The No. 2 Kansas Jayhawks (7-0) welcome the New Mexico State Aggies (7-1) in a matchup that pits great offense against exceptional defense. The game starts at 8:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 8, 2018, and will air on ESPN2.
New Mexico State Aggies vs. Kansas Jayhawks Betting Prediction
In the Aggies’ last outing, they topped the North Dakota State Bison, 73-56. The Aggies had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (36.6 vs. 13.5) and had a much better turnover percentage (9.9 vs. 15.5). With 16 points on 7-for-14 shooting, JoJo Zamora led New Mexico State in scoring.
The Jayhawks beat the No. 10 Michigan State Spartans in their last outing, 92-87. Kansas’ turnover percentage was their largest advantage 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 put together a solid game.
This matchup pits one of the NCAA’s top offenses against one of its elite defenses. Kansas ranks 16th in offensive efficiency and New Mexico State is 22nd in defensive efficiency dating back to the 2017-18 season. Furthermore, the Aggies rank 32nd in offensive rebounding percentage (34.7 percent), while the Jayhawks rank 269th in defensive rebounding percentage (69.8 percent).
New Mexico State Aggies at Kansas Jayhawks Betting Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Kansas, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
New Mexico State ranks 105th in three pointers attempted per game (23.7) while Kansas ranks 260th in three pointers allowed per game (25.0).
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