It will be a battle between Big 12 opponents when the Kansas State Wildcats (16-5, 6-2 Big 12) welcome the No. 11 Kansas Jayhawks (17-5, 6-3 Big 12) to Fred Bramlage Coliseum. The game starts at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, February 5, 2019, and will air on ESPN.
Kansas Jayhawks vs. Kansas State Wildcats Betting Prediction
In the Jayhawks’ last matchup, they beat the No. 16 Texas Tech Red Raiders, 79-63. Kansas’ effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over Texas Tech. The Jayhawks had a rate of 0.568 (above their season average of 0.532), while the Red Raiders posted a mark of 0.391 (below their season average of 0.530). Kansas rallied around Dedric Lawson, who was the top scorer from either team with 25 points on 9-for-14 shooting.
The Wildcats dismantled the Oklahoma State Cowboys in their last contest, 75-57. The Wildcats had a much better free throw rate (0.143 vs. 0.037) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.694 (above their season average of 0.477). Dean Wade was the game’s high scorer with 24 points on 9-for-9 shooting from the field.
After the Jayhawks won all three games against the Wildcats last season, these teams will meet for the first time this year. In the most recent contest, Kansas won 83-67. The Jayhawks had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (26.5 vs. 15.2) and had a better free throw rate (0.233 vs. 0.150).
Kansas State could have trouble getting to the free throw line in this battle. The Wildcats currently rank 274th in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.205, while Kansas ranks 50th in FTA rate allowed (0.189). Furthermore, the Jayhawks could dominate on defense. They rank 49th in the country with an opponents’ effective field goal percentage of 0.471, while the Wildcats’ offense ranks 287th in effective field goal percentage (0.486).
Kansas Jayhawks at Kansas State Wildcats ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Kansas State, ATS Winner – Kansas State, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Kansas State ranks 25th in rebounds allowed per game (31.4) while Kansas ranks 198th (36.5).
The Wildcats rank 138th in three pointers allowed per game (22.5) while the Jayhawks rank 259th (26.1).
Kansas State ranks 41st in assists allowed per game (11.3) while Kansas ranks 143rd (13.3).
The Wildcats rank 29th in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while the Jayhawks rank 111th (3.5).
Kansas averages 7.2 steals per game, which ranks 66th in the nation. Kansas State ranks 115th in steals allowed per game (6.4).
Bettings Trends:
The Jayhawks’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 0.2, down from 6.8 for the season.
During their last five games, the Wildcats have scored an average of 65.0 points per game (0.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 56.6 points per game (2.1 below their season average).
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