The Nebraska Cornhuskers (7-4) take on the No. 13 Kansas Jayhawks (7-2) at Pinnacle Bank Arena. The game is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 16, 2017.
The Over/Under (O/U) for the game opened at 146.5 points with Kansas set as a 10.5-point favorite.
Kansas Jayhawks at Nebraska Cornhuskers Free Prediction
In the Jayhawks’ last game, they were defeated by the No. 16 Arizona State Sun Devils, 95-85. Arizona State’s 0.231 free throw rate was their largest advantage over Kansas, who had a rate of 0.104. The Sun Devils’ mark was below their season average of 0.403, while the Jayhawks’ was below their season average of 0.146. Lagerald Vick was Kansas’ leading scorer with 25 points on 11-for-15 shooting.
The Cornhuskers were beaten by the Creighton Bluejays in their last outing, 75-65. Creighton’s 0.207 free throw rate was their largest strength over Nebraska, who had a mark of 0.028. The Bluejays’ mark was below their season average of 0.230, while the Cornhuskers’ was below their season average of 0.265. With 20 points on 8-for-19 shooting, Isaac Copeland was the game’s high scorer.
The offense of Nebraska will clash against the top-notch defense of Kansas. Since last season, the Cornhuskers rank 194th in offensive efficiency, while the Jayhawks are 23rd in defensive efficiency. The Jayhawks should have the edge on that side of the ball.
Kansas comes into the game with records of 7-2 straight up (SU) and 5-3 against the spread (ATS). Games featuring the Jayhawks tend to finish under the projected point total (62.5 percent).
Meanwhile, Nebraska owns records of 7-4 SU and 6-5 ATS. Coinciding with Kansas, games involving the Cornhuskers also have a tendency to go under the O/U total (63.6 percent).
The Jayhawks won the only contest against the Cornhuskers last season, 89-72. Kansas’ effective field goal percentage was its biggest advantage over Nebraska. The Jayhawks had a rate of 0.658 while the Cornhuskers posted a mark of 0.413.
Kansas Jayhawks at Nebraska Cornhuskers Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Kansas, ATS Winner – Kansas, O/U – Under
Notes
Betting Notes (2016-Present):
Nebraska ranks 14th in three pointers allowed per game (18.7) while Kansas ranks 237th (21.9).
The Jayhawks average 38.7 rebounds per game, which ranks 53rd in the NCAA. The Cornhuskers rank 258th in rebounds allowed per game (37.3).
Kansas ranks 30th in blocks per game (4.6) while Nebraska ranks 175th in blocks allowed per game (4.7).
The Cornhuskers rank 20th in steals allowed per game (5.9) while the Jayhawks rank 112th (6.7).
Kansas ranks first in assists per game (17.0) while Nebraska ranks 93rd (12.3).
