Kansas State Wildcats vs Arizona Wildcats Picks and Predictions for Wednesday, January 7, 2026
The Kansas State Wildcats will be on the road Wednesday night, with a game inside the McKale Memorial Center at 9:00 PM against the Arizona Wildcats, and we have you ready to roll with our Kansas State vs. Arizona prediction. Kansas State has nine wins and five losses on the year coming into Wednesday. Arizona is the number one-ranked team in the nation, undefeated through 14 games played, heading into this matchup. The Wildcats come into Wednesday having won four of the last five, following a 10-point home loss to BYU to start 2026. The Arizona Wildcats picked up their 14th win of the season last time out with a 19-point road victory against Utah. Read more about this Kansas State vs Arizona prediction! Struggling with handicapping? Try our NCAAB Predictions!
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Kansas State is on the hunt for its first conference win
The Kansas State Wildcats have had a ton of trouble thus far this season, with nine wins in 14 games, following a 10-point loss in their last outing. Offensively, Kansas State has scored the ball well this season, averaging 87.4 points on 49% shooting from the floor. Defensively, Kansas State has held its own, allowing 78 points per game this season through 14 games played. Defensively Kansas State was outmatched in their last outing giving up 83 points as BYU shot 44% from the floor knocked down 9 triples in the game period the Wildcats lost the rebounding battle by double digits and turned the ball over 12 times in the loss period offensively Kansas State scored 73 points on 42% shooting from the floor but the Wildcats shot only 14% from beyond the arc. PJ Haggerty led the Kansas offense against BYU with 24 points on 16 shots.
PJ Haggerty leads the Kansas offense this season, averaging 23 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 4.6 assists. David Castillo is second on the roster, averaging 13.3 points per game, while Abdi Bashir Jr. is third on the team with 13.1 points per game. Nate Johnson averages 11.5 points, and Kamari McGriff is the 5th Kansas State player in double digits, averaging 10.2 points in just over 20 minutes per game.
Key Injury Report for Kansas State:
- Elias Rapieque (Questionable) - Undisclosed
Arizona tries to stay perfect
The Arizona Wildcats are the number one team in the country, coming into Wednesday undefeated through 14 games. The Arizona offense has been the team's biggest strength this season, averaging 90.8 points per game overall, and the Wildcats have averaged 93.4 points per game during their last five victories. Defensively, Arizona has been just as dominant, holding opponents to 67.1 points per game this year. The Arizona defense controlled the Wildcats’ last game, holding Utah to just 78 points after scoring 39 in each half. Utah shot 44% from the floor but just 29% from beyond the arc. Arizona won the rebounding battle by 13 and forced 12 turnovers in the game. The Arizona offense dominated, pouring in 97 points after 58 in the first half on 54% shooting from the floor, and Arizona knocked down seven triples in the game. Tobe Awaka anchored the Arizona offense, leading the team with 18 points and 12 rebounds against Utah. Brayden Burries and Koa Peat both chipped in heavily for the Arizona offense against Utah pouring in 17 points each. Jaden Bradley tied for the team lead with 18 points on 11 shots in 32 minutes of action.
Freshman phenom Koa Peat leads the Arizona offense this season, averaging 14.4 points per game. Another freshman, Brayden Burries, is second on the roster, averaging 14.2 points per game. Jaden Bradley is third on the team, averaging 13.7 points and leads Arizona, dishing out 4.6 assists. Motiejus Krivas is third on the team this season, averaging 10.3 points per game. Big man Tobe Awaka averages a fifth-best 10.1 points to go along with the team's leading 10.3 rebounds per game.
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Key Injury Report for Arizona:
- None
Kansas State vs Arizona Pick
Kansas State vs Arizona Spread Pick
- Arizona Wildcats ATS (3 Units)
The Arizona Wildcats are the number one team in the country and will continue to roll on Wednesday. Look for Arizona to remain undefeated as they control this game on both sides of the ball against a good Kansas State team. Take the Wildcats to continue to dominate opponents, leading to the win and cover with ease, Wednesday night at home against Kansas State, resulting in their 15th win of the season and 2nd in the BIG 12.
Kansas State vs Arizona Over/Under Pick
- Over (3 Units)
Arizona has a potent offense and scores a ton of points in each game. Kansas State scores the ball well, coming into this matchup, and will continue that trend on Wednesday. Look for both teams to trade baskets throughout Wednesday night, leading to a ton of points on the scoreboard. Take the over on Wednesday night in Big 12 action when the Kansas State Wildcats visit the Arizona Wildcats in Tucson.
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