Utah vs Kansas State Prediction, Picks & Odds | 20 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Utah vs Kansas State

The Utah Utes go up against the Kansas State Wildcats, with tip-off scheduled for 21:00 on Tuesday, January 20.

Play the Unders at -110 when Utah and K-State take to the court. The 169.5 points line looks plenty big enough and we’re not sure the pair will combine to get this total.

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Utah Utes claimed a victory in their previous game. A 82-79 home win occurred against TCU Horned Frogs.

Kansas State Wildcats lost on the road in their last game. Oklahoma State Cowboys won 84-83.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was Utah who came out on top when they last played K-State. A 74-69 win was recorded.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Kansas State	9-9	1539	1446	93	8-4	1-5	5L
Utah	9-9	1445	1458	-13	9-3	0-6	1W

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Utah vs Kansas State Prediction & Picks

Dive into our Utah 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

The -110 about Under 169.5 points makes lots of appeal. We’re not sure that the teams can combine to reach that number for this college matchup.

We keep a close eye on team news and our college basketball handicappers stay sharp by tracking the latest form and lineups. You’ll also find a full set of stats that offer valuable insight and help shape smarter predictions ahead of the action.

Key Utah vs Kansas State stats:

• The 169.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 6 Utah games on the road.
• The 169.5 line hasn’t been covered in 9 of the last 10 Utah games on the road.
• The 169.5 line hasn’t been covered in 17 of the last 19 Utah games on the road.
• The 169.5 line hasn’t been covered in 16 of the last 20 K-State games at home.
• The 169.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 K-State games.
• The 169.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 K-State games.

Under 169.5 Probability

The top betting apps imply that our pick has a 52.4% prospect of delivering a return. Based on our analysts in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 55-60%. This is why we can recommend this college basketball bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Utah 76 - 88 Kansas State

Rather than betting on the Wildcats to win, there’s the option to try your luck when it comes to the correct score lines. Take a chance on a 88-76 triumph in their favor.

Utah 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 latest Moneyline betting odds give Kansas State a 81% chance of winning this college game which means they’re overwhelming -435 favorites with the sportsbooks. For those wanting to back Utah, you will find +330 about the underdogs.

The current spread is 8.5 and the total points line is 169.5. A bet on the Totals allows fans to use the latest basketball data to good effect. If you fancy Under 169.5, then the odds are -110.

Consider every angle when placing your college basketball wagers. The best sportsbooks have a huge selection of game lines and team props and it’s all about finding a bet which matches your prediction of the game.

Moneyline

Utah

+330

K-State

-435

Point Spread

Utah +8.5

-114

K-State -8.5

-106

Total Points

Under 169.5

-110

Over 169.5

-110

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Utah Stats

Kansas State Stats

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 0 wins and 10 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

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

Point Spread

• +8.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• +8.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -8.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• -8.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 162.90 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 151.80 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 169.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 169.5 on the Road: Covered in 1 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 79.40 pts and allowed 83.50 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 71.20 pts and allowed 80.60 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 164.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 165.90 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 169.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 169.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 84.70 pts and allowed 80.10 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 86.80 pts and allowed 79.10 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
Arizona	18-0	1631	1247	384	12-0	6-0	18W
Houston	17-1	1416	1081	335	13-1	4-0	11W
BYU	16-2	1559	1253	306	12-1	4-1	1L
Iowa State	16-2	1541	1170	371	12-0	4-2	2L
UCF	14-3	1449	1290	159	11-2	3-1	1L
Texas Tech	14-4	1501	1316	185	12-1	2-3	3W
Oklahoma State	14-4	1587	1456	131	12-1	2-3	1W
Kansas	13-5	1404	1215	189	11-1	2-4	2W
West Virginia	12-6	1317	1135	182	12-2	0-4	1W
Colorado	12-6	1497	1390	107	11-3	1-3	3L
Baylor	11-6	1481	1274	207	9-3	2-3	1L
TCU	11-7	1435	1252	183	9-4	2-3	4L
Cincinnati	10-8	1333	1191	142	10-3	0-5	2W
Arizona State	10-8	1447	1453	-6	7-4	3-4	2L
Utah	9-9	1445	1458	-13	9-3	0-6	1W
Kansas State	9-9	1539	1446	93	8-4	1-5	5L

• 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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