It will be a battle between two stifling defenses when the Kansas State Wildcats (9-12, 2-6 Big 12) take on the top-ranked Baylor Bears (19-1, 8-0 Big 12) at Fred Bramlage Coliseum. The game will air on ESPN2 at 9 p.m. ET on Monday, February 3, 2020.
Baylor Bears at Kansas State Wildcats Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Wildcats were beaten by the 12th-ranked West Virginia Mountaineers, 66-57, while the Bears beat the TCU Horned Frogs, 68-52.
Baylor played a flawless game. They had a free throw rate of 0.236 (above their season average of 0.212) and a turnover percentage of 15.0 (worse than their season average of 14.8). TCU had marks of 0.151 and 20.3, respectively, for those same stats. Kansas State, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (18.8 vs. 19.4). David Sloan led the way for Kansas State, contributing 13 points. Meanwhile, Freddie Gillespie was a key piece for Baylor with 12 points, 11 rebounds and six blocks.
The Wildcats dominated this series last year, winning both games. In the last matchup, Kansas State won 66-60. The Wildcats’ turnover percentage was their largest strength over the Bears. Kansas State had a rate of 14.2, while Baylor posted a mark of 26.5. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Kansas State might have a tough time scoring as they square off against one of the NCAA’s best defenses. Baylor currently ranks fifth in defensive efficiency while the Wildcats rank 299th in offensive efficiency. Additionally, the Bears rank sixth in offensive rebounding percentage (37.8 percent), while the Wildcats rank 286th in defensive rebounding percentage (69.3 percent).
Baylor at Kansas State Odds Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Kansas State, ATS Winner – Kansas State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Baylor ranks 47th in rebounds per game (38.8) while Kansas State ranks 219th (33.9).
- The Bears rank 28th in blocks per game (4.8) while the Wildcats rank 155th (2.7).
- Baylor ranks 54th in steals per game (7.8) while Kansas State ranks 180th in steals allowed per game (7.3).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Bears have scored an average of 68.6 points per game (3.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 58.2 points per game (0.2 above their season average).
- The Wildcats have been outscored by an average of 1.8 points in their last five games. On the season, Kansas State has defeated opponents by an average of 1.6 points.
