Kansas State Wildcats vs Kansas Jayhawks Predictions, Picks, Odds, and NCAA Basketball Betting Preview – February 25 2019

Another edition of the Sunflower Showdown rivalry between the University of Kansas and Kansas State University arrives this Monday, with the Jayhawks playing host to the Wildcats. When they met less than three weeks ago, Kansas State won 74-67 and moved the all-time record to 196-94 in favor of the Jayhawks, although the Wildcats are chipping away here in 2019. In the Feb. 5 meeting, KU forward Dedric Lawson poured in 18 points while KSU guard Barry Brown Jr. matched that number for his team, leading them to a win which snapped an eight game losing streak against their bitter rival. Going into Monday’s game, Kansas is priced at +2800 to win the Men’s NCAA Championship while Kansas State is priced at +6000.

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Betting Preview for the Kansas State Wildcats vs Kansas Jayhawks College Basketball Game on February 25, 2019

Where: Allen Fieldhouse, Lawrence, KS

When: Monday, February 25, 2019, 9:00 PM ET

Line: Kansas State Wildcats (odds) vs. Kansas Jayhawks (odds) – view all NCAA Basketball lines

TV Broadcast: ESPN

Betting on the Kansas State Wildcats (21-6 Overall / 11-3 Conference)

Kansas State handed Oklahoma State a good ol’ fashioned butt whooping on Saturday, winning by a total of 39 points (85-46) and blowing the spread out of the water. Cowboys Mike Boynton head coach found this team down 8-0 in the first three minutes, then called a timeout to no avail, as the Wildcats added 7 more points for a 15-0 start. There was no looking back as Kansas State was firing on all defensive and offensive cylinders with five players scoring double figures. With the game in the pocket early, Wildcats starters got to rest for much of second half allowing the bench to flex its muscle (and depth) by pouring in 38 points. This will keep the starters fresh and bench confident for a more competitive matchup this Monday – against the Jayhawks. A Big 12 Championship is so close that Kansas State can practically taste it, and they’ll be looking to make an example of their local rival.

On the road so far this season, Kansas State is 6-4 straight up (SU) and 7-3 against the spread (ATS). KS is also 13-7 ATS in games after a win.

Betting on the Kansas Jayhawks (20-7 Overall / 9-5 Conference)

The 12th ranked Kansas Jayhawks didn’t have the same kind of Saturday as their rival. The 14th ranked Texas Tech Red Raiders led 45-20 by the end of the first half, and finished off the Jayhawks just as strong, winning 91-62. Kansas forward Dedric Lawson once again led his team in scoring, but with a paltry 14-points on 3-of-8 shooting in this showing. No other Kansas player put up double digits as Texas Tech defense shut them all down. The Red Raiders also had free reign from the field and paint, as Kansas defense was no where to be found, allowing four players to score in double digits. This heavy loss has a major impact on the intense Big 12 race, as Kansas now falls behind both Kansas State and Texas Tech with four games remaining in league play.

When playing at home so far this season, Kansas is 18-0 SU and 10-8 ATS, and are 4-2 ATS after a loss.

Writer’s Prediction

Kansas State wins in a close one, 69-67, and closes its grip on the Big 12.

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