The Vermont Catamounts (1-0) travel to No. 1 Kansas to play the Jayhawks (1-0) in a game that has the potential to be high-scoring. The game will air on ESPN2 at 9 p.m. ET on Monday, November 12, 2018.
Vermont Catamounts vs. Kansas Jayhawks Free Prediction
The Catamounts will be looking for similar success after beating the Boston University Terriers in their last contest, 78-72. The Catamounts had a better turnover percentage (9.1 vs. 14.0) and had a better free throw rate (0.267 vs. 0.213). Vermont received a boost from Anthony Lamb, who put up 19 points and 14 rebounds.
The last time the Jayhawks took the court, they defeated the No. 10 Michigan State Spartans, 92-87. Kansas’ turnover percentage was their largest 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.
It might turn into a shootout as two of the country’s best offenses square off. Kansas ranks 16th with 116.5 points per 100 possessions and Vermont is 23rd (114.8) dating back to the 2017-18 season. Furthermore, the Catamounts have been among the nation’s best at getting to the line, ranking third in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.314). The Jayhawks, meanwhile, rank 20th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.180).
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Kansas ranks 58th in three pointers attempted per game (24.9) while Vermont ranks 273rd (18.8).
The Catamounts rank third in rebounds allowed per game (29.0) while the Jayhawks rank 186th (35.3).
Kansas ranks 104th in steals per game (6.6) while Vermont ranks 283rd (3.9).
The Jayhawks rank 15th in assists per game (16.8) while the Catamounts rank 169th (13.4).
Kansas averages 4.2 blocks per game, which ranks 59th in the NCAA. Vermont ranks 93rd in blocks allowed per game (3.1).
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