The West Virginia Mountaineers (10-14, 2-9 Big 12) travel to Allen Fieldhouse to meet the 14th-ranked Kansas Jayhawks (19-6, 8-4 Big 12). The Mountaineers will try to snap their seven-game road losing streak, while the Jayhawks look to extend their 17-game home winning streak. Action begins at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 16, 2019, and can be seen on ESPN.
West Virginia Mountaineers at Kansas Jayhawks ATS Odds
In their last game, the Jayhawks beat the TCU Horned Frogs, 82-77, while the Mountaineers got blown out by the Texas Longhorns, 75-53.
Kansas dominated nearly every facet of the contest. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 27.3 (below their season average of 29.2) and a free throw rate of 0.250 (above their season average of 0.228). For those same stats, TCU recorded marks of 22.9 and 0.211, respectively. West Virginia, meanwhile, did a fantastic job of converting from the free throw line (14-20; 70.0 percent). Kansas was led by Devon Dotson, who recorded 25 points, 10 rebounds and five assists. Derek Culver played well for West Virginia, recording seven points and 11 rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Culver led the Mountaineers to a 65-64 victory. He recorded 11 points and seven rebounds. West Virginia had a much better turnover percentage (17.8 vs. 22.9). Kansas, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (28.1 vs. 16.7).
From an effective field goal percentage perspective, Kansas should have a significant advantage. The Jayhawks defense ranks 46th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.473), while the West Virginia offense is ranked 312th in effective field goal percentage (0.475). Also, the Mountaineers rank 14th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.299), while the Jayhawks rank 53rd in opponents’ FTA rate (0.195).
West Virginia Mountaineers vs. Kansas Jayhawks Betting Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Kansas, ATS Winner – West Virginia, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- West Virginia ranks 78th in three pointers allowed per game (20.7) while Kansas ranks 267th (25.8).
- The Mountaineers average 4.0 blocks per game, which ranks 66th in the NCAA. The Jayhawks rank 112th in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
- Kansas averages 13.6 assists per game, which ranks 129th in the nation. West Virginia ranks 137th in assists allowed per game (13.3).
- The Mountaineers average 39.2 rebounds per game, which ranks 28th in the nation. The Jayhawks rank 196th in rebounds allowed per game (36.1).
- Kansas ranks 72nd in steals per game (7.1) while West Virginia ranks 203rd in steals allowed per game (8.5).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Mountaineers have scored an average of 63.2 points per game (9.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 80.6 points per game (5.3 above their season average).
- The Jayhawks’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 3.2, down from 6.4 for the season.
