The No. 12 Kansas State Wildcats (3-0) face off against the Penn Quakers (4-0) in the U.S. Virgin Islands Paradise Jam at Virgin Islands Sport & Fitness Center. The game starts at 7:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, November 18, 2018.
Penn Quakers vs. Kansas State Wildcats Free Prediction
The last time the Quakers played, they topped the UNI Panthers, 78-71. Penn’s turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over UNI. The Quakers had a rate of 17.0 (better than their season average of 18.1), while the Panthers posted a mark of 23.7 (above their season average of 9.0). With 27 points on 10-for-15 shooting, Devon Goodman was the game’s leading scorer.
The Wildcats had no trouble getting past the Eastern Kentucky Colonels in their last matchup, 95-68. The Wildcats had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (34.4 vs. 12.2) and had a better free throw rate (0.254 vs. 0.156). With 14 points, Kansas State’s Cartier Diarra had a good outing.
Second-chance opportunities could be rare for Kansas State in this battle. The Wildcats rank 262nd in offensive rebounding percentage (26.5 percent), while Penn ranks 15th in defensive rebounding percentage (76.7 percent) since the 2017-18 season.
Penn Quakers vs. Kansas State Wildcats Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Penn ranks 106th in rebounds per game (36.7) while Kansas State ranks 308th (31.6).
The Quakers rank 56th in three pointers attempted per game (25.0) while the Wildcats rank 242nd (20.1).
Kansas State ranks 16th in steals per game (8.1) while Penn ranks 142nd (6.2).
The Quakers rank fourth in assists allowed per game (9.6) while the Wildcats rank 80th (12.2).
Kansas State ranks 24th in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while Penn ranks 81st (2.9).
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