Krest's prediction: Expect the Jayhawks to win convincingly tonight.
Kansas Jayhawks coach Bill Self is expected to be on the sideline again when his team faces the cross-state rival Kansas State Wildcats. The Hall of Fame coach was hospitalized with chest pains and missed Monday's game.
Kansas State isn't as lucky, with two double-figure scorers expected to miss the game. The Jayhawks have won three straight, covering them all. The Wildcats have lost five of six and have won just one of their last seven ATS.Abdi Bashir Jr., the Wildcats' second-leading scorer, had surgery on a stress fracture in his foot this week and is out at least a month. Already down Bashir's 13.2 points per game, K-State will also likely be without 10.2-point scorer Khamari McGriff, who is day-to-day with an undisclosed problem. Facing Kansas' defense, which ranks in or near the top 10 in most analytics categories, is tough enough without missing two key weapons.Kansas State's defense could be the bigger factor in the outcome. The Wildcats play fast — they post the 14th-quickest tempo in the country, but they've found it hard to control opposing offenses at that pace in Big 12 play. The last three have hit 37% of their three-pointers. Both figures are significantly higher than Kansas State's defense's season averages, which were already middle of the pack. Kansas State has gone Under its last three games and six of the last 10, but don't fall for the trap. This is the lowest Over/Under points cutoff they've faced over that span. They've had five cutoffs in the 170s — and gone over two of them — and four in the 160s — and gone over two. The Wildcats seem determined to play fast, even if it's not in their best interests. Kansas plays slower but has shown it can also win a shootout, like the 104-101 win over TCU three weeks ago.is Kansas State's leading scorer. With Bashir out, the plan seems to be for him to take on more of a scoring load. Kansas' interior and perimeter defenses are both ranked about 200 spots higher than Utah's, so don't expect him to get anywhere near as many opportunities.: Our team of experts has thoroughly researched and handpicked each product that appears on our website. We may receive compensation if you sign up through our links. Since quitting his job as bank assistant vice-president in 2000, Shawn has covered Final Fours, Super Bowls, World Series games and title fights in boxing and UFC. His work has appeared on ESPN, MLB.com, Sports Illustrated and dozens of other outlets. His book,Tennessee vs Alabama Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight's College Basketball GameRams vs Seahawks Predictions, Picks & Best Bets for the NFC Championship GameCapitals vs Oilers Prediction, Picks & Same-Game Parlay for Tonight’s NHL GameHurricanes vs Senators Prediction, Picks & Same-Game Parlay for Tonight’s NHL GameRed Wings vs Jets Prediction, Picks & Same-Game Parlay for Tonight’s NHL GameIllinois vs Purdue Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight's College Basketball GameNorth Carolina vs Virginia Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight's College Basketball GameIf you choose to make use of any information on this website including online sports betting services from any websites that may be featured on this website, we strongly recommend that you carefully check your local laws before doing so.It is your sole responsibility to understand your local laws and observe them strictly.Covers does not provide any advice or guidance as to the legality of online sports betting or other online gambling activities within your jurisdiction and you are responsible for complying with laws that are applicable to you in your relevant locality.Covers disclaims all liability associated with your use of this website and use of any information contained on it.As a condition of using this website, you agree to hold the owner of this website harmless from any claims arising from your use of any services on any third party website that may be featured by Covers.
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