The 12th-ranked Kansas State Wildcats (1-0) will be at home in Fred Bramlage Coliseum when they meet the Denver Pioneers (1-0). The game starts at 9 p.m. ET on Monday, November 12, 2018, and will air on ESPN 3.
Denver Pioneers vs. Kansas State Wildcats Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious over their last opponent. The Wildcats defeated the Kennesaw State Owls 56-41, while the Pioneers beat the Maine Black Bears 63-50.
Denver played a nearly perfect game. They had a free throw rate of 0.151 and a turnover percentage of 13.5. Maine was 0.103 and 19.3, respectively, for those same stats. Kansas State, on the other hand, dominated every stat category in their game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 41.2 and a free throw rate of 0.083. For those same stats, Kennesaw State had marks of 24.3 and 0.058, respectively. Kansas State’s Barry Brown Jr. led the way, finishing with 15 points and six rebounds. Meanwhile, Denver was led by Ronnie Harrell Jr. who had 18 points and 13 rebounds.
Second-chance opportunities could be scarce for Kansas State in this showdown. The Wildcats rank 267th in offensive rebounding percentage (26.3 percent), while Denver ranks 33rd in defensive rebounding percentage (75.4 percent) dating back to the 2017-18 season. Ball protection could be troublesome for the Pioneers. They rank 335th at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 21.5 percent), while the Wildcats have forced the 22nd-most turnovers in the nation (opponents’ turnover percentage of 22.1 percent).
Denver at Kansas State Betting Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Denver, ATS Winner – Denver, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Kansas State ranks 17th in steals per game (8.0) while Denver ranks 274th (4.4).
- The Pioneers rank 23rd in assists allowed per game (11.0) while the Wildcats rank 85th (12.3).
- Kansas State ranks 33rd in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while Denver ranks 79th (2.9).
- The Pioneers rank 92nd in rebounds per game (36.9) while the Wildcats rank 313th (31.0).
- Kansas State ranks 132nd in three pointers allowed per game (21.2) while Denver ranks 285th (25.0).
