The No. 12 Kansas State Wildcats (1-0) meet the Denver Pioneers (1-0) at Fred Bramlage Coliseum. The game starts at 9 p.m. ET on Monday, November 12, 2018, and will air on ESPN 3.
Denver Pioneers at Kansas State Wildcats Betting Prediction
The Pioneers come in on a high note after defeating the Maine Black Bears in their last game, 63-50. The Pioneers had a better free throw rate (0.151 vs. 0.103) and had a much better turnover percentage (13.5 vs. 19.3). With 18 points on 6-for-13 shooting, Ronnie Harrell Jr. was the top scorer from either team.
In the Wildcats’ last game, they beat 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 top scorer from either team with 15 points on 7-for-15 shooting from the field.
Second-chance opportunities might be scarce for Kansas State in this battle. Dating back to last season, the Wildcats rank 267th in offensive rebounding percentage (26.3 percent), while Denver ranks 33rd in defensive rebounding percentage (75.4 percent). Also, the Pioneers rank 335th in turnover percentage (21.5 percent), while the Wildcats rank 22nd in opponents’ turnover percentage (22.1 percent).
Denver Pioneers vs. Kansas State Wildcats Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Denver, ATS Winner – Denver, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Kansas State ranks 17th in steals per game (8.0) while Denver ranks 274th (4.4).
The Pioneers rank 92nd in rebounds per game (36.9) while the Wildcats rank 313th (31.0).
Kansas State ranks 132nd in three pointers allowed per game (21.2) while Denver ranks 285th (25.0).
The Pioneers rank 23rd in assists allowed per game (11.0) while the Wildcats rank 85th (12.3).
Kansas State ranks 33rd in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while Denver ranks 79th (2.9).
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