Wichita State vs. Kansas odds, picks and predictions
The Wichita State Shockers (8-4) and No. 2 Kansas Jayhawks (11-1) meet Saturday in Kansas City. Tip-off from T-Mobile Center is set for 4 p.m. ET (ESPN2). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook's lines around the Wichita State vs. Kansas odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.
Wichita State suffered a 69-60 loss vs. the Kansas State Wildcats in its last outing, failing to cover as a 5.5-point underdog Dec. 21 on this same floor at T-Mobile Center. The Shockers have lost 3 of their last 4 and have failed to score 70 or more points in 3 consecutive games. They also are 0-4 against the spread (ATS) in their last 4.
Kansas, which is No. 2 in the Paste BN Sports Coaches Poll, enters on a 7-game win streak. The Jayhawks have scored north of 70 points in 5 of their last 6 while also allowing less than 70 points in 6 of their last 7. However, Kansas, just like Wichita State, has failed to cover the spread in 4 consecutive games.
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Wichita State vs. Kansas odds
Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 3:27 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Wichita State +640 (bet $100 to win $640) | Kansas -1000 (bet $1,000 to win $100)
- Against the spread: Wichita State +12.5 (-115) | Kansas -12.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 146.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Wichita State vs. Kansas picks and predictions
Prediction
Kansas 77, Wichita State 67
Moneyline
PASS.
I like Kansas to win here, but the Jayhawks are not worth betting on as a -1000 favorite. Bet on the spread and/or total instead.
Against the spread
LEAN WICHITA STATE +12.5 (-105).
Kansas is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games when being a double-digit favorite. The Jayhawks have the advantage over the Shockers in almost every major category statistically, but the Shockers' rebounding advantage is what will help them keep this game close enough to cover. Wichita State averages 43.5 rebounds per game -- tied for 11th in the country -- while Kansas averages 38.2 (113th), according to NCAA.org.
This is a LEAN because neither team has been good ATS recently, or at all, this season.
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Over/Under
BET UNDER 146.5 (-110).
The Under has hit in 3 consecutive games for both the Shockers and the Jayhawks. After opening the season with 3 consecutive Overs, Kansas has cashed Under tickets in 8 of its last 9 contests. Wichita is 6-5 O/U on the season.
Kansas is a very good defensive team, and that defense will be what allows this game to hit the Under.
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