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West Virginia Mountaineers vs Kansas St. Wildcats Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: January 25, 2025 at 6:00 PM ET

Venue: Bramlage Coliseum — Manhattan, KS

Article updated Jan 25, 8:19 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

This content preview provides a glimpse into the upcoming Big 12 battle between West Virginia and Kansas State at Bramlage Coliseum. The Wildcats have had success against the

Game outlook

This content preview provides a glimpse into the upcoming Big 12 battle between West Virginia and Kansas State at Bramlage Coliseum. The Wildcats have had success against the Mountaineers in the past, but both teams have seen improvements this season. Kansas State opens as the betting favorite at -1.5, indicating a close matchup. Stay tuned for the outcome of this anticipated showdown.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Mountaineers -102 | Wildcats -118

Spread: Mountaineers +1.5 (-110) | Wildcats -1.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 134.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Kansas St. will win straight-up is 54%.

West Virginia Mountaineers

The West Virginia Mountaineers have had a strong campaign so far in the Big 12 conference with a 21-14 record. However, they enter their upcoming game on a 2-3 stretch, which is below their standard entering conference play. The team is looking to bounce back from a recent loss and improve their defensive performance, as they have allowed four of their past five opponents to score at least 65 points. Overall, the Mountaineers limit their opponents to 63.9 points per game and are effective at defending three-pointers and field goals. Offensively, they have struggled to score over 60 points in three of their last five games, and they will face a challenging matchup on the road. Despite their current record and rankings, injuries may impact their performance. Ultimately, the Mountaineers will need to step up their defensive and offensive game to secure a victory in their next game.

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Kansas St. Wildcats Analysis

The Kansas State Wildcats are struggling in the 2025 season, with a winless record in the Big 12 conference. Their most recent loss to Baylor marks their sixth straight defeat, highlighting their offensive struggles with a lack of scoring. On defense, they are also giving up a high average of points per game. However, despite their challenges, the team is aiming for a breakthrough win on Saturday. The Wildcats are ranked 96th in KenPom's ratings and 115th in NET rankings. Their offensive and defensive statistics show areas for improvement, but they remain hopeful for success in upcoming matchups.

West Virginia's Defense Poised to Dominate Against Struggling Kansas State Offense

West Virginia's defense has proven to be reliable, consistently performing well. Facing a Kansas State offense that has struggled to score, the Mountaineers are expected to dominate defensively, making it difficult for the Wildcats to put up points throughout the game. West Virginia simply needs to recover their offensive momentum against a defense that has shown vulnerabilities in allowing an average of 76.2 points over their last five games. With the Mountaineers' ability to shoot three-pointers, draw fouls, and secure offensive rebounds, they are poised to not only cover the spread but also secure a victory. By combining an offensive resurgence with their solid defense, West Virginia is well-positioned for success in this matchup.

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SportsJaw published this archived preview from its original game-day article. Its prediction and quoted lines are preserved as written.

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SportsJaw Mountaineers vs Wildcats archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Mountaineers vs Wildcats matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · West Virginia Mountaineers-102 → +130Moved
  • Moneyline · Kansas St. Wildcats-118 → -150Moved
  • Spread · West Virginia Mountaineers+1.5 (-110) → +2.5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Kansas St. Wildcats-1.5 (-110) → -2.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over134.5 (-110) → 131 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under134.5 (-110) → 131 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

West Virginia Mountaineers
21-14 matchup record · 7-3-0 ATS · 2-8-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Kansas St. Wildcats
12-20 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-01-25T13:19:31.264Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

The West Virginia Mountaineers have had a strong campaign so far in the Big 12 conference with a 21-14 record. However, they enter their upcoming game on a 2-3 stretch, which is below their standard entering conference play. The team is looking to bounce back from a recent loss and improve their defensive performance, as they have allowed four of their past five opponents to score at least 65 points. Overall, the Mountaineers limit their opponents to 63.9 points per game and are effective at defending three-pointers and field goals. Offensively, they have struggled to score over 60 points in three of their last five games, and they will face a challenging matchup on the road. Despite their current record and rankings, injuries may impact their performance. Ultimately, the Mountaineers will need to step up their defensive and offensive game to secure a victory in their next game.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-02-26West Virginia Mountaineers 90 · Kansas St. Wildcats 94
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Kansas St. Wildcats defeated West Virginia Mountaineers 73-60

Kansas St. Wildcats defeated West Virginia Mountaineers 73-60 on January 25, 2025, a 13-point decision in the series. Kansas St. Wildcats' strongest period was the 1st half, when it outscored its opponent 42-18. Against SportsJaw's recorded West Virginia Mountaineers +2.5 (-110) spread, Kansas St. Wildcats covered, while the 133 combined points finished over the recorded total of 131.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • CoverdalrSpread · West Virginia Mountaineers +1.5 (-110)Loss