The No. 6 Kansas State Wildcats (18-3, 6-2 Big 12) will attempt to sweep the season series with the No.8 Kansas Jayhawks (17-4, 5-3) Tuesday. Tip-off from Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence is at 8 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the 'Kansas State vs. Kansas odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.
The Jayhawks snapped a 3-game losing skid last time out with a 77-68 victory at Kentucky as 3-point underdogs Saturday. That losing streak started with an 83-82 overtime loss at the Wildcats on Jan. 17. Kansas will attempt to avenge that loss on its home court where it is 10-1 this season.
The Wildcats enter off a 64-50 victory over Florida Saturday as 4-point favorites. They suffered their 3rd loss of the season to Iowa State 80-76 last Tuesday but covered as 5.5-point underdogs. Kansas State was picked by many to finish last in the Big 12 but is exceeding expectations sitting 2nd in the conference and ranked No. 6 in the nation.