UCF vs Kansas State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 14

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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  • Kansas State is a -2.5 point favorite vs UCF
  • Total (Over/Under): 170.5 points
  • UCF / Kansas State TV channel: PEAC

The UCF Knights visit Bramlage Coliseum to take on the Kansas State Wildcats on Jan. 14. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Manhattan, KS.

Kansas State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-102).

The UCF vs. Kansas State Over/Under is 170.5 total points.

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

UCF vs Kansas State Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Kansas State will win this college basketball game with 61.8% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

UCF vs Kansas State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Kansas State will cover the spread with 55.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • UCF has hit the Moneyline in 22 of their last 37 games (+12.90 Units / 3% ROI)
  • UCF has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 25 of their last 37 games (+11.15 Units / 26% ROI)
  • UCF has hit the Team Total Over in 11 of their last 14 away games (+7.50 Units / 46% ROI)
  • UCF has hit the Game Total Over in 10 of their last 14 away games (+5.60 Units / 36% ROI)
  • UCF has hit the 1H Moneyline in 19 of their last 37 games (+2.75 Units / 2% 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 has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 12 of their last 20 games at home (+2.85 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Kansas State have covered the 1H Spread in 19 of their last 33 games (+2.70 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Kansas State has hit the Game Total Under in 19 of their last 34 games (+2.50 Units / 7% ROI)

UCF Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

UCF has a 7-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.7 Units / -4.23% ROI).

  • 13-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +14.8 Units / 3.95% ROI
  • 6-9 when betting the Over for -3.9 Units / -23.64% ROI
  • 9-6 when betting the Under for +2.4 Units / 14.55% ROI

Kansas State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Kansas State has a 6-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (-5 Units / -28.41% ROI).

  • 8-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -6.15 Units / -0.73% ROI
  • 10-6 when betting the Over for +3.4 Units / 19.32% ROI
  • 6-10 when betting the Under for -5 Units / -28.41% ROI

UCF 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 State averaged 14.8 turnovers per game (489 turnovers/33 games) last season — highest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 11.3

Kansas State Offensive Stats & Trends:

UCF has allowed opponents to shoot 28% from three (49/177) in the second half this season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 32%

UCF allowed 66.4 points per game (2,124 points/32 games) last season — tied for 32nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.0

UCF averaged 25.0 defensive rebounds per game (800 rebounds/32 games) last season — 5th best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 25.7

UCF has allowed 83.3 points per game (2,749 points/33 games) since the start of the 2024-25 season — 2nd highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 78.0

UCF 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 State averaged 14.8 turnovers per game (489 turnovers/33 games) last season — highest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 11.3

Kansas State Defensive Stats & Trends:

UCF has allowed opponents to shoot 28% from three (49/177) in the second half this season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 32%

UCF allowed 66.4 points per game (2,124 points/32 games) last season — tied for 32nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.0

UCF averaged 25.0 defensive rebounds per game (800 rebounds/32 games) last season — 5th best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 25.7

UCF has allowed 83.3 points per game (2,749 points/33 games) since the start of the 2024-25 season — 2nd highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 78.0


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