Kansas State basketball hits the hardwood tonight for its sixth home game of Big 12 conference play, hosting Cincinnati at 8 p.m. inside Bramlage Coliseum.
The game will be televised on CBS Sports Network.
Last time out
The Wildcats (10-13, 1-9 Big 12) sit on a four-game losing streak following Saturday night’s 84-82 road loss to TCU. K-State won its last game 81-78 on Jan. 20 against Utah.
Against the Horned Frogs, K-State opened the game on a 21-8 run and led by as many as 18 points before giving up the first lead of the game in the second half. After leading by five 1:29 remaining, TCU retained possession after two turnovers.
Efficiency and strong defense will play in the Wildcats’ favor against the Bearcats (12-12, 4-7 Big 12), who enter the game winless on the road.
K-State vs Cincinnati: Betting Odds
According to BetMGM, Cincinnati is a -2.5 point favorite tonight against K-State. The total over/under sits at 148.5 points. Money lines have Cincinnati -145 and K-State +120.
ESPN Analytics gives the Wildcats a 50.5% chance to win.
Projected Starting Lineup
PJ Haggerty: 23.3 points, 5.2 rebounds, 4.2 assists
Davd Castillo: 11.7 points, 2.2 rebounds 2.0 assists
Nate Johnson: 11.3 points, 4.7 rebounds 4.4 assists
Taj Manning: 3.4 points, 4.4 rebounds, 0.7 assists
Khamari McGriff: 10 points, 4.2 rebounds, 1.3 assists
Marcus Johnson and Dorin Buca are also available. Johnson scoring a season-high 15 points and logged 19 minutes on Saturday against the Horned Frogs.
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