Utah Utes vs Kansas State Wildcats – NCAA Basketball Preview – February 17, 2025
Utah hosts Kansas State in a Big 12 matchup at the Jon M. Huntsman Center. Tip-off is set for 9:00 PM ET. Utah enters at 14-11, while Kansas State is 13-12. Both teams are looking to gain momentum as the regular season winds down.
Kansas State is coming off a tough 80-65 loss to BYU, ending their six-game win streak. Utah, on the other hand, upset No. 17 Kansas with a 74-67 win. Both teams need a strong performance to improve their conference standing.
Utah Preview – Can the Home Success Continue?
Utah has been solid at home, posting a 13-3 record. They rely on Gabe Madsen, who had 24 points and five three-pointers against Kansas. His shooting will be key in this game.
Utah averages 73.4 points per game while allowing 70.6. They hit 34.4% from three and make 8.3 threes per game. Defense has been an issue at times, but they held Kansas to 67 points in their last game.
The Utes have covered the spread in 16 of their last 22 home games. They have also won 19 of their last 22 at home. Their ability to control the pace and hit threes will be crucial against Kansas State.
Kansas State Preview – Can They Bounce Back?
Kansas State had won six straight before falling to BYU. Dug McDaniel led with 22 points in that game. He has been the go-to player offensively.
Kansas State is averaging 73.4 points per game while allowing 70.6. They shoot 45.5% from the field and 34.4% from three. They will need to improve defensively after allowing BYU to score 80 points.
The Wildcats are 2-7 on the road this season. They have hit the under in eight of their last 15 road games. A strong start will be needed after falling behind big against BYU.
Betting Prediction
Utah is favored by 1.5 points at home. They have been strong at home, while Kansas State has struggled on the road. Utah’s shooting and home record give them an edge.
Kansas State has been inconsistent on offense. If Utah can slow down McDaniel, they should cover the spread. The total is set at 145.5, and Utah’s defense at home could lead to an under.
Pick: Utah Utes -1.5 over Kansas State Wildcats
We expect this to be a great College Basketball game. This is another game where the road team has a tough time in a new environment. The Utah Utes are riding momentum after a big upset win over the Kansas Jayhawks. A clean sweep of the Kansas schools would be massive for the Utes. The final bet for this game is the Utah Utes by more than a bucket over the Kansas State Wildcats. Good luck and enjoy this big College Basketball game on Monday!
