West Virginia vs Kansas State Prediction, Picks & Odds | 03 Mar 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: West Virginia vs Kansas State

The West Virginia Mountaineers battle the Kansas State Wildcats, with tip-off scheduled for 20:00 on Tuesday, March 3.

It’s time to side with West Virginia to secure a victory over K-State. They should have the upper hand and the -128 for our Moneyline prediction looks like a value bet.

West Virginia Mountaineers won their previous game, beating Brigham Young Cougars at home. It was a 79-71 win.

Kansas State Wildcats lost when they last took to the court. They were turned over 77-68 at home to TCU Horned Frogs.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last head-to-head saw West Virginia claim a 59-54 win over K-State. There has been five wins apiece in the past 10 H2H meetings.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
West Virginia	17-12	2026	1877	149	14-5	3-7	1W
Kansas State	11-18	2305	2347	-42	10-8	1-10	3L

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West Virginia vs Kansas State Prediction & Picks

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

Game Prediction

We are keeping our pick simple and backing West Virginia to win. They should be able to triumph in this college contest and you can get the road team at a generous -128.

We put solid research behind every basketball pick, starting with recent form and a clear read on injuries. From there, key college hoops stats and advanced metrics help complete the picture and support smarter betting decisions.

Key West Virginia vs Kansas State stats:

• K-State have lost 9 of their last 10 games.
• K-State have lost 4 of their last 5 games.
• K-State have lost their last 3 games.

WVU Moneyline Probability

The top betting sites are estimating that there is a 56.2% likelihood of this pick winning. However, our cappers have this figure between 60-65% based on their in-depth research. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this college basketball wager.

The Match Result & Total lines not only give you a chance to back WVU for the win but also combine this selection with a prediction for how many points will be scored.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

West Virginia 75 - 71 Kansas State

We’ll throw a dart when it comes to the Mountaineers claiming a 75-71 victory. This correct score pick is available at huge odds and could be an entertaining bet to place.

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West Virginia 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.

If you want to bet on Kansas State, then Moneyline odds of +106 are on offer, although West Virginia are a -128 chance. The leading sportsbooks give the hosts a 49% chance of success.

The current spread is 1.5 and total points is 142.5. The Totals offers basketball fans an alternative way of getting involved. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 142.5 at -115.

If you’re planning to place a bet on a college hoops matchup, visit the top basketball betting sites and check out the many available game lines and team props. Find the lines which are the most attractive.

Moneyline

WVU

-128

K-State

+106

Point Spread

WVU -1.5

-110

K-State +1.5

-110

Total Points

Under 142.5

-105

Over 142.5

-115

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West Virginia Stats

Kansas State Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

• 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 131.30 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 136.90 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 142.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
• Over 142.5 on the Road: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 63.40 pts and allowed 67.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 64.10 pts and allowed 72.80 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 150.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 159.70 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 142.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
• Over 142.5 at Home: Covered in the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 68.50 pts and allowed 82.30 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 77.00 pts and allowed 82.70 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	28-2	2598	2047	551	18-1	10-1	5W
Houston	24-5	2248	1806	442	17-2	7-3	1W
Iowa State	24-6	2449	1973	476	17-1	7-5	2L
Texas Tech	22-7	2379	2094	285	16-2	6-5	3W
Kansas	21-8	2207	1993	214	15-2	6-6	1L
UCF	20-8	2300	2177	123	14-4	6-4	1L
BYU	20-9	2464	2183	281	15-4	5-5	2L
TCU	19-10	2270	2084	186	14-5	5-5	3W
West Virginia	17-12	2026	1877	149	14-5	3-7	1W
Oklahoma State	17-12	2415	2372	43	14-4	3-8	1L
Cincinnati	16-13	2122	1957	165	14-4	2-9	1W
Colorado	16-13	2305	2283	22	15-5	1-8	1L
Arizona State	15-14	2259	2269	-10	11-6	4-8	1W
Baylor	15-14	2398	2234	164	11-8	4-6	1W
Kansas State	11-18	2305	2347	-42	10-8	1-10	3L
Utah	10-19	2160	2265	-105	9-8	1-11	3L

• 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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