Kentucky vs. Kansas State prediction, picks for 2025 women's NCAA Tournament

The 2025 NCAA women's tournament is on to the second round on Sunday.
Among the afternoon matchups is be a matchup between Kentucky and Kansas State.
The Kentucky Wildcats have 23-7 record, good for a No. 4 seed in the 2025 women's March Madness bracket. Their opponent, Kansas State, ended the season with a 27-7 record en route to a No. 5 seed.
Kentucky, which will host, lost just twice at home all season. Kansas State is 10-6 on the road.
Here's how our experts see the matchup playing out. Be sure to check out Paste BN's complete March Madness bracket breakdown for in-depth analysis. While you're at it, don't forget to read our tournament upset picks and players who could make a splash.
Kentucky vs. Kansas State picks and predictions
Our experts from across the Paste BN Network agree for the most part: Four experts picked Kentucky to win. Take a look at their full bracket predictions.
- Nancy Armour, Paste BN: Kentucky
- Jordan Mendoza, Paste BN: Kansas State
- Cydney Henderson, Paste BN: Kentucky
- Meg L. Hall, For The Win: Kentucky
- Cora Hall, Knoxville News: Kentucky
Kentucky vs. Kansas State date, start time, how to watch
- Game Day: Sunday, March 23, 2025
- Game Time: 2 p.m. ET
- Location: Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live Stream: Fubo - Watch Now!
Kentucky vs. Kansas State odds
Odds via BetMGM as of Saturday, March 22.
- Spread: Kansas State -2.5
- Moneyline Favorite: Kansas State -135
- Moneyline Underdog: Kentucky +115
- Total: 140.5