The Wofford Terriers (6-2), the NCAA’s top scoring defense, will square off with the second-ranked Kansas Jayhawks (6-0) at Allen Fieldhouse. The game begins at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 4, 2018.
Wofford Terriers at Kansas Jayhawks ATS Odds
Both teams defeated their last opponent. The Jayhawks defeated the Stanford Cardinal 90-84, while the Terriers beat the East Tennessee State Buccaneers 79-62.
Wofford played a nearly flawless game. They had an extraordinary offensive rebounding percentage of 40.0 (above their season average of 30.0) and a free throw rate of 0.340 (above their season average of 0.134). East Tennessee State recorded marks of 23.5 and 0.200, respectively, for those same stats. Kansas, on the other hand, played a flawless game. They had a turnover percentage of 12.7 (better than their season average of 14.7) and a free throw rate of 0.297 (above their season average of 0.257). For those same stats, Stanford had marks of 20.1 and 0.254, respectively. Dedric Lawson played a key role for Kansas with 24 points and 15 rebounds. Meanwhile, Fletcher Magee played well for Wofford, contributing 24 points.
The game should be a showdown of strength against strength as the high-octane offense of Kansas takes on the stingy defense of Wofford. Since last season, the Jayhawks rank 13th in offensive efficiency, while the Terriers are second in defensive efficiency. Additionally, the Terriers rank 352nd in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.206), while the Jayhawks rank 14th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.180).
Wofford Terriers at Kansas Jayhawks Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Kansas, ATS Winner – Wofford, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Wofford averages 25.9 three pointers per game, which ranks 14th in the NCAA. Kansas ranks 295th in three pointers allowed per game (25.0).
- The Terriers rank 41st in assists per game (15.4) while the Jayhawks rank 154th in assists allowed per game (13.2).
- Wofford ranks 13th in steals per game (6.8) while Kansas ranks 110th (6.6).
- The Terriers rank third in blocks allowed per game (2.3) while the Jayhawks rank 178th (3.6).
- Wofford ranks seventh in rebounds allowed per game (31.7) while Kansas ranks 168th (35.1).
