4W

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BYU vs Kansas State Prediction & Picks

Dive into our BYU vs Kansas State betting tips, featuring an expert match prediction, our best correct score pick and a ready-made bet builder designed for value.

Game Prediction

Let’s go Under the 172.5 points total as we think this number is unlikely to be reached in this college showdown. The two teams could well end up falling short and -110 can be backed.

Our basketball predictions are rooted in solid team news and up-to-date form for each team. We also dig deep to uncover the most relevant stats that help guide and strengthen our college hoops picks.

Key BYU vs Kansas State stats:

• The 172.5 line hasn’t been covered in 9 of the last 10 BYU games.
• The 172.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 BYU games.
• The 172.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 BYU games on the road.
• The 172.5 line hasn’t been covered in 16 of the last 20 K-State games.
• The 172.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 K-State games.
• The 172.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 games between these teams.

Under 172.5 Probability

The best betting sites make it a 52.4% chance that our pick will deliver a return. However, our analysts research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

BYU 85 - 81 Kansas State

A close game could be on the cards. We’ll bet on BYU to secure a 85-81 win at huge odds and this correct score selection should hopefully be a fun one.

BYU vs Kansas State Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

The Brigham Young Cougars odds have been priced up by the sportsbooks and they are -345 betting favorites to land victory in this college game which means a 78% chance of winning. For those wanting to back Kansas State, you will find +275 about the underdogs.

The current spread is 7.5 and the total points line is 172.5. There are many ways to bet on basketball including the Totals. If you want to bet Under 172.5, there are odds of -110.

There are stacks of game lines and team props s when it comes to wagering on college basketball and we recommend visiting the top betting apps to find the bet that matches your view on the contest.

Moneyline

BYU

-345

K-State

+275

Point Spread

BYU -7.5

-105

K-State +7.5

-115

Total Points

Under 172.5

-110

Over 172.5

-110

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Brigham Young Cougars Stats

Kansas State Stats

Moneyline

• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -7.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• -7.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +7.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• +7.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 156.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 163.30 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 172.5: Covered in 1 of the previous 10 games
• Over 172.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 88.20 pts and allowed 67.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 80.20 pts and allowed 83.10 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 163.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 167.40 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 172.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 172.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 86.00 pts and allowed 77.80 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 91.30 pts and allowed 76.10 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Big 12	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Iowa State	13-0	1175	817	358	10-0	3-0	13W
Arizona	13-0	1174	861	313	10-0	3-0	13W
BYU	12-1	1136	866	270	10-1	2-0	9W
Houston	12-1	1023	780	243	10-1	2-0	6W
Oklahoma State	12-1	1186	1018	168	10-0	2-1	3W
UCF	11-1	1060	899	161	9-1	2-0	10W
Baylor	10-2	1147	899	248	9-1	1-1	4W
TCU	10-3	1044	841	203	8-3	2-0	5W
Kansas	10-3	986	823	163	8-1	2-2	4W
Texas Tech	10-3	1089	951	138	9-1	1-2	3W
Colorado	10-3	1117	1006	111	10-2	0-1	2L
West Virginia	9-4	990	782	208	9-2	0-2	1W
Kansas State	9-4	1150	1009	141	8-2	1-2	4W
Arizona State	9-4	1040	978	62	6-3	3-1	2L
Cincinnati	8-5	985	851	134	8-2	0-3	1W
Utah	8-5	1054	1020	34	8-1	0-4	1L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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