West Virginia Mountaineers vs. Kansas Jayhawks ATS Prediction 03/15/19

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The West Virginia Mountaineers (14-19, 6-14 Big 12) go head-to-head against the 17th-ranked Kansas Jayhawks (24-8, 13-6 Big 12) in the Big 12 Conference Tourney at Sprint Center. Action begins at 9 p.m. ET on Friday, March 15, 2019, and can be seen on ESPN2.

West Virginia Mountaineers vs. Kansas Jayhawks Betting Odds

Both teams were victorious over their last opponent. The Jayhawks defeated the Texas Longhorns 65-57, while the Mountaineers beat the seventh-ranked Texas Tech Red Raiders 79-74.

West Virginia dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had an extraordinary offensive rebounding percentage of 45.2 (above their season average of 36.7) and a free throw rate of 0.299 (above their season average of 0.276). Texas Tech put up marks of 21.9 and 0.281, respectively, for those same stats. The Jayhawks, on the other hand, knocked down 16 of their 22 free throws (72.7 percent) and held the Longhorns to an offensive rebounding percentage of 19.4 (below their season average of 29.3). Devon Dotson had a solid outing for Kansas with 17 points. Emmitt Matthews Jr., meanwhile led the way for West Virginia, putting up 28 points and eight rebounds.

When considering effective field goal percentage, Kansas figures to have a considerable advantage. The Jayhawks defense ranks 45th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.476), while the West Virginia offense is ranked 312th in effective field goal percentage (0.475). Furthermore, the Mountaineers, who rank 39th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.277), will face a difficult test against the Jayhawks, who rank 35th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.187).

West Virginia Mountaineers vs. Kansas Jayhawks Free Pick

Free Pick: SU Winner – Kansas, ATS Winner – Kansas, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • West Virginia ranks 83rd in three pointers allowed per game (20.8) while Kansas ranks 263rd (25.7).
  • The Jayhawks average 3.8 blocks per game, which ranks 82nd in the NCAA. The Mountaineers rank 154th in blocks allowed per game (3.7).
  • Kansas ranks 141st in assists per game (13.3) while West Virginia ranks 161st in assists allowed per game (13.3).
  • The Mountaineers average 39.6 rebounds per game, which ranks 20th in the nation. The Jayhawks rank 183rd in rebounds allowed per game (35.6).
  • Kansas averages 6.8 steals per game, which ranks 83rd in the NCAA. West Virginia ranks 220th in steals allowed per game (8.5).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Jayhawks have scored an average of 69.4 points per game (5.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 64.8 points per game (4.9 below their season average).
  • The Mountaineers have outscored opponents by an average of 0.2 points in their last five games. On the season, West Virginia has lost by an average of 3.4 points.