Kansas State vs. Creighton Preview, Picks and Prediction, Saturday, December 13, 2025
Use Code WWWC On Saturday, the Kansas State Wildcats will play the Creighton Bluejays in a non-conference clash at CHI Health Center Omaha, and we have you ready to go with our Kansas State vs. Creighton prediction, odds, and preview. Tip-off from Omaha, NE, is at 3:00 p.m. ET.
K-State and Creighton last played in 2018, a game the Wildcats won 69-59 as two-point 'dogs. If you want the Kansas State vs. Creighton prediction, read on to get our top NCAAB predictions and increase your bankroll!
Wildcats are eager to pick up another win
Kansas State (6-4 SU, 4-6 ATS, and 6-4 O/U) beat Mississippi Valley State 108-49 on Monday, snapping a four-game losing streak. The Wildcats have played some stiff competition (90th in strength of schedule), beating Cal and Mississippi State, and dropping games to Nebraska, Indiana, and Seton Hall. KSU dominated the Delta Devils from start to finish, shooting 58 percent overall and 53 percent from three-point distance. After losing their previous three games by double digits, it was a sigh of relief for K-State supporters.
Kansas State was picked 9th out of 16 teams in the Big 12's preseason media poll. The Cats are coached by Jerome Tang, who is in his fourth season in that role (66-45 record). The Wildcats average 86.7 points per game (100th) on 49.7 percent shooting (57th), including 40.2 percent from deep (12th). Defensively, they allow 77.2 points per game (210th) on 43.4 percent shooting (183rd), including 31.0 percent from beyond the arc (110th).
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K-State is led by junior guard P.J. Haggerty, who averages 24.0 points, 5.1 assists, and 4.7 rebounds per game. He has scored at least 23 points in seven games this season, including 37 against Mississippi State. He's hardly the only Wildcat who can put the ball in the hoop, though. Four other players are averaging double-digit points: sophomore guard David Castillo (12.9 PPG), senior guard Nate Johnson (12.4 PPG and 5.6 RPG), junior guard Abdi Bashir Jr. (12.3 PPG), and senior forward Khamari McGriff (10.1 PPG and 4.2 RPG). While all five starters are experienced college players, they all played elsewhere last season.
Kansas State Wildcats Injury Report:
- No injuries to report.
Creighton has underwhelmed so far this season
Creighton (5-4 SU, 3-6 ATS, and 2-7 O/U) lost 71-50 on the road to in-state rival Nebraska on Sunday, snapping a two-game winning streak. Like the Wildcats, the Bluejays have challenged themselves in non-conference play (47th nationally in strength of schedule), having already played Gonzaga, Baylor, Iowa State, and Oregon. Creighton scored just 19 first-half points against the Cornhuskers and ended the game shooting just 31 percent from the floor. They were inefficient from three-point range (8-for-33) and managed just 12 points in the paint.
The Bluejays were picked to finish third in the Big East this season. They are led by head coach Greg McDermott, who has compiled a 355-175 record with ten NCAA tourney appearances (five straight years) in 16 seasons in Omaha. Creighton scores 74.4 points per game (276th) on 44.7 percent shooting (217th), including 31.9 percent from three-point range (247th). Its opponents average 71.4 points (103rd) on 44.1 percent shooting (220th), including 32.5 percent from deep (175th).
Creighton's rotation features a mix of transfers and returnees. Junior forward Jasen Green (9.3 PPG and 4.1 RPG) is the longest tenured player on the roster. McDermott did an excellent job filling needs in the portal, adding Iowa transfer guard Josh Dix (11.7 PPG), Iowa transfer forward Owen Freeman (9.0 PPG and 5.3 RPG), Charlotte transfer guard Nik Graves (9.7 PPG and 3.6 APG), and Howard transfer guard Blake Harper (9.8PPG and 5.8 RPG).
Creighton Bluejays Injury Report:
- Sophomore F Jackson McAndrew (6.8 PPG and 4.5 RPG in four games) is out for the remainder of the season (foot).
Kansas State vs. Creighton Pick and Preview
Spread Pick for Kansas State vs. Creighton
- Wildcats +4 (5 Units)
K-State has plenty of offensive firepower. After "getting right" in a tune-up game, I expect the Wildcats to come out firing, attacking a Bluejays team coming off a 50-point showing. KSU shoots a high percentage from three-point range, but will make its killing around the rim (37th in near-proximity shooting percentage) against a Creighton defense that allows a lot of shots in the paint (351st in opponent near-proximity shot attempt rate). With an efficient inside-out game, Kansas State (ranked 14th in Haslametrics' Away from Home metric) will overwhelm the home team in the second half to pull away and cover the spread.
Over/Under Pick for Kansas State vs. Creighton
- Under 157 (4 Units)
Betting Trends: The under is 7-2 in Creighton's nine games this season. It's also 21-13 in K-State's last 34 games.
The Bluejays have been overwhelmed offensively against top competition, as their three-point shots haven't found the bottom of the net. That's a huge problem for a team that takes as many threes as they do (32nd-highest three-point attempt rate). The Wildcats are well-equipped to prevent those shots from falling, as their opponents are shooting just 31 percent from deep. While I expect both teams to score 30-plus points in the paint, the overall pace of the game could be herky-jerky, with K-State pushing it and Creighton slowing it down, making it difficult for either to get in a consistent offensive rhythm. At home, the Bluejays (291st in schedule-adjusted tempo) should be able to win that battle by the second half, resulting in a slower-tempo game.
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