Kansas Jayhawks (18-4) vs. Kansas State Wildcats (14-8)
February 5, 2024 9:00 pm EDT
The Line: Kansas State Wildcats +5.5; Over/Under: +143.5
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The Kansas Jayhawks look for a win after winning 5 of their last 7 games. The Kansas State Wildcats are riding a 4-game losing streak. Let’s preview this game and give out a Kansas Jayhawks vs Kansas State Wildcats prediction.
Kansas Jayhawks Betting Preview
The Kansas Jayhawks are coming off wins over Oklahoma State and Houston. The Kansas Jayhawks are averaging 79.1 points on 51.5 percent shooting and allowing 67.5 points on 39.4 percent shooting. Kevin McCullar Jr. is averaging 19.7 points and 6.4 rebounds, while Hunter Dickinson is averaging 18.8 points and 11.1 rebounds. KJ Adams Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Johnny Furphy is dishing 0.7 assists. The Kansas Jayhawks are shooting 36.5 percent from beyond the arc and 73.8 percent from the free throw line. The Kansas Jayhawks are allowing 32 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34 rebounds per game.
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Kansas State Wildcats Betting Preview
The Kansas State Wildcats lost to Iowa State, Houston, Oklahoma, and Oklahoma State streak. The Kansas State Wildcats are averaging 72 points on 43.3 percent shooting and allowing 68.7 points on 40.1 percent shooting. Cam Carter is averaging 15.8 points and 2.9 assists, while Tylor Perry is averaging 14.6 points and 3 rebounds. Arthur Kaluma is the third double-digit scorer and Will McNair Jr. is grabbing 5.3 rebounds. The Kansas State Wildcats are shooting 31.1 percent from beyond the arc and 72.6 percent from the free throw line. The Kansas State Wildcats are allowing 31.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.7 rebounds per game.
Kansas State Wildcats Team Facts
- Kansas State has won 19 of its last 20 night games at Fred Bramlage Coliseum.
- Each of Kansas State’s last six games at Fred Bramlage Coliseum have produced a total of 136 or fewer points.
- Kansas State has lost the first half in each of its last 10 games against AP-ranked opponents.
Kansas Jayhawks Team Facts
- Kansas has won 25 of its last 26 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Six of Kansas’ last seven games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 143+ points.
- Kansas has won the first half in 12 of its last 13 night games against Kansas State.
Kansas Jayhawks vs Kansas State Wildcats prediction
The Kansas State Wildcats will be up for this game given it’s a rivalry, and they’re at home. The Bramlage Coliseum will be jumping for this one to provide the Wildcats a boost. However, Kansas State has had issues against good teams in Big 12 play, and we’ve seen the offense held under 60 points in 2 of its last 3 games. The Kansas Jayhawks are coming off a convincing win over Houston, and they’re a legit powerhouse when they play to their potential. I’d need more points to consider Kansas State in this spot. Give me the Jayhawks.
