West Virginia Mountaineers vs Kansas State Wildcats Picks and Prediction for Tuesday, March 3, 2026

By: Jake Allman Published 03/03/2026, 02:20 AM ET

West Virginia heads to Bramlage Coliseum for an 8:00 PM ET tip against Kansas State in a matchup between two middle-tier Big 12 teams trying to close the regular season on a strong note. The Mountaineers sit at 17-12 overall and 8-8 in conference play, while Kansas State is 11-18 and just 2-14 in the league. ESPN Analytics gives West Virginia a 58.1 percent edge, and the recent form backs that up. Slam dunk your bets with our College Basketball picks.

West Virginia Preview

West Virginia just knocked off BYU 79-71 and has split the last five games. The Mountaineers average 69.9 points per game and allow just 64.7, one of the better defensive marks in this matchup. Honor Huff leads the way at 15.7 points per game, though he shoots 36.4 percent from the field. Brenen Lorient adds 11.5 points and 5.1 rebounds while shooting 52 percent, giving West Virginia an efficient interior option. The Mountaineers shoot 44.4 percent as a team, grab 34.8 rebounds per game, and limit opponents without fouling excessively.

Kansas State Preview

Kansas State brings more scoring at 79.5 points per game, but gives up 80.9 on the other end. The Wildcats have dropped four of the last five, including a 77-68 loss to TCU and a 100-72 blowout at Texas Tech. P.J. Haggerty is carrying the offense with 23.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 4.0 assists per game while shooting 49.4 percent from the floor. Nate Johnson contributes 12.1 points and 4.6 assists, and Kansas State averages 17.3 assists as a team. The issue has been stops and ball security, with 12.9 turnovers per game and inconsistent perimeter coverage.

West Virginia vs Kansas State Prediction

This game likely comes down to tempo and shot selection. West Virginia prefers a lower-scoring contest and has held opponents to 64.7 points per game. Kansas State wants to run and score, but has struggled to contain efficient half-court teams. If the Mountaineers control the pace and keep Haggerty from exploding, the edge shifts toward the road team.

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Prediction: West Virginia 72, Kansas State 67

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