In this article we will formulate a Kansas State vs Bowling Green prediction for this College Basketball game on Monday, December 1st at the Bramlage Coliseum in Manhattan, Kansas. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
Kansas State Wildcats Betting Preview
The Kansas State Wildcats are 5-2 this season after they lost to Indiana by a score of 86-69 in their last game. Kansas State trailed 39-27 at halftime and allowed 47 points in the second half in the lopsided loss. The Wildcats shot 42% from the field, 40% on three pointers, and 87% on free throws in the game. PJ Haggerty led Kansas State with 16 points and three rebounds, while CJ Jones added 15 points and two rebounds in the loss.
Prior to that game, Kansas State lost to Nebraska by a score of 86-85, but did beat Mississippi State by a score of 98-77 before that. The Wildcats have scored 89.4 points per game with 34.4 rebounds and 19.4 assists per game, while they have allowed 80.4 points against per game this season. PJ Haggerty is averaging 26.3 points and 5.7 assists per game, while Nate Johnson is averaging 13.6 points and 6.0 rebounds per game for the Wildcats. Kansas State is shooting 50.8% from the field, 78.2% on free throws, and 42.9% on three pointers this season.
Bowling Green Falcons Betting Preview
The Bowling Green Falcons are 5-2 this year after they defeated VMI by a score of 81-48 in their last game. Bowling Green led 45-20 at halftime and cruised to the easy win in the second half. The Falcons shot 47% from the field, 38% on three pointers, and 73% on free throws in the game. Mayar Wol led Bowling Green with 21 points and two rebounds, while Sam Towns added 12 points and 18 rebounds in the win.
Prior to that game, Bowling Green defeated Bucknell by a score of 71-66, but lost to William & Mary by a score of 82-74 before that. The Falcons have scored 85.6 points per game with 37.7 rebounds and 15.3 assists per game, while they have allowed 65.7 points against per game this season. Javontae Campbell is averaging 17.4 points and 4.1 rebounds per game, while Mayar Wol is averaging 13.3 points and 2.7 rebounds per game for the Falcons. Bowling Green is shooting 47.3% from the field, 74.1% on free throws, and 34.4% on three pointers this year.
Why the Kansas State Wildcats will win
- Kansas State has won 17 of its last 18 night games against non-Conference opponents at Fred Bramlage Coliseum.
- Bowling Green has lost each of its last six road games against non-Conference opponents.
- Kansas State has won the first half in eight of its last nine night games at Fred Bramlage Coliseum.
Why the Bowling Green Falcons will win
- Bowling Green has won seven of its last eight Monday games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Bowling Green’s last 10 Monday games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 154 or fewer points.
- Eighty-one of Kansas State’s last 87 games against non-AP-ranked opponents at Fred Bramlage Coliseum have produced a total of 159 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Kansas State ranks 4th among Division 1 teams for three-point percentage this season (42.9%).
- Kansas State ranks 21st among Division 1 teams for assists per game this season (19.4).
- Bowling Green ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for steals per game this season (13.4).
- Bowling Green ranks T1st among Division 1 teams for opponent turnovers per game this season (20.4).
Kansas State vs Bowling Green Prediction
Bowling Green comes into this matchup on a two game winning streak, but they did allow 82 and 91 points in the two losses prior. The Falcons are shooting 47% from the field, but they have played a relatively easy schedule. Kansas State has dropped two games in a row to Big Ten opponents, but they have scored at least 84 points in four of their last five. The Wildcats don’t play much defense and they have gone over 159.5 in four of their last five. Take the over here.