BYU vs Kansas State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 3

Kansas State head coach Jerome Tang watches during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Kansas State Tuesday, March 5, 2024, in Lawrence, Kan. Kansas won 90-68. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
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  • BYU is a -7.5 point favorite vs Kansas State
  • Total (Over/Under): 173.5 points
  • BYU / Kansas State TV channel: CBS

The BYU Cougars visit Bramlage Coliseum to take on the Kansas State Wildcats on Jan. 3. Tip off is scheduled for 1:30pm EST in Manhattan, KS.

BYU is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -7.5 (-110).

The BYU vs. Kansas State Over/Under is 173.5 total points.

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BYU vs. Kansas State Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
BYU-7.5 -110O 173.5 -105-325
Kansas State +7.5 -110U 173.5 -115260

BYU vs Kansas State Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts BYU will win this college basketball game with 64.5% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

BYU vs Kansas State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts BYU will cover the spread with 54.8% confidence for today’s game.


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  • BYU has hit the Moneyline in 27 of their last 36 games (+21.00 Units / 2% ROI)
  • BYU has hit the Team Total Over in 24 of their last 37 games (+8.63 Units / 20% ROI)
  • BYU has hit the Game Total Over in 22 of their last 37 games (+5.55 Units / 14% ROI)
  • BYU have covered the Spread in 22 of their last 37 games (+5.50 Units / 14% ROI)
  • BYU has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 10 of their last 16 away games (+3.05 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Kansas State has hit the Game Total Under in 20 of their last 34 games (+4.60 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Kansas State has hit the Team Total Under in 20 of their last 34 games (+4.08 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Kansas State has hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 33 games (+3.15 Units / 0% ROI)
  • Kansas State have covered the 1H Spread in 12 of their last 20 games at home (+2.60 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Kansas State have covered the Spread in 19 of their last 34 games (+2.45 Units / 7% ROI)

BYU Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

BYU has a 7-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.4 Units / 2.8% ROI).

  • 11-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +10 Units / 0.76% ROI
  • 6-7 when betting the Over for -1.7 Units / -11.89% ROI
  • 7-6 when betting the Under for +0.4 Units / 2.8% ROI

Kansas State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Kansas State has a 6-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.7 Units / -11.89% ROI).

  • 8-4 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.15 Units / -0.38% ROI
  • 8-5 when betting the Over for +2.5 Units / 17.48% ROI
  • 5-8 when betting the Under for -3.8 Units / -26.57% ROI

BYU Offensive Stats & Trends:

Kansas St. attempted 363 threes in half court possessions last season in conference play — most among Big 12 Teams

Kansas St. made 109 three-pointers in possessions with two passes or less last season in conference play — most among Big 12 Teams

Kansas St. attempted 301 threes in possessions with two passes or less last season in conference play — most among Big 12 Teams

Kansas St. made 46 three-pointers on right wing attemps last season in conference play — most among Big 12 Teams

Kansas State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Kansas St. allowed 31.6 points per game (664 points/21 games) in possessions with two to five passes last season in conference play — highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 28.4

Kansas St. forced 1.1 turnovers per game (23 turnovers/21 games) in possessions with at least six passes last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 0.7

Kansas State allowed opponents to shoot 30% from three (176/577) last season — 3rd best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 35%

Kansas St. allowed opponents to shoot 42% from three in catch and shoot opportunities (43/102) on possessions with a ball reversal last season in conference play — highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 35%

BYU Defensive Stats & Trends:

Kansas St. attempted 363 threes in half court possessions last season in conference play — most among Big 12 Teams

Kansas St. made 109 three-pointers in possessions with two passes or less last season in conference play — most among Big 12 Teams

Kansas St. attempted 301 threes in possessions with two passes or less last season in conference play — most among Big 12 Teams

Kansas St. made 46 three-pointers on right wing attemps last season in conference play — most among Big 12 Teams

Kansas State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Kansas St. allowed 31.6 points per game (664 points/21 games) in possessions with two to five passes last season in conference play — highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 28.4

Kansas St. forced 1.1 turnovers per game (23 turnovers/21 games) in possessions with at least six passes last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 0.7

Kansas State allowed opponents to shoot 30% from three (176/577) last season — 3rd best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 35%

Kansas St. allowed opponents to shoot 42% from three in catch and shoot opportunities (43/102) on possessions with a ball reversal last season in conference play — highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 35%


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