The No. 5 Kansas Jayhawks (10-1) put their 10-game winning streak on the line when they go head-to-head with the Eastern Michigan Eagles (6-6) at Allen Fieldhouse. The game begins at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 29, 2018.
Eastern Michigan Eagles at Kansas Jayhawks ATS Prediction
In the Eagles’ last game, they defeated the Rochester (MI) Warriors, 77-67. The Eagles had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (41.9 vs. 19.5) and had a better free throw rate (0.190 vs. 0.092). Eastern Michigan rallied around Boubacar Toure, who recorded 15 points and 15 rebounds.
The Jayhawks defeated the No. 10 Michigan State Spartans in their last contest, 92-87. Kansas’ turnover percentage was their biggest strength over Michigan State. The Jayhawks had a rate of 11.6, while the Spartans posted a mark of 19.5. With 20 points, 14 rebounds and six assists, Kansas’ Dedric Lawson played well.
This game should be a showdown of conflicting styles. Kansas likes to play quickly (87th in possessions per game), while Eastern Michigan is more half-court-oriented (297th in possessions per game).
Eastern Michigan Eagles vs. Kansas Jayhawks Odds Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Kansas, ATS Winner – Eastern Michigan, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Kansas averages 14.7 assists per game, which ranks 79th in the country. Eastern Michigan ranks 193rd in assists allowed per game (17.4).
The Eagles average 4.8 blocks per game, which ranks seventh in the country. The Jayhawks rank 105th in blocks allowed per game (3.8).
Kansas ranks 50th in rebounds per game (39.3) while Eastern Michigan ranks 145th (38.2).
The Jayhawks rank 29th in steals allowed per game (5.2) while the Eagles rank 121st (7.5).
Eastern Michigan averages 20.2 three pointers per game, which ranks 200th in the nation. Kansas ranks 220th in three pointers allowed per game (26.5).
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The Eagles’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 3.4, up from 1.7 for the season.
During their last five games, the Jayhawks have scored an average of 85.8 points per game (4.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 76.0 points per game (5.5 above their season average).
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