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Kansas St. Wildcats vs BYU Cougars Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: February 15, 2025 at 9:00 PM ET

Venue: Marriott Center — Provo, UT

Article updated Feb 15, 6:19 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Kansas State Wildcats will be facing off against the BYU Cougars in a highly anticipated basketball matchup. Kansas State recently upset #13 Arizona in their last game,

Game outlook

The Kansas State Wildcats will be facing off against the BYU Cougars in a highly anticipated basketball matchup. Kansas State recently upset #13 Arizona in their last game, while BYU secured a victory over West Virginia. The Wildcats hold a 5-4 advantage in the all-time series between the teams, with their most recent win coming in 2024. BYU is currently favored to win by 6 points according to the betting odds. Stay tuned for our Kansas State vs. BYU prediction for Saturday night.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Wildcats +200 | Cougars -250

Spread: Wildcats +6 (-110) | Cougars -6 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 146.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that BYU will win straight-up is 71%.

Kansas St. Wildcats

Kansas State extended their win streak to six games with a victory over #13 Arizona, bringing their overall record to 13-11 and tying them for sixth in the Big 12 with a 7-6 conference mark. Despite struggling from three-point range and being outrebounded, the Wildcats managed to come out on top. Dug McDaniel led the team with 24 points in the win. Kansas State averages 73.8 points per game and is ranked 196th in offense and 136th in defense. They shoot 45.7% from the field and 34.6% from beyond the arc. The team's leading scorer is David N'Guessan with 13.1 points and seven rebounds per game. Achor Achor was dismissed in December for conduct detrimental to the program.

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BYU Cougars Analysis

BYU claimed a crucial road victory against West Virginia, breaking a two-game losing streak and improving their overall record to 16-8. The Cougars are currently tied for sixth in the Big 12 with a 7-6 conference record. In the game against West Virginia, BYU overcame multiple deficits to emerge victorious with a final score of 73-69. Egor Demin led the team with 16 points in the win. The Cougars have been performing well on both offense and defense this season, ranking 49th in the nation for scoring offense and 98th for defense. BYU shoots 48% from the floor as a team, makes an average of 10.6 three-pointers per game, and has a below-average free throw percentage of 69.1%. The team's defensive stats include allowing an average field goal percentage of 42.88% and three-point percentage of 35.12%. Overall, BYU's performance this season demonstrates their ability to compete effectively at both ends of the court.

Kansas State Faces Tough Road Test Against BYU

Kansas State has recently secured an impressive six consecutive victories, notably defeating teams such as Iowa State, Kansas, and Arizona. Despite this successful streak, the team's overall season record remains just two games above .500, with a challenging 2-6 record on the road. While they have experienced success in certain away games, the upcoming matchup against BYU presents a different level of difficulty. BYU boasts an impressive 11-2 record at home, with a passionate fan base at the Marriott Center. Additionally, the high altitude in Provo can also impact opposing teams. Kansas State may struggle due to a lack of consistent scoring options in their lineup. As a result, BYU is favored to extend their own winning streak to two games with a victory at home in this upcoming contest.

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SportsJaw Wildcats vs Cougars archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Wildcats vs Cougars matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Kansas St. Wildcats+212 → +269Moved
  • Moneyline · BYU Cougars-262 → -330Moved
  • Spread · Kansas St. Wildcats+6 (-110) → +7.5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · BYU Cougars-6 (-110) → -7.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over146.5 (-110) → 146.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Under146.5 (-110) → 146.5 (-110)Unchanged

ATS and O/U trends

Kansas St. Wildcats
12-20 matchup record · 9-1-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
BYU Cougars
23-12 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 6-4-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-02-15T11:19:52.081Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-02-24BYU Cougars 74 · Kansas St. Wildcats 84
Final result

Matchup pick recap

BYU Cougars defeated Kansas St. Wildcats 80-65

BYU Cougars defeated Kansas St. Wildcats 80-65 on February 15, 2025, a 15-point decision in the series. BYU Cougars' strongest period was the 1st half, when it outscored its opponent 40-22. Against SportsJaw's recorded Kansas St. Wildcats +7.5 (-110) spread, BYU Cougars covered, while the 145 combined points finished under the recorded total of 146.5.

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