The Kansas State Wildcats (7-2) look to continue their six-game winning streak against the Southern Miss Golden Eagles (7-3) at Fred Bramlage Coliseum. The game can be seen on ESPN 3 at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 19, 2018.
Southern Miss Golden Eagles at Kansas State Wildcats Betting Prediction
The Golden Eagles come in on a high note after blowing out the Southeastern Baptist Chargers in their last contest, 111-66. The Golden Eagles had a much better free throw rate (0.269 vs. 0.100) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (43.5 vs. 20.4). Southern Miss was led by Cortez Edwards, who recorded eight points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists.
In the Wildcats’ previous outing, they defeated the Kennesaw State Owls, 56-41. The Wildcats had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (41.2 vs. 24.3) and had a better free throw rate (0.083 vs. 0.058). Barry Brown Jr. was the game’s high scorer with 15 points on 7-for-15 shooting from the field.
Edwards has averaged 0 points over the last five games for Southern Miss.
Kansas State might have trouble scoring as they go head-to-head against one of the NCAA’s best defenses. Since last season, Southern Miss ranks 16th in defensive efficiency while the Wildcats rank 281st in offensive efficiency. Additionally, the Golden Eagles rank seventh in turnover percentage (14.5 percent), while the Wildcats rank 14th in opponents’ turnover percentage (22.5 percent).
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Kansas State ranks 24th in rebounds allowed per game (33.5) while Southern Miss ranks 187th (36.1).
The Golden Eagles rank 22nd in steals per game (7.3) while the Wildcats rank 153rd in steals allowed per game (6.0).
Kansas State ranks 119th in three pointers allowed per game (21.5) while Southern Miss ranks 239th (25.4).
The Golden Eagles rank 42nd in blocks per game (2.3) while the Wildcats rank 161st (2.8).
Southern Miss ranks 13th in assists per game (15.5) while Kansas State ranks 81st (13.9).
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