The Kansas State Wildcats (17-5, 7-2 Big 12) and the Baylor Bears (15-7, 6-3 Big 12), who both like to play patient, will clash at Ferrell Center. The game will air on ESPN2 at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.
Kansas State Wildcats at Baylor Bears Betting Prediction
In the Wildcats’ last game, they defeated the No. 13 Kansas Jayhawks, 74-67. Kansas State’s 14.9 turnover percentage was their biggest strength over Kansas, who had a mark of 28.0. The Wildcats’ mark was better than their season average of 16.1, while the Jayhawks’ was above their season average of 16.0. Kansas State was led by Barry Brown Jr., who was the top scorer from either team with 18 points on 5-for-10 shooting.
The Bears were beaten by the Texas Longhorns in their last outing, 84-72. One of Texas’ biggest advantages was getting to the charity stripe. They had 34 free throw attempts, while Baylor had just 15. Baylor’s Jared Butler contributed 13 points and six assists in the game.
Half-court execution will be of utmost importance when a pair of the nation’s slowest-paced teams battle. Baylor currently ranks 311th in possessions per game (66.7) and Kansas State is 333rd (65.7).
After the Wildcats won both meetings against the Bears last season, these teams will go head-to-head for the first time this year. In the last matchup, Kansas State won 77-67. The Wildcats had a much better turnover percentage (14.2 vs. 19.4) and had a better free throw rate (0.380 vs. 0.327).
Kansas State Wildcats at Baylor Bears Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Baylor, ATS Winner – Kansas State, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Baylor ranks 14th in blocks per game (5.1) while Kansas State ranks 190th (2.1).
The Bears rank 48th in three pointers allowed per game (19.8) while the Wildcats rank 141st (22.4).
Kansas State ranks 38th in assists allowed per game (11.3) while Baylor ranks 92nd (12.3).
The Wildcats rank 42nd in steals per game (7.7) while the Bears rank 87th (6.8).
Baylor ranks 24th in rebounds allowed per game (31.4) while Kansas State ranks 30th (31.6).
Bettings Trends:
The Wildcats’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 7.2, up from 6.4 for the season.
During their last five games, the Bears have scored an average of 79.4 points per game (6.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 67.2 points per game (2.7 above their season average).
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