Kansas State Wildcats vs. Saint Louis Billikens Betting Prediction 12/21/19

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The Kansas State Wildcats (6-4) meet the Saint Louis Billikens (9-2) at Sprint Center. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 21, 2019.

Kansas State Wildcats vs. Saint Louis Billikens ATS Odds

In their last matchup, the Billikens were victorious over the Maryville (MO) Saints, 82-69, while the Wildcats were beaten by the Mississippi State Bulldogs, 67-61.

Saint Louis dominated nearly every stat category in the contest. They had an extraordinarily low turnover percentage of 8.3 (better than their season average of 16.1) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 35.0 (below their season average of 37.8). For those same stats, Maryville (MO) was 23.8 and 14.8, respectively. Kansas State, meanwhile, did a terrific job of getting to and converting from the charity stripe (27-36; 75.0 percent). Saint Louis was lifted by Jordan Goodwin, who recorded 18 points, 15 rebounds and six assists. Meanwhile, Cartier Diarra had a good outing for Kansas State, putting up 20 points.

Half-court execution will be at a premium when two of the country’s slowest-paced teams clash. Saint Louis currently ranks 300th in possessions per game (69.1) and Kansas State is 271st (68.0).

Kansas State Wildcats vs. Saint Louis Billikens ATS Pick

Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Saint Louis, ATS Winner – Saint Louis, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Saint Louis ranks 30th in rebounds per game (42.7) while Kansas State ranks 168th (34.9).
  • The Billikens average 4.4 blocks per game, which ranks 53rd in the country. The Wildcats rank 86th in blocks allowed per game (3.3).
  • The Wildcats rank 49th in assists per game (15.2) while the Billikens rank 125th (14.6).
  • Kansas State ranks 16th in steals per game (9.7) while Saint Louis ranks 80th (7.5).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Billikens’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 10.0, up from 9.5 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Wildcats have scored an average of 69.6 points per game (2.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 62.4 points per game (3.4 above their season average).