The Kansas State Wildcats (13-12, 7-7 Big 12) are set to face the Utah Utes (14-11, 6-8 Big 12) on Monday, February 17, 2025, at 9:00 PM ET at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City. The game will be broadcast on ESPN2. With the Utes laying a bucket and the total sitting at 146, what’s the smart bet in tonight’s Kansas State vs. Utah matchup?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
Kansas State Wildcats (+2) at Utah Utes (-2); o/u 146
9:00 p.m. ET, Monday, February 17, 2025
Jon M. Huntsman Center, Salt Lake City, UT
TV: ESPN2
Kansas State vs. Utah Public Betting: Bettors Leaning with Wildcats
Our CBB Public Betting Information page indicates that 57% of public bettors are currently backing Kansas State when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
Kansas State vs. Utah Game Preview
Kansas State is looking to rebound after an 80-65 loss to BYU on Saturday, which snapped their six-game winning streak. Guard Dug McDaniel led the Wildcats with 22 points in that game.
Utah, on the other hand, is coming off a significant 74-67 upset victory over No. 17 Kansas. Fifth-year guard Gabe Madsen was instrumental, scoring 24 points and hitting five 3-pointers, becoming the Utes’ all-time leader in career triples with 288.
Both teams are aiming to improve their standings in the Big 12, making this a crucial matchup. Kansas State will need a strong defensive effort to contain Madsen and the Utes’ offense, while Utah will look to build on their recent success and maintain home-court advantage.
Kansas State vs. Utah CBB Prediction:
Take Kansas State. The Wildcats are 9-1 against the spread in their last 10 games overall. The one time they lost ATS was at BYU on Saturday, where they fell 80-65 as an 8-point underdog. Otherwise, K-State has been perfect at the window. As for the Utes, they’ve dropped five out of their last eight games straight up and five out of eight at the betting window.
Kansas State vs. Utah Hoops Prediction: KASNAS STATE WILDCATS +2