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The upcoming NCAA basketball clash between the Kansas State Wildcats and the Baylor Bears on February 17, 2026, promises to be an intriguing matchup. The Wildcats enter this game struggling, having lost all of their last five matches. This recent form is likely to weigh heavily on their morale, as they seek to turn their season around in front of a home crowd.
Conversely, the Baylor Bears have shown a more resilient performance, securing two victories in their last five outings. Their ability to capitalize on offensive opportunities and execute strong defensive plays will be pivotal in this matchup. The bookmakers have placed odds at 2.29 for the home team and 1.52 for the visitors, showcasing the Bears as the favorites.
Our model indicates a 46% probability for a Kansas State victory, while giving Baylor a slight edge at 54%. The predicted final score of 81:85 suggests a competitive encounter, possibly decided by key moments in the closing stages. As both teams prepare to clash, fans can expect a strategic battle that reflects both teams’ strengths and weaknesses. With Kansas State desperate for a turnaround, they could be a formidable opponent on their home court, making this a game worth watching.
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| Kansas State 37.4% |
Baylor 62.6% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 81:85
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2.45 | 1.47 | ||
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2.32 | 1.55 | ||
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2.85 | 1.4 | ||
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2.29 | 1.52 | ||
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2.54 | 1.5 |
Latest Results
| 14.02.26 Houston Cougars basketball – Kansas State Wildcats basketball – 78:64 11.02.26 Kansas State Wildcats basketball – Cincinnati Bearcats basketball – 62:91 07.02.26 TCU Horned Frogs basketball – Kansas State Wildcats basketball – 84:82 01.02.26 Kansas State Wildcats basketball – Iowa State Cyclones basketball – 61:95 27.01.26 West Virginia Mountaineers basketball – Kansas State Wildcats basketball – 59:54 |
14.02.26 Baylor Bears basketball – Louisville Cardinals basketball – 71:82 10.02.26 Baylor Bears basketball – Brigham Young Cougars basketball – 94:99 07.02.26 Iowa State Cyclones basketball – Baylor Bears basketball – 72:69 04.02.26 Baylor Bears basketball – Colorado Buffaloes basketball – 86:67 31.01.26 West Virginia Mountaineers basketball – Baylor Bears basketball – 53:63 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 12.03.25 Baylor Bears basketball – Kansas State Wildcats basketball – 70:56 22.01.25 Baylor Bears basketball – Kansas State Wildcats basketball – 70:62 16.01.24 Kansas State Wildcats basketball – Baylor Bears basketball – 68:64 OT 21.02.23 Kansas State Wildcats basketball – Baylor Bears basketball – 75:65 07.01.23 Baylor Bears basketball – Kansas State Wildcats basketball – 95:97 OT (86:86) |
Standings
NCAA College Basketball Outrights
1. Michigan Wolverines: 5.25 (13.71%)
2. Arizona Wildcats: 5.5 (13.09%)
3. Duke Blue Devils: 7.5 (9.6%)
4. Houston Cougars: 8.5 (8.47%)
5. Illinois Fighting Illini: 13 (5.54%)
6. Iowa State: 13 (5.54%)
7. Florida Gators: 14 (5.14%)
8. Connecticut Huskies: 16 (4.5%)
9. Purdue Boilermakers: 20 (3.6%)
10. Kansas Jayhawks: 21 (3.43%)
11. Texas Tech: 26 (2.77%)
12. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 36 (2%)
13. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 36 (2%)
14. Vanderbilt Commodores: 46 (1.56%)
15. Michigan State: 51 (1.41%)
16. Arkansas Razorbacks: 51 (1.41%)
17. Tennessee Volunteers: 67 (1.07%)
18. Louisville: 67 (1.07%)
19. Brigham Young: 67 (1.07%)
20. Alabama Crimson Tide: 67 (1.07%)
21. St. Johns Red Storm: 67 (1.07%)
22. Virginia Cavaliers: 81 (0.89%)
23. Kentucky Wildcats: 81 (0.89%)
24. Wisconsin Badgers: 101 (0.71%)
25. Iowa Hawkeyes: 101 (0.71%)
26. St. Louis Billikens: 101 (0.71%)
27. North Carolina: 101 (0.71%)
28. Clemson: 126 (0.57%)
29. Auburn Tigers: 151 (0.48%)
30. NC State: 151 (0.48%)
31. UCF Knights: 201 (0.36%)
32. Texas A&M: 201 (0.36%)
33. Villanova Wildcats: 251 (0.29%)
34. Indiana Hoosiers: 251 (0.29%)
35. SMU Mustangs: 251 (0.29%)
36. Miami (FL): 251 (0.29%)
37. Texas Longhorns: 251 (0.29%)
38. UCLA: 251 (0.29%)
39. Ohio State Buckeyes: 351 (0.21%)
40. Georgia Bulldogs: 351 (0.21%)
41. USC Trojans: 351 (0.21%)
42. Virginia Tech: 501 (0.14%)
43. Baylor Bears: 501 (0.14%)
44. Seton Hall Pirates: 501 (0.14%)
45. New Mexico: 501 (0.14%)
46. San Diego State: 501 (0.14%)
47. Oklahoma State: 501 (0.14%)
48. Missouri Tigers: 751 (0.1%)
49. Santa Clara: 751 (0.1%)
50. Miami (Ohio): 751 (0.1%)
51. California Golden Bears: 1001 (0.07%)
52. Ole Miss Rebels: 1001 (0.07%)
53. TCU: 1001 (0.07%)
54. West Virginia: 1001 (0.07%)
55. Syracuse Orange: 1001 (0.07%)
56. Oklahoma Sooners: 1001 (0.07%)
57. Stanford Cardinal: 1001 (0.07%)
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