Monday, February 6, 2017

Bramlage Coliseum

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The Kansas Jayhawks head to Bramlage Coliseum to take on the Kansas State Wildcats on Monday, February 6, 2017. The opening line for this game has Kansas as 3.5 point favorites.

The Jayhawks come into this game with an overall record of 20-2 and a road record of 5-1. They are 8-12 against the spread and their over/under record is 8-12. The Wildcats have an overall record of 15-7 and a home record of 10-2. They have an over/under record of 9-9 and they are 10-7 against the spread.

Frank Mason comes into this contest averaging 20.4 points per game while playing 35.7 minutes per night so far this season for the Jayhawks. He pulls down 4.3 rebounds per game and dishes out 5.2 assists per game as well. His field goal percentage is 51% while his free throw percentage is currently at 76%. Josh Jackson averages 16 points per game in 29.7 minutes per contest this season. He averages 3 assists per contest and 7 rebounds per game for Kansas. His field goal percentage is 50% for the year while his free throw percentage is 55%.

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Barry Brown averages 12.2 points per game while playing 32 minutes per contest this year for the Wildcats. He grabs 3.3 rebounds per game and has 2.6 assists per contest on the year. His field goal percentage is 42% and his free throw percentage currently is at 64%. Wesley Iwundu averages 12.2 points per game this season and he sees the court an average of 31 minutes per contest. He also averages 5.6 rebounds per contest and 3.6 assists per game. His field goal percentage is 47% and his free throw percentage is 72%.

Kansas averages 83.8 points per contest this season which ranks them 12th in the nation. Their average scoring margin is 12.9 and their shooting percentage is 50% as a team which has them ranked 7th. Behind the arc they shoot 41% which is good for 5th in the country. They average 39.9 rebounds per game and 16.8 assists per game which ranks them 19th and 20th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they rank 137th with 12.9 per game. The Jayhawks allow 71 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 126th in the nation. They also allow a 41% shooting percentage and a 36% average from behind the arc ranking them 52nd and 217th in those defensive categories. Opponents average 34.5 rebounds a game which ranks 132nd and they give up 12.8 assists per contest which puts them in 132nd place in the country. They force 13.5 turnovers per game which ranks them 159th in Division 1.

Kansas State averages 75.3 points per game this year which ranks them 117th in Division 1 college basketball. Their average scoring margin is 9.4 and their shooting percentage is 48% as a team which has them sitting in the 27th spot in the country. Behind the arc they shoot 38% which is good for 56th in the nation. They average 33.6 rebounds per game and 16.4 assists per contest which ranks them 277th and 30th respectively. In the turnover department the Wildcats rank 173rd with 13.3 per game. The Wildcats allow 65.9 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 44th in the country. They also allow a 42% shooting percentage and a 39% average from behind the arc ranking them 71st and 321st in those defensive statistics. Opponents average 33.1 rebounds a game which ranks 67th and they give up 13 assists per contest which puts them in 142nd place in the nation. The Wildcats force 16.4 turnovers per game which ranks them 12th in college basketball.

The Jayhawks average 79.5 points per game on the road this season and they have scored 73.7 ppg in their past 3 contests. They have an average scoring differential of 6.9 on the road and in their past 3 games their difference is -1.7 per contest. The Jayhawks have an offensive rating of 116 and they assist on 54.7% of their shots. In terms of pace they average 71.9 possessions per 40 minutes and their effective field goal percentage is 57%. As a team they have a true shooting percentage of 58% and they shoot 3 pointers on 34% of their shots. Kansas turns the ball over an average of 15.3 times per 100 possessions and they get a steal on 9.9% of their opponents possessions. Their total rebound percentage is 53.6% while their offensive rebound percentage is 35.4%. The Jayhawks give up 72.6 points per game on the road this season and they have surrendered 75.3 points per contest in their last 3 games.

The Wildcats score 75.1 ppg at home and they have averaged 67.7 points per contest in their last 3 games.They have an average scoring differential of -7.7 in their past 3 contests and at home this season they have a difference of 11.4 points per game. The Wildcats have a rating on offense of 109.5 and 62.3% of their shots are assisted. They possess the ball 68.3 times per 40 minutes and their effective field goal percentage for the year is 55%. As an offensive unit they have a true shooting percentage of 58% and they attempt 3 pointers on 36% of their shots. Kansas State turns it over an average of 17.1 times per 100 possessions and they steal the ball on 12.3% of their opponents possessions. Their total rebound percentage is 50.4% while their offensive rebound percentage for the season is 31.2%. The Wildcats give up 63.7 points per contest at home this year and they have given up 75.3 points per game in their past 3 contests.

Kansas Jayhawks Betting Trends

The Kansas Jayhawks are 8-12 against the spread

The Kansas Jayhawks are 8-12 against the over/under

Kansas State Wildcats Betting Trends

The Kansas State Wildcats are 10-7 against the spread

The Kansas State Wildcats are 9-9 against the over/under

Kansas Jayhawks Injuries

12/21/16 C Udoka Azubuike Wrist out for season
02/04/17 G Josh Jackson Legal problems is upgraded to probable Saturday vs. Iowa State
02/04/17 G Lagerald Vick Legal problems is upgraded to probable Saturday vs. Iowa State
01/27/17 F Carlton Bragg Jr. Suspension out indefinitely
01/03/17 C Evan Maxwell Personal has left team

Kansas State Wildcats Injuries

12/17/16 F Dante Williams Personal left the program
11/11/16 G Cartier Diarra Knee out for season
11/11/16 F James Love Foot out for season

Josh's Pick: Take Kansas -3.5

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