The No. 1 Kansas Jayhawks (28-7) go head-to-head against the No. 8 Seton Hall Pirates (22-11) in the Second Round of the NCAA Tournament at Intrust Bank Arena. The game is scheduled to begin at 7:10 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 17, 2018.
Seton Hall Pirates vs. Kansas Jayhawks Betting Prediction
In the First Round, the Pirates defeated the No. 9 North Carolina State Wolfpack, 94-83. The Pirates knocked down 31 of their 39 free throws (79.5 percent) and had a turnover percentage of 8.5 (better than their season average of 15.4). With 26 points on 6-for-14 shooting, Khadeen Carrington led Seton Hall in scoring.
The Jayhawks beat the No. 16 Penn Quakers in the First Round, 76-60. The Jayhawks made 15 of their 17 free throws (88.2 percent) and held the Quakers to an offensive rebounding percentage of 13.2 (below their season average of 24.0). Devonte’ Graham was the game’s high scorer with 29 points on 9-for-24 shooting.
This battle figures to be a high-scoring affair as a pair of the NCAA’s best offenses battle. Kansas currently ranks 15th with 116.9 points per 100 possessions and Seton Hall is 50th (112.1). Also, the Pirates are among the nation’s best on the offensive backboards, ranking 34th in offensive rebounding percentage (34.1 percent). The Jayhawks, meanwhile, rank 285th at grabbing defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 68.8 percent.
Khadeen Carrington has averaged 22.4 points, 5.2 rebounds and 4.4 assists over the last five games for Seton Hall.
Seton Hall Pirates vs. Kansas Jayhawks Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Seton Hall, ATS Winner – Seton Hall, O/U – Over
Notes
Betting Notes:
Kansas ranks 55th in three pointers attempted per game (25.0) while Seton Hall ranks 225th (20.0).
The Pirates average 38.2 rebounds per game, which ranks 48th in the nation. The Jayhawks rank 170th in rebounds allowed per game (35.1).
Kansas ranks 13th in assists per game (16.8) while Seton Hall ranks 111th in assists allowed per game (12.8).
The Jayhawks average 4.2 blocks per game, which ranks 52nd in the nation. The Pirates rank 118th in blocks allowed per game (3.3).
Kansas averages 6.7 steals per game, which ranks 96th in the NCAA. Seton Hall ranks 100th in steals allowed per game (5.9).
Bettings Trends:
The Pirates’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 4.6, down from 5.8 for the season.
During their last five games, the Jayhawks have scored an average of 77.2 points per game (4.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 69.4 points per game (1.2 below their season average).
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