The Kansas State Wildcats (7-9, 1-4 Big 12) will try to stop a four-game road slide when they take on the Kansas Jayhawks (12-4, 3-2 Big 12) on January 18, 2025 at Allen Fieldhouse.
Kansas dropped its previous game to Iowa State, 74-57, on Wednesday. Zeke Mayo led the way with 17 points, and also had one boards and zero assists. In its most recent game, Kansas State lost to Texas Tech on Tuesday, 61-57. Brendan Hausen scored a team-high 13 points (and added two assists and three boards).
When is Kansas vs. Kansas State and when does it start?
This matchup between the Jayhawks and Wildcats will take place on Saturday, January 18, 2025. Be ready to see the opening tip at 1:00 PM ET.
Where to Watch Kansas vs. Kansas State
The Jayhawks and Wildcats will take to the court at Allen Fieldhouse for this matchup on January 18, and if you would like to see the event live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on CBS (>Watch on Fubo).
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Kansas Jayhawks vs. Kansas State Wildcats Game Preview
Kansas Stats, Odds & Insights
Kansas’ +211 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 13.2 points per game) is a result of scoring 76.0 points per game (159th in college basketball) while allowing 62.8 per outing (15th in college basketball).
The 76.0 points the Jayhawks average are only 4.9 more than the Wildcats concede.
Kansas hits 6.8 three-pointers per game (269th in college basketball) at a 33.0% rate (228th in college basketball), compared to the 6.9 its opponents make while shooting 29.5% from deep.
The Jayhawks put up 80.4 points per game in home games, compared to 68.0 points per game in away games, a difference of 12.4 points per contest.
Kansas has seen a decrease in scoring recently, putting up 72.3 points per game in its last 10 contests, 3.7 points fewer than the 76.0 it has scored this year.
Kansas State Stats, Odds & Insights
Kansas State puts up 73.2 points per game (229th in college basketball) while giving up 71.1 per outing (177th in college basketball). It has a +33 scoring differential and outscores opponents by 2.1 points per game.
The Wildcats average 73.2 points, 10.4 more than the Jayhawks concede.
Kansas State makes 1.7 more threes per contest than the opposition, 8.6 (106th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 6.9.
In 2024-25 the Wildcats are scoring 10.1 more points per game at home (76.1) than on the road (66.0).
In its previous 10 games, Kansas State is tallying 71.8 points per contest, compared to its season average of 73.2.
Jayhawks Key Players to Watch
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Hunter Dickinson | 16 | 15.2 | 10.4 | 2.3 | 1.4 | 1.6 | 0.4 |
Zeke Mayo | 16 | 14.4 | 4.1 | 3.0 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 2.2 |
Dajuan Harris | 16 | 9.8 | 2.6 | 5.4 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 0.9 |
KJ Adams | 16 | 8.2 | 4.6 | 2.3 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 0.0 |
Rylan Griffen | 15 | 6.9 | 2.6 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 1.3 |
Wildcats Key Players to Watch
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
David N’Guessan | 16 | 12.6 | 7.4 | 1.8 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.3 |
Brendan Hausen | 16 | 12.3 | 2.3 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 3.1 |
Coleman Hawkins | 16 | 10.6 | 6.9 | 3.9 | 2.2 | 1.3 | 1.3 |
Dug McDaniel | 15 | 9.3 | 2.6 | 4.1 | 1.7 | 0.0 | 0.7 |
Max Jones | 16 | 9.0 | 3.8 | 2.3 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 1.4 |
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