Kansas State Wildcats vs West Virginia Mountaineers Picks, Prediction, Odds, and Line Movement for Tuesday January 27 2026
Use Code WWWC The Kansas State Wildcats, sitting at an even 10-10 on the season and struggling with a 1-6 record in Big 12 play, will hit the road and head to Morgantown, West Virginia for a tough game against the West Virginia Mountaineers. The Mountaineers, who stand at 13-7 overall and 4-3 in conference games, will be looking to defend their home court. Get involved in the action with our free college basketball picks.
Kansas State vs. West Virginia Game Information
- January 27, 2026
- 8:30pm EST
- WVU Coliseum
- FS1
West Virginia Form & Recent Results
West Virginia enters this matchup hoping to bounce back after a tough loss on the road, though recent performances have shown some positive signs. Despite falling to top-ranked Arizona by a score of 88-52 in Tucson over the weekend, the Mountaineers have still managed to win three of their last five games. In that tough game against Arizona, Chance Moore led West Virginia with 12 points and contributed 2 assists, while Amir Jenkins crashed the boards for a team-high 8 rebounds. The Mountaineers had some success at the free throw line, shooting 75%, but ultimately couldn’t keep up with the powerhouse Wildcats.
Looking more broadly at this season, Honor Huff has been the standout scorer for West Virginia, averaging 16.3 points per game and consistently leading the offensive charge. Treysen Eaglestaff has proven to be a reliable second option, putting up 10.6 points per contest. Harlan Obioha has controlled the glass, grabbing an average of 5.4 rebounds each game, and Jasper Floyd has kept the offense moving, leading the team with 3 assists per game. Over their last five games, the Mountaineers have averaged 66.8 points, but it’s at home where they've truly thrived. West Virginia holds a perfect 12-0 record on their own court, averaging an impressive 76.8 points per game at home. They'll look to keep that undefeated home record intact when Kansas State comes to town on Tuesday night.
Kansas State Form & Recent Results
Kansas State heads into this game hoping to bounce back, having lost their most recent game and dropping four of their last five overall. In their most recent matchup, a challenging 86-62 defeat at home against Kansas, the Wildcats saw P.J. Haggerty step up with an impressive 23 points and 4 assists. Dorin Buca did his part on the boards, grabbing 11 rebounds, but it wasn’t enough to overcome Kansas. During that game, Kansas State managed to hit 34% of their three-point shots and committed 8 turnovers, highlighting some of the offensive ups and downs they’ve experienced over the season.
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So far this season, the Wildcats have leaned heavily on P.J. Haggerty, who leads the team in scoring with an average of 23.4 points per game. Abdi Bashir Jr. has provided solid secondary scoring, averaging 13.2 points. Haggerty has also been a force on the glass, grabbing an average of 5.2 rebounds per game, and is the team’s primary playmaker, leading in assists with a 4.5 average. Defensively, Kansas State has seen some significant struggles, especially recently, they’ve allowed an average of 83.4 points in their last five games. Their road record has not helped, as they’ve won only once away from home this season and have given up an average of 86.8 points in those games. If the Wildcats are hoping to avoid yet another Big 12 Conference loss when they take on West Virginia in Morgantown, tightening up their defense will be absolutely crucial.
Key Stats
- Kansas State Wildcats this season: 47% field goal percentage, 36.3 rebounds, 18.7 assists, 3.7 blocks, 6.7 steals per game
- West Virginia Mountaineers this season: 45% field goal percentage, 35.3 rebounds, 13.4 assists, 2.7 blocks, 6.3 steals per game
Betting Odds & Market Overview:
- WVU -8.5; O/U 144.5
Kansas State vs. West Virginia Picks and Prediction
West Virginia will aim to capitalize on Kansas State’s recent struggles on defense when the two teams face off in Morgantown on Tuesday night. Kansas State is coming off a tough defeat at home against their in-state rivals, Kansas on Saturday, a loss that no doubt stings. Now, they’ll be eager to bounce back and put that disappointment behind them as they get ready for their next game in what’s been a challenging season for them thus far. Final Score Prediction, West Virginia Mountaineers win but fail to cover the spread, 73-68.
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