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.

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	12-20	2546	2619	-73	11-8	1-12	2L
Utah	10-22	2379	2531	-152	9-9	1-13	6L

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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

Under 169.5 Points @ -110 Bet Now

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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.

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Utah vs Kansas State Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The latest Moneyline betting odds give Kansas State a 83% chance of winning this college game which means they’re overwhelming -476 favorites with the sportsbooks. For those wanting to back Utah, you will find +360 about the underdogs.

The current spread is 8.5 and the total points line is 166.5. A bet on the Totals allows fans to use the latest basketball data to good effect. If you fancy Under 166.5, 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

+360

K-State

-476

Point Spread

Utah +8.5

-105

K-State -8.5

-115

Total Points

Under 166.5

-110

Over 166.5

-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	32-2	2929	2339	590	21-1	11-1	9W
Houston	28-6	2623	2137	486	20-2	8-4	1L
Iowa State	27-7	2781	2215	566	19-1	8-6	1L
Kansas	23-10	2496	2290	206	17-2	6-8	1L
Texas Tech	22-10	2573	2324	249	16-4	6-6	3L
BYU	23-11	2853	2561	292	17-4	6-7	1L
TCU	22-11	2584	2378	206	16-5	6-6	1L
UCF	21-11	2591	2511	80	15-5	6-6	1L
Oklahoma State	19-14	2781	2736	45	14-5	5-9	1L
West Virginia	18-14	2214	2072	142	15-6	3-8	1L
Cincinnati	18-15	2413	2230	183	16-4	2-11	1L
Colorado	17-15	2559	2542	17	15-7	2-8	2L
Arizona State	17-16	2519	2585	-66	13-6	4-10	1L
Baylor	16-16	2642	2469	173	12-8	4-8	1L
Kansas State	12-20	2546	2619	-73	11-8	1-12	2L
Utah	10-22	2379	2531	-152	9-9	1-13	6L

• 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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