Kansas State basketball coach Jerome Tang on loss to Wichita State
Kansas State basketball coach Jerome Tang breaks down the Wildcats’ loss to Wichita State on Saturday night at Koch Arena in Wichita.
MANHATTAN — Kansas State basketball can get a fresh start Monday against Cincinnati in the Big 12 opener for both teams.
The Wildcats (6-5) head into the 6 p.m. game at Bramlage Coliseum on a three-game losing streak, but a victory against No. 17 Cincinnati (10-1) would be monumental given the turnaround it will take for them to reach the NCAA Tournament.
The Wildcats, who are back in Bramlage for the first time since Dec. 1, are coming off an embarrassing 84-65 loss at Wichita State on Dec. 21, a game in which they led by four at halftime.
Watch Kansas State basketball vs Cincinnati live on Fubo (free trial)
Cincinnati, which has won its last four games, is led in scoring by Butler transfer Simas Lukosius with 14.9 points per game, point guard Jizzle James with 12 points and 5.2 assists, and Texas transfer forward Dillon Mitchell with 11.4 points and a team-high 7.5 rebounds.
For K-State, Brendan Hausen averages 13.9 points and David N’Guessan 13.6 points and 6.7 rebounds. Dug McDaniel adds 9.6 points and 4.5 rebounds off the bench, and forward Coleman Hawkins 9.2 points, 7.2 rebounds and 4.2 assists.
Follow here for live reports and score updates.
Kansas State vs Cincinnati score updates
This section will be updated when the game begins.
Kansas State vs Cincinnati game time today
- Date: Monday, Dec. 30
- Time: 6 p.m.
- Location: Bramlage Coliseum, Manhattan
What channel is Kansas State vs Cincinnati game on today?
Kansas State vs Cincinnati prediction
K-State should be competitive at home in Bramlage Coliseum, even if playing on a weeknight with students out of school might limit the crowd size. But Cincinnati has been by far the better team to this point and rightfully are still favored.
Prediction: Cincinnati 75, State 68
Kansas State vs Cincinnati betting odds
Game lines and odds from BetMGM as of Monday afternoon:
- Spread: Cincinnati -3.5
- Over/under: 139.5 points
We occasionally recommend interesting products and services. If you make a purchase by clicking one of the links, we may earn an affiliate fee. USA TODAY Network newsrooms operate independently, and this doesn’t influence our coverage.
Arne Green is based in Salina and covers Kansas State University sports for the Gannett network. He can be reached at agreen@gannett.com or on Twitter at @arnegreen.
