Kansas State Wildcats vs Arizona Wildcats NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/7

The Kansas State Wildcats will visit the Arizona Wildcats on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at the McKale Center in Tucson, Arizona. This game is a Big 12 conference matchup with Arizona ranked number one. The game will be televised on FS1 at 9:00 PM ET.

Arizona is favored with a spread of -18.5, while Kansas State is the underdog with a spread of +18.5. The money line shows Arizona at -6742 and Kansas State at +1414. The over/under for the game is set at 170.5.

Kansas State Wildcats vs Arizona Wildcats Game Day Info

  • Sport: College Basketball
  • Teams: Kansas State Wildcats vs Arizona Wildcats
  • Venue: McKale Center, Tucson AZ
  • Date: Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
  • Betting Odds: Arizona Spread -18.5 (-110), Kansas State Spread +18.5 (-110), Arizona MoneyLine -6742, Kansas State MoneyLine +1414, Over/Under 170.5 (-112)

Kansas State Wildcats Team Preview

The Kansas State Wildcats have been having a solid season so far. They have a record of 9-5, with a 2-2 record in away games. The team is part of the Big 12 Conference and has shown strength in both offensive and defensive plays.

The Wildcats score an average of 87.4 points per game, ranking 30th overall. They have a field goal percentage of 48.9 and make 10.3 three-pointers per game. P.J. Haggerty is a key player, averaging 23 points per game and playing a crucial role in their offense.

In recent games, the Wildcats have had mixed results. They lost to BYU by 10 points but had previous wins against Louisiana-Monroe and South Dakota. Their betting trends indicate a 64.3% success rate in straight-up games this season.

Arizona Wildcats Team Preview

The Arizona Wildcats are having a strong season. They are currently ranked #1 in the AP Poll and are part of the Big 12 Conference. With a perfect 14-0 record, the Wildcats have been undefeated both at home and away.

The Wildcats have been scoring well, averaging 90.8 points per game. Their field goal percentage stands at 52.1%, ranking them 11th in the nation. They have also been effective from the free-throw line, making 19.3 free throws per game.

Key players for Arizona include Brayden Burries and Koa Peat. Burries averages 14.2 points per game, while Peat adds 14.4 points and 5.4 rebounds per game. Jaden Bradley contributes with 13.7 points and 3.8 rebounds per game.

BTB Betting Pick

For the spread pick, Arizona is favored by 18.5 points. Kansas State scores 87.4 points per game, while Arizona scores 90.8 points per game. Arizona’s strong offense and solid defense make them likely to cover the spread. The pick is Arizona -18.5.

The over/under line is set at 170.5 points. Combining both teams’ scoring averages, the total reaches 178.2 points. Both teams have high-scoring offenses, suggesting the game could exceed the set line. The pick is over 170.5 points.