Encompassing the rivalry between Kansas State and Kansas was their February 5 matchup in Manhattan. Host K-State won a rare 74-67 win over their hated arch rival in the Little Apple. As a result, the Wildcats have been the lead team in the Big 12 Conference ever since. But now the rematch at famed Allen Fieldhouse beckons. Certainly, Kansas is the favorite with the NCAA basketball championship odds. And the coaching rivalry of KSU’s Bruce Webber vs. KU’s Bill Self will continue. Self has the long-term advantage but Webber currently holds the last laugh.
Kansas State Wildcats vs. Kansas Jayhawks
Date and Time: Monday, February 25, 2019, 9 p.m. Eastern
Location: Allen Fieldhouse, Lawrence, Kansas
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Wildcats
Late on Kansas State leads the Big 12 Conference by a single game. Further the Wildcats have been in strong form with the board. KSU has paid in eight of their last ten games with five of their last six games going over the total. National metrics have the Wildcats ranked fourth best for defense although 325th for scoring offense. Owing to that is a record of 20-6 straight up, 15-11 against the spread and 11-15 under the total.
Kansas Jayhawks
In the same way Kansas has been getting the cash. KU has covered four of their last five games with four of those five matchups going over the total. Nationally the Jayhawks rank 76th for scoring offense and 141st for points allowed. As a result, Kansas is 20-6 straight up, 12-14 vs. the line, and 15-10-1 over the total. KU is one game behind KSU in the Big 12 race.
Important Players on Court
Certainly, Kansas will have the most talented player on the court in forward Dedric Lawson. As an example, Lawson is averaging 19.2 points and 10.3 rebounds per game.
Stats to Consider
Kansas State has looked like a NCAA basketball championship odds power getting points on the road. As an example, the Wildcats have gotten the money in 13 of their last 20 in that role. Six of their last eight as away pups went over the total. However, Kansas brings their best value as a home chalk. KU has covered the spread in six of their last nine laying points at Allen Fieldhouse. Seven of their last ten in that situation went over the total.
Team vs. Team
Kansas State has had the recent online wagering value advantage in their series with Kansas. In fact, KU has gotten the money in just two of their last six with K-State. Three of the last five between these teams went under the total. Further, the Wildcats have paid in three of their last four visits to Allen Fieldhouse. Three of the last four between these teams at KU went under the total.
Matchup to Watch
On this occasion fading the public looks like the smart move. Kansas will be a popular choice with the NCAA basketball championship odds to get revenge at home. As was previously noted, Kansas State is reliable on the road and at Allen Fieldhouse.
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