The No. 2 Kansas Jayhawks (16-1, 5-0 Big-12) meet the No. 15 Kansas State Wildcats (15-2, 4-1) in a Sunflower State showdown Tuesday. Tip from Bramlage Coliseum in Manhattan is at 7 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Kansas vs. Kansas State odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.
Kansas has not been overly dominant on the season despite being ranked No. 2, as evidenced by its 7-10 record against the spread this season. The Jayhawks failed to cover as 7.5-point favorites in a 62-60 victory over Iowa State Saturday. F'Jalen Wilson had 16 points and 11 rebounds in the win. A victory over 2nd place Kansas State would help Kansas in its quest to capture a 17th Big 12 regular season title under coach Bill Self.
The Wildcats, who were picked to finish last in the Big 12 by CBS Sports entering the season, are currently the surprise team of the conference. With 78.2 points per game, Kansas State will look to outscore the Jayhawks who average 76.9 points.