The Monmouth Hawks (1-2) will travel to Allen Fieldhouse to meet the fifth-ranked Kansas Jayhawks (1-1). Action gets underway at 8 p.m. ET on Friday, November 15, 2019.
Monmouth Hawks vs. Kansas Jayhawks ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Jayhawks defeated the UNCG Spartans, 74-62, while the Hawks were blown out by the Kansas State Wildcats, 73-54.
Kansas dominated nearly every facet of the contest. They had a free throw rate of 0.169 and an offensive rebounding percentage of 30.6. For those same stats, UNCG put up marks of 0.097 and 24.4, respectively. Monmouth, meanwhile, had a better effective field goal percentage (0.458 vs. 0.500). Devon Dotson was a key piece for Kansas with 22 points, eight rebounds and six assists. Monmouth was led by Ray Salnave, who finished with 20 points and five rebounds.
From an effective field goal percentage perspective, Kansas figures to have a noteworthy advantage. Dating back to the 2018-19 season, the Jayhawks defense ranks 49th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.476), while the Monmouth offense ranks 340th in effective field goal percentage (0.458).
Monmouth Hawks at Kansas Jayhawks Odds Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Kansas, ATS Winner – Kansas, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Kansas ranks 44th in rebounds per game (38.4) while Monmouth ranks 201st (34.7).
- The Jayhawks rank 235th in three pointers attempted per game (20.5) while the Hawks rank 318th (16.5).
- Kansas ranks 90th in blocks per game (3.8) while Monmouth ranks 170th in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
- The Jayhawks rank 90th in steals per game (6.8) while the Hawks rank 238th in steals allowed per game (7.1).
- Kansas ranks 165th in assists per game (13.3) while Monmouth ranks 283rd (11.2).
