The Pittsburgh Panthers (4-2) will be in the Fort Myers Tip-Off at Suncoast Credit Union Arena when they go head-to-head with the Kansas State Wildcats (4-0). The game starts at 6 p.m. ET on Monday, November 25, 2019.
Kansas State Wildcats vs. Pittsburgh Panthers ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Panthers won big over the UAPB Golden Lions 66-41, while the Wildcats beat the UAPB Golden Lions 62-51.
Kansas State played a nearly perfect game. They had a solid free throw rate of 0.269 (above their season average of 0.216) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 25.0 (below their season average of 29.6). UAPB had marks of 0.080 and 13.8, respectively, for those same stats. Meanwhile, Pittsburgh’s turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over UAPB. The Panthers had a rate of 8.1 (better than their season average of 18.0), while the Golden Lions posted a mark of 30.4 (above their season average of 23.9). Pittsburgh received a boost from Justin Champagnie, who finished with 18 points and six rebounds. Xavier Sneed, meanwhile had a good outing for Kansas State, contributing 21 points and six rebounds.
Half-court execution will be of utmost importance when a pair of the country’s slowest-paced teams face off. Pittsburgh ranks 276th in possessions per game (67.5) and Kansas State is 344th (64.9) since the 2018-19 season. Furthermore, the Wildcats’ 57th-ranked defense (opponents’ effective field goal percentage of 0.476) will battle against the Panthers’ 317th-ranked offense (effective field goal percentage of 0.473).
Kansas State Wildcats vs. Pittsburgh Panthers Odds Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Pittsburgh, ATS Winner – Pittsburgh, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Kansas State ranks 57th in blocks allowed per game (2.8) while Pittsburgh ranks 253rd (5.1).
- The Wildcats rank 37th in steals per game (7.7) while the Panthers rank 172nd in steals allowed per game (6.5).
- Kansas State ranks 211th in three pointers attempted per game (21.2) while Pittsburgh ranks 251st (20.1).
- The Wildcats rank 56th in rebounds allowed per game (32.6) while the Panthers rank 245th (36.6).
- Kansas State ranks 47th in assists allowed per game (11.3) while Pittsburgh ranks 202nd (13.7).
