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Arizona Wildcats vs Kansas State Wildcats Picks and Predictions – January 7th 2026
Two aggressive, high-effort programs clash Tuesday night as the Arizona Wildcats head to Manhattan, Kansas to face the Kansas State Wildcats at Bramlage Coliseum. Tipoff is scheduled for 9:00 PM ET on January 7, 2026. Arizona comes in at 13–2, rolling offensively behind one of the fastest paces in the country. Kansas State sits at 10–4 and has relied on defense and toughness, especially at home, where they’ve beaten multiple ranked opponents this season.
This is a tempo and shot quality war. Arizona wants chaos — possessions, threes, rim runs. Kansas State thrives when things slow down and turn physical. With both teams deep into their rotations, expect adjustments and a wild swing or two before this one’s over.
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Arizona Wildcats vs Kansas State Wildcats Odds
Below are the current betting lines. Stay updated with the latest college basketball odds throughout the day.
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Wildcats | -190 | -4.5 (-110) | O 149.5 (-110) |
| Kansas State Wildcats | +165 | +4.5 (-110) | U 149.5 (-110) |
Arizona Wildcats Betting Form
Arizona continues to flex elite offensive depth. They push tempo relentlessly, currently ranking top-5 in pace and adjusted offensive efficiency. Caleb Love leads the backcourt in scoring, but it’s the balance and floor spacing that make them lethal. Arizona averages over 85 points per game and gets contributions from a rotation that goes 9–10 deep without much drop-off.
Defensively, they’re good — not great. Arizona will force turnovers in bunches and rebound well, but they’ve had lapses in transition defense. That hasn’t cost them much in Tucson, but on the road, it’s a concern, especially when they get sped up and start forcing tough shots early in the clock.
Dive deeper into the Arizona stats and results. Injury situations should always be monitored — check the Arizona injury report for final availability.
Kansas State Wildcats Betting Form
Kansas State continues to be one of the toughest outs in the Big 12, especially at home. They play with physicality, crash the glass, and defend like their lives depend on it. The offense hasn’t been as consistent — they don’t shoot it well from deep — but their energy on the defensive end keeps them in every game. Arthur Kaluma and Cam Carter give them scoring options, but it’s usually a collective grind.
The biggest edge? Home court. Bramlage is one of the most underrated venues in the country, and the Wildcats have covered in 10 of their last 12 at home. They muck games up and can turn a fast-paced team like Arizona into a halfcourt mess — exactly what they want.
Check the Kansas State schedule and stats and confirm health status via the Kansas State injury report.
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Arizona Wildcats vs Kansas State Wildcats Matchup Breakdown
This comes down to who dictates the style of play. If Arizona runs, they win. If Kansas State slows it down and turns it into a physical scrap, they have a real shot.
- Tempo: Arizona is one of the fastest teams in the country. Kansas State will look to drag possessions out and limit transition.
- Shot profile: Arizona attacks the rim and shoots a ton of threes. Kansas State forces midrange jumpers and contests well.
- Rebounding: Arizona is elite on the glass, but Kansas State is gritty and wins 50/50 balls at home.
- Turnovers: Both teams are aggressive defensively. The team that handles pressure better in the final five minutes likely wins.
Arizona has the offensive firepower, but Kansas State’s defense and home crowd can flip momentum quickly. Don’t be surprised if this one swings late.
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Arizona Wildcats vs Kansas State Wildcats Predictions and Best Bets
Arizona is the better team overall, but Kansas State’s home defense has proven it can slow down elite offenses. The line at -4.5 gives enough wiggle room to back the dog — especially if Kansas State can force a slower pace. This feels like a grind-it-out, one-possession game in the final minute.
As for the total, the number sits high at 149.5. Arizona games tend to go Over, but on the road in a hostile setting, I’m leaning Under. Kansas State will do everything they can to take the air out of the ball and make it a physical battle in the halfcourt.
Best Bet: Kansas State +4.5 (-110).
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