The 11th-ranked Kansas Jayhawks (17-5, 6-3 Big 12) will be at Fred Bramlage Coliseum to take on the Kansas State Wildcats (16-5, 6-2 Big 12) in a Big 12 matchup. The game starts at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, February 5, 2019, and will air on ESPN.
Kansas Jayhawks at Kansas State Wildcats Betting Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Wildcats dismantled the Oklahoma State Cowboys 75-57, while the Jayhawks were victorious over the 16th-ranked Texas Tech Red Raiders 79-63.
The Jayhawks held the Red Raiders to an effective field goal percentage of 0.391 (below their season average of 0.530). The Red Raiders had a free throw rate of 0.203 (below their season average of 0.246). The Wildcats, meanwhile, had a much better free throw rate (0.143 vs. 0.037) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.694 (above their season average of 0.477). Dean Wade played well for Kansas State, contributing 24 points and six rebounds. Meanwhile, Kansas was lifted by Dedric Lawson, who contributed 25 points and 10 rebounds.
The Jayhawks dominated this series last year, securing victories in all three games. In the most recent matchup, Kansas won 83-67. The Jayhawks’ 26.5 offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest strength over the Wildcats, who had a mark of 15.2. This is the first time these teams will battle this year.
Points at the line could be scarce for Kansas State in this meeting. The Wildcats currently rank 274th in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.205, while Kansas ranks 50th in FTA rate allowed (0.189). Additionally, the 49th-ranked defense of the Jayhawks (opponents’ effective field goal percentage of 0.471) will go head-to-head against the 287th-ranked offense of the Wildcats (effective field goal percentage of 0.486).
Kansas vs. Kansas State Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – Kansas State, ATS Winner – Kansas State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Kansas State ranks 25th in rebounds allowed per game (31.4) while Kansas ranks 198th (36.5).
- The Wildcats rank 29th in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while the Jayhawks rank 111th (3.5).
- Kansas ranks 66th in steals per game (7.2) while Kansas State ranks 115th in steals allowed per game (6.4).
- The Wildcats rank 138th in three pointers allowed per game (22.5) while the Jayhawks rank 259th (26.1).
- Kansas State ranks 41st in assists allowed per game (11.3) while Kansas ranks 143rd (13.3).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Wildcats have scored an average of 65.0 points per game (0.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 56.6 points per game (2.1 below their season average).
- The Jayhawks’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 0.2, down from 6.8 for the season.
