On Wednesday, January 7, 2026, the Kansas State Wildcats will take on the #1 Arizona Wildcats at the McKale Center in Tucson, AZ. This Big 12 conference game is set to start at 9:00 PM ET and will be broadcast on FS1. Kansas State comes in as the underdog with a spread of +18.5, while Arizona is favored with a spread of -18.5.

Kansas State vs. Arizona Betting Prediction

• Spread Prediction: Kansas State +18.5. Kansas State has a decent record as an underdog against the spread, going 3-2. Arizona’s recent ATS record is 1-2 in their last three games, making Kansas State a good pick with the points.
• Over/Under Prediction: Under 169.5. Both teams have strong offensive stats, but the total is quite high. Kansas State has hit the under in 6 of their last 10 games, making the under a safer choice.

Team Trends

• The game will take place at the McKale Center in Tucson, AZ.
• Arizona Wildcats are favorites with a spread of -18.5.
• Kansas State Wildcats have a moneyline of +1242.
• Arizona Wildcats are undefeated this season with a 14-0 record.
• Kansas State Wildcats have a straight-up record of 9-5.

Kansas State vs Arizona Preview

On Wednesday, January 7, 2026, the Kansas State Wildcats will travel to Tucson to play the top-ranked Arizona Wildcats. The game will take place at the McKale Center and is part of the Big 12 conference schedule. Kansas State enters with a 9-5 record, while Arizona remains undefeated with a 14-0 record.

Kansas State recently lost to BYU, 83-73, but they have shown strong performances in earlier games. Arizona, on the other hand, continues to dominate, having won against Utah, 97-78, in their last game. With Arizona favored by 18.5 points, fans can watch the game on FS1 at 9:00 PM ET.

Arizona Wildcats: A Dominant Force

The Arizona Wildcats are having a perfect season so far. They hold a 14-0 record, with nine wins at home and five on the road. Their strong performance keeps them at the top of the Big 12 conference. Arizona’s offense is impressive, scoring an average of 90.8 points per game. They have a high field goal percentage of 52.1%. The team also excels in rebounding, grabbing 43.6 boards per game. Key players like Koa Peat and Brayden Burries lead the team in scoring. Peat averages 14.4 points per game, while Burries follows closely with 14.2. Their contributions are vital to the Wildcats’ success this season.

Kansas State Wildcats: Aiming for a Big Win

Kansas State holds a 9-5 record this season. They have been strong at home with seven wins and three losses. On the road, they are even with two wins and two losses. The team scores an average of 87.4 points per game. P.J. Haggerty is a key player, averaging 23 points per game. Nate Johnson and Abdi Bashir Jr. also contribute with 11.5 and 13.1 points per game, respectively. Kansas State’s defense allows 83 points per game. They average 7.3 steals and 4.1 blocks per game. The team aims to improve their defensive stats against Arizona.

Final Betting Pick

Kansas State’s spread of +18.5 seems favorable given their recent performance as underdogs. They have covered the spread in 3 out of their last 5 games. Arizona, while strong, has struggled against the spread recently, going 1-2 in their last three games. This makes Kansas State a solid choice with the points.

The over/under set at 169.5 is high, considering Kansas State’s tendency to hit the under. They have gone under in 6 of their last 10 games. Both teams have strong offenses, but Kansas State’s past under results suggest the under is a safer bet.

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