Kansas Jayhawks vs West Virginia Mountaineers Betting Picks & Predictions
In a highly anticipated BIG 12 matchup, the Kansas Jayhawks and the West Virginia Mountaineers will face off on Saturday afternoon. The Jayhawks, with a strong record of
Game outlook
In a highly anticipated BIG 12 matchup, the Kansas Jayhawks and the West Virginia Mountaineers will face off on Saturday afternoon. The Jayhawks, with a strong record of 24-11, are coming off a road victory against Oklahoma State earlier in the week. Meanwhile, the Mountaineers suffered a disappointing loss to Oklahoma in their previous away game. In their previous matchups, Kansas emerged victorious in all three meetings last season. As the betting favorite, Kansas initially opened with a -9.5 spread, which has since increased to -10.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Jayhawks -560 | Mountaineers +409
Spread: Jayhawks -10 (-110) | Mountaineers +10 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 148.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Kansas will win straight-up is 85%.
Kansas Jayhawks
The Kansas Jayhawks have had an impressive season, only losing two games so far. Their first defeat came against a ranked Marquette team, but they have since won nine in a row. Their winning streak ended with a road loss to UCF, but they quickly rebounded with wins against Oklahoma and Oklahoma State. The team has also covered the spread in three of their last five games. Kevin McCullar Jr. has been a standout player, consistently reaching 20 points in multiple games and averaging 19.8 points per game this season. Hunter Dickinson has also been performing well, scoring at least 20 points in four of his last five games and increasing his season average to 19.3 points per game. K.J Adams Jr. has also been contributing offensively with at least 15 points in three of his last four games. In rankings, the Jayhawks are at 13th in DI in Ken Pomeroy's ratings and maintained their #3 spot in the previous edition of the AP Top 25. They have a 3-1 road record and have been scoring consistently, averaging 79.2 points per game. Defensively, they are conceding an average of 66 points per game. In terms of power rankings, they are ranked 75 overall with a 70th rank on offense, hitting 50.91% of their field goals and 74.04% of their free throws. They are ranked 63rd on defense, allowing opponents to score 66.29 points per game. The team has a 15-2 record this season, with a 7-9-1 record against the spread. take off then KJ 😮💨 #LevelUp x @kj_atx pic.twitter.com/gxXYEqluFD