This is an interstate rivalry game and the home team getting points is the value in this game. Kansas State are hosting this game after losing four straight, and this is their superbowl game. They will get up for this game and give Kansas everything they have. They may not win the game but they will make it a close game. Kansas just had a huge game against Houston and emotionally may not give their 100% best effort in this one and overlook Kansas State. Last season these two teams split their two games but Kansas State got their win at home against Kansas. Take the points because Kansas State will be in this game right down to the buzzer.

Kansas State are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games when playing at home against Kansas. Kansas State are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games played on a Monday when playing at home. Kansas are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games on the road. Kansas are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Kansas State. Kansas are 1-3 ATS this season as a road favorite or pick. Kansas are 0-2 ATS this season after 2 straight games outrebounding opponent by 10 or more. Kansas are 0-4 ATS this season off 2 or more consecutive home wins. Kansas are 2-8 ATS this season after 2 or more consecutive wins. Kansas State are 6-1 ATS in the last few seasons as a home underdog of 6 points or less or pick.

Best bet: take the points with Kansas State.