Houston vs. Kansas State: How to Watch, Channel, Prediction, Odds - Jan 11

Updated Jan. 11, 2025 1:28 a.m. ET

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The No. 12 Houston Cougars (11-3, 3-0 Big 12) will attempt to extend a seven-game winning streak when they visit the Kansas State Wildcats (7-7, 1-2 Big 12) on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at Bramlage Coliseum. The contest airs at 6:00 PM ET on ESPN+.

The Cougars are a double-digit favorite against the Wildcats when the Cougars and the Wildcats square off. The Cougars are favored by 11.5 points. The matchup features an over/under of 130.

Keep reading to get all you need to know ahead of betting on the Houston-Kansas State matchup.

Houston vs. Kansas State How to Watch & Odds

When: Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 6:00 PM ET
Where: Bramlage Coliseum in Manhattan, Kansas
How to watch on TV: ESPN+
Live boxscore on FOX Sports

Cougars vs Wildcats Betting Information
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline
Cougars	-11.5	-105	-115	130	-108	-112	-1205	+750

Houston vs. Kansas State Prediction

Pick ATS: Houston (-11.5)
Pick OU: Over (130)
Prediction: Houston 76, Kansas State 62

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Houston vs. Kansas State Betting Insights

Betting Line Implied Predictions

Per the spread and over/under, the implied score for the game is Cougars 71, Wildcats 59.
The Cougars have a 92.3% chance to collect the win in this matchup per the moneyline's implied probability.
The Wildcats have an 11.8% implied probability to win.

Key Spread Facts

Houston has won eight games against the spread this season, while failing to cover six times.
Kansas State has covered five times in 14 matchups with a spread this season.
Houston is 7-4 ATS this season when playing as at least 11.5-point favorites.

Key Total Facts

Cougars games have finished with more than 130 points eight times so far this year.
Wildcats games have gone over 130 points on 13 occasions this season.
The total for this matchup is 130 points, 21.9 fewer than the combined scoring average of the two teams.

Key Moneyline Facts

Houston has won 75% of its games this season when favored on the moneyline (9-3).
This season, Kansas State has won one out of the four games in which it has been the underdog.
Houston has won all seven games it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -1205 or shorter.
Kansas State has not entered a game this season with longer moneyline odds than +750.

Kansas State Wildcats

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Houston vs. Kansas State: Recent Results

Cougars vs Wildcats Recent Games
Date	Favorite	Spread	Total	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Result
1/27/2024	Cougars	-15	130	-1450	+850	74-52 HOU

Houston vs. Kansas State: 2024-25 Stats Comparison

	Houston	Kansas State
Points Scored Per Game (Rank)	76.4 (148)	75.5 (174)
Points Allowed (Rank)	54 (1)	70.7 (164)
Rebounds (Rank)	11.1 (54)	10.1 (108)
3pt Made (Rank)	9.1 (76)	8.4 (121)
Assists (Rank)	13.6 (204)	16.6 (50)
Turnovers (Rank)	9.3 (16)	12.1 (242)

Houston 2024-25 Key Players

Cougars Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
LJ Cryer	14	14.3	1.5	1.9	1.2	0.1	2.9
Emanuel Sharp	14	14	2.9	1.3	1.3	0	2.7
Terrance Arceneaux	14	9.1	3.4	0.9	1.4	0	0.9
Milos Uzan	14	8.9	3.2	5.1	1.2	0.1	1.3
J'wan Roberts	13	8.8	6.8	1.2	1	1	0

Kansas State 2024-25 Key Players

Wildcats Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
David N'Guessan	14	13.2	7.9	1.9	0.9	0.9	0.3
Brendan Hausen	14	12	2.3	1.2	0.6	0.2	3
Coleman Hawkins	14	10.7	7.1	3.9	2.4	1.4	1.2
Dug McDaniel	13	10.1	2.8	4.2	1.9	0	0.8
Max Jones	14	8.6	3.7	2.1	0.6	0.5	1.3