Kansas State-UCF Betting Odds, TV, Preview

The Wildcats, led by forward David N'Guessan, hope to end their losing streak against UCF.

Feb 23, 2025; Manhattan, Kansas, USA; Kansas State Wildcats forward David N'Guessan (1) goes to the basket against Arizona State Sun Devils guard Amier Ali (5) during the second half at Bramlage Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Scott Sewell-Imagn Images / Scott Sewell-Imagn Images

Kansas State has lost three straight since its six-game winning streak. Coleman Hawkins' production has dipped, and now the star forward is sidelined with a knee injury. David N'Guessan is coming off a 20-point performance, but his numbers have declined recently. The Wildcats face a UCF team that boasts high-level scorers but owns the worst defense in the Big 12.

Here are the betting odds for Wednesday night:

DRAFTKINGS

Betting line: K-State (+3.5)

O/U: 156.5

Money Line: UCF -170, KSU +142

WILDCATS PROJECTED STARTERS

G Brendan Hausen: 11.8 PTS, 2.5 REB, 0.9 AST

G Dug McDaniel: 11.2 PTS, 2.7 REB, 4.7 AST

G Max Jones: 9.6 PTS, 3.9 REB, 2.0 AST

G C.J. Jones: 6.2 PTS, 1.7 REB, 1.6 AST

F David N'Guessan: 12.9 PTS, 7.2 REB, 1.4 AST

QUOTABLE: "We started off really slow, then we go on such a hot streak, to now losing three in a row again," Wildcats forward David N'Guessan said. "All you can think about is the next game and finishing out the season strong. I still think we've got a really good team that can make a run late...One game at a time, and then make some noise in the Big 12 Tournament."

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Jayden Armant is a graduate of the Howard University School of Communications and a contributor to Kansas State Wildcats on SI. He can be reached at jaydenshome14@gmail.com or follow him on Twitter @jaydenarmant.