In this article, we will formulate a Kansas State vs Longwood Prediction for this college basketball game on Monday, November 25th, at the Sport & Fitness Center.
How Bad is Kansas State?
Kansas State paid all that money in the NIL to build their roster, and if continue to play like this, they might even make the NCAA tournament. Kansas State already has two losses this season, and that includes Sunday’s game against the Liberty Flames. They scored only 65 points and they ended up losing by two points. Kansas State shot only 45 percent from the field and 29.2 percent from behind the three-point line. Brendan Hausen did have a strong game putting up 14 points and two rebounds. The Wildcats are averaging 75.5 points while their defense is giving up 66.5 points per game. The offense is ranked 208th while the defense is ranked 93rd.
Why Kansas State Will Beat Longwood
- Longwood has lost each of its last 11 Monday night games against non-conference opponents.
- Kansas State has won 10 of its last 11 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.
- Kansas State has won the first half in six of its last eight night games against non-AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.
Longwood Defense Let Them Down
Longwood lost its first game of the season on Sunday and the defense really let them down. Longwood faced off against McNeese State, and they scored 69 points, but the defense gave up 84 points, and that led to the defeat. In the first half, they only scored 28 points and in the second half, it got worse. Longwood is averaging 75.3 points while their defense is giving up 69 points per game. The offense is ranked 215th in the league while the defense is ranked 137th. KJ McClurg is averaging 15.8 points while shooting 41.5 percent from the field. Longwood will take on MD Eastern Shore following this one.
Kansas State vs Longwood Prediction
Kansas State is coming off a bad loss, but they are going to bounce back in a big way here. The Longwood defense struggled on Sunday, and it’s going to be the same here. Kansas State is going to get over their season average of 75.5 points at least, and Longwood isn’t going to have the offensive success to keep this one close. Kansas State is going to cruise here. Back Kansas State against the spread.