The Kansas State Wildcats and Kansas Jayhawks meet Saturday in college basketball action at the Allen Fieldhouse. Here’s a Kansas vs. Kansas State prediction. This article will include a Kansas vs. Kansas State pick.
Kansas State Wildcats Betting Preview
The Kansas State Wildcats lost to TCU and beat West Virginia. Kansas State has lost 10 of its last 13 games.
The Kansas State Wildcats are averaging 79 points on 45.7 percent shooting and allowing 80.3 points on 45.1 percent shooting. P.J. Haggerty is averaging 23.3 points and 4 assists, while Abdi Bashir Jr. is averaging 13.2 points and 2.2 rebounds. Nate Johnson is the third double-digit scorer and David Castillo is grabbing 2.1 rebounds. The Kansas State Wildcats are shooting 35.8 percent from beyond the arc and 70.7 percent from the free throw line. The Kansas State Wildcats are allowing 33.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30.6 rebounds per game.
Kansas Jayhawks Betting Preview
The Kansas Jayhawks lost to Arizona and Arizona State. Kansas has lost 3 of its last 4 games.
The Kansas Jayhawks are averaging 75.6 points on 45.7 percent shooting and allowing 68.8 points on 38.5 percent shooting. Darryn Peterson is averaging 19.5 points and 4.2 rebounds, while Tre White is averaging 14 points and 6.8 rebounds. Flory Bidunga is the third double-digit scorer and Melvin Council Jr. is dishing 5 assists. The Kansas Jayhawks are shooting 35.1 percent from beyond the arc and 77.2 percent from the free throw line. The Kansas Jayhawks are allowing 29.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.7 rebounds per game.
Why the Kansas Jayhawks will win
- Kansas has won each of its last 15 games at Allen Fieldhouse following a road loss.
- Kansas State has lost each of its last eight games against AP-ranked opponents.
- Kansas State has lost the first half in each of its last eight games against AP-ranked opponents.
Why the Kansas State Wildcats will win
- Kansas has lost each of its last four March day games as an AP-ranked team.
- Kansas has lost the first half in each of its last three day games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Kansas’ last seven games against non-AP-ranked opponents has produced a total of 152 or fewer points.
- Seven of Kansas State’s last eight day games against AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 156 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Kansas ranks 4th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal percentage this season (38.5%).
- Kansas ranks 5th among Division 1 teams for blocks per game this season (5.9).
- Kansas State ranks 13th among Division 1 teams for pace this season (72.4).
- Kansas State ranks 17th among Division 1 teams for field goal attempts per game this season (63.2).
Kansas vs Kansas State Prediction
Another rivalry where a team is getting a lot of points. Kansas State has been better since firing its coach, but that’s not saying much. Kansas is a different beast at home and it should be a pissed-off team that’s lost 3 of its last 4 games. That Arizona State effort was nasty and led to Bill Self getting ejected. Kansas is 18-12 ATS on the season. This feels like a spot where Kansas gets right and regains confidence heading into the Big 12 Tournament. Give me Kansas in a blowout home victory.