Cincinnati Bearcats vs Kansas State Wildcats Picks and Prediction for Wednesday, February 11, 2026
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The Cincinnati Bearcats travel to Manhattan to face the Kansas State Wildcats on Wednesday night at Bramlage Coliseum. Cincinnati is 12-12 overall and 4-7 in Big 12 play, sitting 11th in the conference standings after a 92-72 home win over UCF. Kansas State enters at 10-13 overall and 1-9 in conference action, sitting 14th in the Big 12 standings following an 84-82 road loss at TCU. Use this matchup to find value with our free college basketball picks.
Game Information
- Date: Wednesday, February 11
- Time: 9:00 PM ET
- Location: Bramlage Coliseum, Manhattan, KS
- TV: CBSSN
Cincinnati Bearcats Preview
Cincinnati is averaging 71.6 points per game while allowing 67.3, relying heavily on defense and rebounding to stay competitive in conference play. Baba Miller leads the Bearcats in scoring, averaging 13.6 points per game and also leads the team in rebounding at 10.5 per game, giving Cincinnati a consistent interior presence that helps end defensive possessions without points and generate second-chance opportunities at the other end. Day Day Thomas runs the offense, averaging 3.7 assists per game, while Jizzle James is second in scoring, averaging 11.0 points per game from the perimeter.
On the defensive end, Cincinnati averages 6.4 steals and 4.3 blocks per game, with Sencire Harris leading the team in steals at 1.3 per game and Moustapha Thiam protecting the rim at 1.5 blocks per game. Turnovers remain a concern, as the Bearcats commit 12.4 per game, which has limited offensive consistency. Shon Abaev is out indefinitely with an ankle injury. Kerr Kriisa and Tyler McKinley are both listed as questionable for Wednesday.
Key Stats – Per Game
- Points: 71.6
- Points Allowed: 67.3
- Rebounds: 37.4
- Assists: 16.4
- Steals: 6.4
- Blocks: 4.3
- Turnovers: 12.4
Kansas State Wildcats Preview
Kansas State is averaging 81.7 points per game while allowing 80.3, with offense driven primarily through its backcourt. P.J. Haggerty leads the Wildcats with an average of 23.3 points per game and also leads the team in rebounding, averaging 7.2 per game, making him the focal point of nearly every offensive possession. Nate Johnson is the playmaker for the offense at 4.4 assists per game and leads the team defensively with 2.1 steals per game, while David Castillo adds 11.7 points per game.
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Defensively, Kansas State averages 6.9 steals and 3.8 blocks per game, with Dorin Buca anchoring the interior at 1.4 blocks per contest. The Wildcats commit 12.4 turnovers per game, which has contributed to difficulty sustaining scoring runs. Abdi Bashir Jr. is out indefinitely. Andrej Kostic and Mobi Ikegwuruka are both listed as questionable for Wednesday.
Key Stats – Per Game
- Points: 81.7
- Points Allowed: 80.3
- Rebounds: 35.0
- Assists: 18.3
- Steals: 6.9
- Blocks: 3.8
- Turnovers: 12.4
Cincinnati Bearcats vs Kansas State Wildcats Prediction
Cincinnati’s defense and rebounding edge shape this matchup. Miller’s control of the glass limits Kansas State’s second-chance opportunities, while Thomas runs a clean offense in the half-court, limiting turnovers. Kansas State relies heavily on Haggerty for offense, and Cincinnati’s defense will prevent the scorer from seeing too many clean looks. The Bearcats control tempo, reduce transition chances for the Wildcats, and build a late lead to win and cover. Final Score Prediction: Cincinnati Bearcats win and cover ATS, 75-66.
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