Kansas State Wildcats vs Kansas Jayhawks Picks and Predictions for Saturday March 7 2026

By: Kim Smith Published 03/07/2026, 12:25 AM ET

The Kansas State Wildcats and Kansas Jayhawks meet on Saturday March 7, 2026 at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, Kansas. Tipoff is scheduled for 2:00 PM and the game will be televised on CBS. At the time of this writing the odds were not released for this matchup. Be sure to check out our free college basketball picks for more expert predictions on today’s games.

Kansas State Hoping to Pull Off Rivalry Upset

The Kansas State Wildcats come into this rivalry matchup with a 12-18 overall record and a 3-14 mark in Big 12 play. Kansas State has struggled throughout conference play but did pick up a recent victory over West Virginia 65-63. The Wildcats also recently won over Baylor 90-74 while recently losing to TCU 77-68, Colorado 79-70, and Texas Tech 100-72.

Kansas State averages 79.0 points per game while allowing 80.3 points per contest this season. The Wildcats shoot 46% from the field and average 17.1 assists per game, demonstrating solid ball movement on the offensive end.

Defensively Kansas State has had difficulty slowing opponents, allowing over 80 points per game. They do generate defensive activity with 7.0 steals and 3.6 blocks per contest, but their inability to consistently get stops has been a major issue throughout the season.

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Kansas Looking to Defend Allen Fieldhouse

The Kansas Jayhawks enter this matchup with a 21-9 overall record and an 11-6 mark in Big 12 play. Kansas has been competitive throughout the season but comes into this game looking to bounce back from a difficult stretch. The Jayhawks recently lost to Arizona State 70-60, Arizona 84-61, and Cincinnati 84-68 while recently winning over Houston 69-56 and Oklahoma State 81-69.

Kansas averages 75.6 points per game while allowing 68.8 points per contest. The Jayhawks shoot 46% from the field and average 14.4 assists per game while pulling down 38.6 rebounds per contest.

Defensively Kansas has been strong in the paint, averaging 5.9 blocks per game while holding opponents under 69 points per game. Their defensive presence and rebounding advantage have been key strengths throughout the season.

Kansas State Wildcats vs Kansas Jayhawks Pick

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Kansas holds the advantage in both defensive consistency and rebounding, and playing at Allen Fieldhouse is a significant factor in this rivalry matchup. The Jayhawks allow far fewer points per game than Kansas State and should be able to control the pace. If Kansas limits Kansas State’s offensive rhythm, the Jayhawks should secure a comfortable win.

Kansas State Wildcats vs Kansas Jayhawks Total Pick

Over #

I lean toward the over in this matchup because Kansas State’s defense has struggled throughout the season, allowing over 80 points per game. Rivalry games can also lead to faster tempo and scoring bursts. If Kansas pushes the pace at home, the scoring could rise above the projected total.

Final Score Prediction: Kansas 84, Kansas State 72

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