Namely Bill Self of Kansas and Jay Wright of Villanova are larger than life coaching figures. College basketball legends that have each hoisted the national championship trophy. Specifically, Wright has reignited the national success and brand of Nova. The Wildcats have won the National Championship in 2018 and 2016. Self has reclaimed the Jayhawks rightful place as a College Basketball bets Marquee blue blood program. So far Kansas has had better results and higher ranking for 2019-20. But Villanova is alive and capable home team that will have a passionate sellout crowd behind them.
Kansas Jayhawks Vs. Villanova Wildcats
| Date and Time: | Saturday, December 21, 2019, Noon ET |
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| Location: | Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Kansas vs. Villanova TV Coverage: | FOX |
| Kansas Vs. Villanova Betting on College Basketball Bets odds at SBG: | Click Here |
Kansas Jayhawks vs. Villanova Wildcats Overview
Villanova has a sports betting record of 8-2 straight up, 3-6-1 against the spread with 7-3 over the total. Of great concern is that noticeable value decline for the Wildcats. Jay Wright’s team has become too much of a national brand. Casual public betting money flows freely towards them. Overall Nova ranks 33rd in the nation for scoring offense, but 194th for points allowed.
By contrast, Kansas is 9-1 straight up, 6-4 against the spread, and 4-6 under the total. KU has national metrics of 9th for scoring offense and 71st for points allowed. Late on Kansas has had the hot hand with five covers in their last six games. Specifically, the Jayhawks’ biggest game of the year was a 68-66 loss to Duke at Madison Square Garden.
Key Jayhawks: G Devon Dotson (19.6 PTS, 3.7 REB, 4.8 AST, 50.4% FG, 85.3 FT, 31.8% 3P), Udoka Azubuike (14.2 PTS, 8.1 REB, 83.1% FG, 37.8% FG,), G Ochai Agbaji (11.4 PTS, 5.1 REB, 2.6 AST, 46.2% FG, 75% FT, 41.2% 3P)
Key Wildcats: F Saddiq Bey (16.3 PTS, 5.5 REB, 2.3 AST, 54.1% FG, 84.4% FT, 44.4% 3P), G Collin Gillespie (14.4 PTS, 5.2 AST, 41.3% FG, 82.2% FT, 35.6% 3P), G Justin Moore (12.6 PTS, 45.5% FG, 76.2% FT, 43.3% 3P), F Jeremiah Robinson Earl (12.1 PTS, 9.7 REB. 48.4% FG, 83.9% FT, 35% 3P)
Kansas and Villanova Against the Spread
The Jayhawks Are:
- 4-14 against the spread in their last 18 away games
- 5-1 over the total on the road
- 3-7 on the board in December away games
- 3-4 under the total on the road in December
- 1-6 vs. the odds head to head with Villanova
- 2-3 under the total in their series with the Wildcats
The Wildcats Are:
- 8-3 against the spread in their last 11 home games
- 4-6 under the total when playing at home
- 2-4 on the board when playing at home in December
- 2-4 under the total in December home games
- 1-0 vs. the line when hosting Kansas
- 1-0 over the total in home games vs. the Jayhawks
Kansas vs. Villanova College Basketball Bets Picks
As was previously noted Villanova is a strong College Basketball bets Value at home. In the same way, Kansas has been a terrible betting value on the road. With a charged-up home crowd, Villanova will be alive and a dangerous dog. Also, Nova owns this series.
Kansas vs. Villanova College Basketball Bet Pick: Villanova Wildcats
Kansas vs. Villanova College Basketball Bets Score Prediction: Villanova 88, Kansas 82