UCF vs Kansas State Prediction, Picks & Odds | 14 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: UCF vs Kansas State

The UCF Knights battle the Kansas State Wildcats, with tip-off scheduled for 20:00 on Wednesday, January 14.

Go for Under at -110. It might be defenses on top when UCF meet K-State, with the 172.5 points line looking on the high side when it comes to the totals.

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UCF Knights won their previous game, beating Cincinnati Bearcats at home. It was a 73-72 win.

Kansas State Wildcats were defeated in their last game. On the road, they suffered a 87-84 reverse against Arizona State Sun Devils.

Head-to-Head Statistics

UCF had the edge in the most recent matchup between these teams. They recorded a 80-76 win over K-State.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
UCF	13-2	1290	1133	157	11-1	2-1	1W
Kansas State	9-7	1383	1280	103	8-3	1-4	3L

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UCF vs Kansas State Prediction & Picks

We’ve got your UCF vs Kansas State bets covered, including our expert match prediction, correct score recommendation and a hand-picked bet builder tailored for value.

Game Prediction

The total line looks too big at 172.5 and we can take advantage. Go under this number at -110 and hope that there aren’t too many fireworks in this college game.

Our basketball picks are built after tracking the latest team news and reviewing recent form. We also dive into stats, which often serve as a solid barometer for how the college hoops action might unfold.

Key UCF vs Kansas State stats:

• The 172.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 4 UCF games.
• The 172.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 UCF games.
• The 172.5 line hasn’t been covered in 15 of the last 20 UCF games.
• The 172.5 line hasn’t been covered in 16 of the last 20 K-State games at home.
• The 172.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 K-State games.

Under 172.5 Probability

Based on the latest odds from the top sportsbooks, our pick carries a 52.4% chance of winning. Our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 55-60%. This is why we can recommend this college basketball wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

UCF 81 - 87 Kansas State

We’re going for the Wildcats to win by a 87-81 scoreline, something which is available at huge odds. This speculative wager can provide a big return for a small stake.

UCF 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.

Sportsbooks’ favorites Kansas State are regarded as likeliest victors for this college game and the -152 about them triumphing means a 60% chance based on their current Moneyline betting odds. UCF are the underdogs at +126 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

The spread is calculated to be 2.5, while total points comes in at 172.5. There are many ways to bet on basketball including the Totals. Those who wager Under 172.5 can get -110.

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Moneyline

UCF

+126

K-State

-152

Point Spread

UCF +2.5

-110

K-State -2.5

-110

Total Points

Under 172.5

-110

Over 172.5

-110

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UCF Stats

Kansas State Stats

Moneyline

• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games
• +2.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• -2.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 157.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 165.60 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 172.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
• Over 172.5 on the Road: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 84.50 pts and allowed 73.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 82.90 pts and allowed 82.70 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 162.90 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 167.30 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 82.60 pts and allowed 80.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 89.30 pts and allowed 78.00 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
Arizona	16-0	1458	1088	370	11-0	5-0	16W
Houston	16-1	1313	1008	305	12-1	4-0	10W
Iowa State	16-1	1471	1091	380	12-0	4-1	1L
BYU	15-1	1412	1099	313	11-1	4-0	12W
UCF	13-2	1290	1133	157	11-1	2-1	1W
Oklahoma State	13-4	1503	1373	130	11-1	2-3	2L
Texas Tech	12-4	1329	1171	158	10-1	2-3	1W
Colorado	12-4	1368	1241	127	11-3	1-1	1L
Kansas	12-5	1324	1153	171	10-1	2-4	1W
TCU	11-5	1286	1094	192	9-4	2-1	2L
Baylor	11-5	1419	1194	225	9-3	2-2	1W
West Virginia	11-6	1245	1074	171	11-2	0-4	1L
Arizona State	10-6	1292	1261	31	7-4	3-2	1W
Kansas State	9-7	1383	1280	103	8-3	1-4	3L
Cincinnati	8-8	1177	1053	124	8-3	0-5	3L
Utah	8-8	1289	1291	-2	8-3	0-5	4L

• 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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