Kansas State vs Wichita State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 21

Wichita State guard Justin Hill (11) brings the ball up the court against Florida during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Nov. 29, 2024, in Kissimmee, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
  • Kansas State is a -1.5 point favorite vs Wichita State
  • Total (Over/Under): 152.5 points
  • Kansas State / Wichita State TV channel: ESPN+

The Kansas State Wildcats visit Charles Koch Arena to take on the Wichita State Shockers on Dec. 21. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Wichita, KS.

Kansas State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-115).

The Kansas State vs. Wichita State Over/Under is 152.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Kansas State-1.5 -115O 152.5 -110-135
Wichita State +1.5 -105U 152.5 -110+110

Kansas State vs Wichita State Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Kansas State will win this college basketball game with 79.3% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Kansas State vs Wichita State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Kansas State will cover the spread with 57.2% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Kansas State has hit the Game Total Over in 8 of their last 13 away games (+2.50 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Kansas State has hit the Team Total Over in 8 of their last 13 away games (+2.10 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Wichita State has hit the Game Total Under in 21 of their last 34 games (+6.70 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Wichita State has hit the Team Total Under in 21 of their last 34 games (+6.05 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Wichita State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 20 of their last 34 games (+2.23 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Wichita State have covered the 1H Spread in 17 of their last 34 games (+0.95 Units / 2% ROI)

Kansas State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Kansas State has a 3-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.7 Units / -42.73% ROI).

  • 5-4 when betting on the Moneyline for -3 Units / -1.39% ROI
  • 6-4 when betting the Over for +1.6 Units / 14.55% ROI
  • 4-6 when betting the Under for -2.6 Units / -23.64% ROI

Wichita State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Wichita State has a 3-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.6 Units / -29.75% ROI).

  • 7-4 when betting on the Moneyline for -8.55 Units / -6.52% ROI
  • 4-7 when betting the Over for -3.7 Units / -30.58% ROI
  • 7-4 when betting the Under for +2.6 Units / 21.49% ROI

Kansas State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Kansas St. averaged 2.2 turnovers per game (42 turnovers/19 games) in transition last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 3.3

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

Kansas St. made 129 three-pointers in half court possessions last season in conference play — most among Big 12 Teams

Wichita State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Wichita State averaged 26% free throw attempts for every field goal attempt (531 free throw attempts/2,026 field goal attempts) last season — lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 35%

Wichita State averaged 26% free throw attempts for every field goal attempt (531 free throw attempts/2,026 field goal attempts) last season — tied for 12th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Wichita State averaged 1.19 points per shot (2,409 points/2,026 shots) last season — tied for 21st lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Wichita State has a 29% free throw rate (791 free throw attempts/2,688 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 36%

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. allowed 55.0 points per game (1,155 points/21 games) in half court possessions last season in conference play — highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 50.5

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 St. allowed 1.3 made three-pointers per game in transition last season in conference play — highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.0

Wichita State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Wichita State has allowed an average of 1.17 points per shot (3,227 points/2,766 shots) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 1.22

Wichita State averaged 27.6 defensive rebounds per game (911 rebounds/33 games) last season — tied for 22nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Wichita State has averaged 27.9 defensive rebounds per game (1,228 rebounds/44 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 15th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.6

Wichita State has averaged 6.5 steals per game (286 steals/44 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd lowest among AAC Teams; League Avg: 7.1


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