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Game time: January 27, 2024 at 12:00 PM ET

Venue: Fertitta Center — Houston, TX

Article updated Jan 26, 10:17 PM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

In an upcoming college basketball game, the Kansas State Wildcats will face off against the #4 Houston Cougars. Both teams have a 4-2 record in the Big 12 conference. In

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In an upcoming college basketball game, the Kansas State Wildcats will face off against the #4 Houston Cougars. Both teams have a 4-2 record in the Big 12 conference. In their previous game, Kansas State suffered a loss to #23 Iowa State and failed to cover the spread as underdogs. On the other hand, Houston secured a strong road victory over #21 BYU, covering the spread as favorites. This will be the first meeting between these teams, as Houston is new to the Big 12. The game will take place at the Fertitta Center in Houston, Texas, with Houston being the favored team with a -14.5 point spread that has remained unchanged.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Wildcats +1,025 | Cougars -1,900

Spread: Wildcats +14.5 (-110) | Cougars -14.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 127.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Houston will win straight-up is 95%.

Kansas St. Wildcats

The content discusses the performance of the Kansas State Wildcats basketball team in the Big 12 conference. The article highlights the team's position in the conference standings and their recent road losses to Texas Tech and Iowa State. It also provides information about the team's top scorers, Cam Carter, Arthur Kaluma, and Tylor Perry, along with their shooting statistics and offensive contributions. The article mentions the team's ranking in various statistical categories, such as offensive and defensive efficiency, tempo, and rebounding. Additionally, it notes that the team is currently on the bubble for making the NCAA Tournament according to Joe Lunardi's projections. Finally, the content includes an injury report stating that there are no listed injuries for the team. KALUMA WITH THE ANSWER FROM THE LOGO pic.twitter.com/F1TvJrVU7p

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Houston Cougars Analysis

The Houston Cougars basketball team has had a successful season so far, winning 14 games before facing their first back-to-back losses on the road in the Big 12 conference. However, they were able to bounce back by winning three consecutive games, including their first road conference win. Guard LJ Cryer has been a standout performer for the team, leading them in scoring with an average of 15.6 points per game. He has been particularly impressive from beyond the arc, making 59 three-pointers on 39.6% shooting. Cryer's performance has been crucial in the team's recent victories against BYU and UCF. In addition to Cryer, guard Emanuel Sharp has also contributed to the team's scoring, averaging 12.3 points per game. However, he has been going through a scoring slump in his last four games, failing to score in double figures. Guard Jamal Shead is another player who has consistently scored in double figures, averaging 11.4 points per game while leading the team with 6.0 assists per game. Forward J'Wan Roberts is the team's top frontcourt player, averaging 8.1 points and 7.1 rebounds per game. The Houston Cougars currently hold the top overall ranking in KenPom and boast the best defense in the nation in terms of efficiency. They also have a strong offensive efficiency ranking of 15th. The team plays at a slow pace, ranking near the bottom in terms of pace of play. According to Bracketology, they are projected to receive a number 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament. In terms of injuries, there are no listings that will impact the team's depth chart. The Houston Cougars have a power ranking of 13 and rank 197th in offense, scoring an average of 73.95 points per game. However, their defense is ranked 1st, allowing an average of only 51.89 points per game. Offensively, the team has a field goal percentage of 43.90%, ranking 224th nationally. They also have a free throw percentage of 67.53% and a three-point shooting percentage of 35.41%, ranking 303rd and 117th respectively. The team is strong on the boards, averaging 40.42 rebounds per game, ranking 29th. They also average 13.42 offensive assists and 9.11 turnovers per game, ranking 174th and It's simple in Fertitta Center on Saturday WEAR ⚫️ #ForTheCity x #GoCoogs pic.twitter.com/8dunDpmp0n

Houston Looks to Extend Dominance at Home Against Struggling Kansas State

Both teams boast a 4-2 record in league play, however, the disparity in talent between Houston and Kansas State is apparent. Houston currently holds the top overall ranking according to KenPom, while Kansas State lags behind at 60th. Kansas State's roster lacks a distinct advantage in this matchup, particularly due to the presence of undersized scorers Carter and Perry as their best players, whereas Houston's top three players are all highly skilled guards who match up perfectly against them. With seasoned guards Cryer and Shead leading the charge, Houston holds the upper hand in this specific matchup, especially with the strong 6'7 forward J'wan Roberts ready to neutralize Kaluma. It is worth noting that Houston remains unbeatable on their home court this season, consistently covering significant point spreads against formidable opponents. Their dominance is evidenced by impressive coverings of 13 points against Texas Tech, 20 points against West Virginia, and an astonishing 27 points against Penn. Conversely, Kansas State has struggled on the road, experiencing two league losses away from home. Therefore, it is safe to say that they will face significant challenges against one of the nation's top teams in a hostile environment. Houston stands as a formidable force throughout the season, garnering respect with each convincing victory. It is a reasonable expectation for them to continue their dominance and cover the spread in this upcoming 12:00 O'clock ESPN game.

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Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Kansas St. Wildcats+1,025 → +813Moved
  • Moneyline · Houston Cougars-1,900 → -1,400Moved
  • Spread · Kansas St. Wildcats+14.5 (-110) → +15 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Houston Cougars-14.5 (-110) → -15 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over127.5 (-110) → 129 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under127.5 (-110) → 129 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Kansas St. Wildcats
12-20 matchup record · 7-3-0 ATS · 3-7-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Houston Cougars
30-7 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-01-27T03:17:05.814Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

The content discusses the performance of the Kansas State Wildcats basketball team in the Big 12 conference. The article highlights the team's position in the conference standings and their recent road losses to Texas Tech and Iowa State. It also provides information about the team's top scorers, Cam Carter, Arthur Kaluma, and Tylor Perry, along with their shooting statistics and offensive contributions. The article mentions the team's ranking in various statistical categories, such as offensive and defensive efficiency, tempo, and rebounding. Additionally, it notes that the team is currently on the bubble for making the NCAA Tournament according to Joe Lunardi's projections. Finally, the content includes an injury report stating that there are no listed injuries for the team. KALUMA WITH THE ANSWER FROM THE LOGO pic.twitter.com/F1TvJrVU7p

The Houston Cougars basketball team has had a successful season so far, winning 14 games before facing their first back-to-back losses on the road in the Big 12 conference. However, they were able to bounce back by winning three consecutive games, including their first road conference win. Guard LJ Cryer has been a standout performer for the team, leading them in scoring with an average of 15.6 points per game. He has been particularly impressive from beyond the arc, making 59 three-pointers on 39.6% shooting. Cryer's performance has been crucial in the team's recent victories against BYU and UCF. In addition to Cryer, guard Emanuel Sharp has also contributed to the team's scoring, averaging 12.3 points per game. However, he has been going through a scoring slump in his last four games, failing to score in double figures. Guard Jamal Shead is another player who has consistently scored in double figures, averaging 11.4 points per game while leading the team with 6.0 assists per game. Forward J'Wan Roberts is the team's top frontcourt player, averaging 8.1 points and 7.1 rebounds per game. The Houston Cougars currently hold the top overall ranking in KenPom and boast the best defense in the nation in terms of efficiency. They also have a strong offensive efficiency ranking of 15th. The team plays at a slow pace, ranking near the bottom in terms of pace of play. According to Bracketology, they are projected to receive a number 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament. In terms of injuries, there are no listings that will impact the team's depth chart. The Houston Cougars have a power ranking of 13 and rank 197th in offense, scoring an average of 73.95 points per game. However, their defense is ranked 1st, allowing an average of only 51.89 points per game. Offensively, the team has a field goal percentage of 43.90%, ranking 224th nationally. They also have a free throw percentage of 67.53% and a three-point shooting percentage of 35.41%, ranking 303rd and 117th respectively. The team is strong on the boards, averaging 40.42 rebounds per game, ranking 29th. They also average 13.42 offensive assists and 9.11 turnovers per game, ranking 174th and It's simple in Fertitta Center on Saturday WEAR ⚫️ #ForTheCity x #GoCoogs pic.twitter.com/8dunDpmp0n

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Houston Cougars defeated Kansas St. Wildcats 74-52

Houston Cougars defeated Kansas St. Wildcats 74-52 on January 27, 2024, a 22-point decision in the series. Houston Cougars' strongest period was the 1st half, when it outscored its opponent 41-21. Against SportsJaw's recorded Kansas St. Wildcats +15 (-110) spread, Houston Cougars covered, while the 126 combined points finished under the recorded total of 129.

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Tipster picks

  • VfernandezSpread · Kansas St. Wildcats +14.5 (-110)Loss
  • MiamimikeTotal · Under 127.5 (-110)Win
  • 1735203231Spread · Houston Cougars +14.5 (-110)Win
  • 1735203231Total · Over 127.5 (-110)Loss
  • BookieslayerTotal · Over 127.5 (-110)Loss
  • BookieslayerSpread · Houston Cougars -14.5 (-110)Win
  • Philly267Spread · Kansas St. Wildcats +14.5 (-110)Loss
  • WarbuczSpread · Kansas St. Wildcats +14.5 (-110)Loss
  • JeffjacksonSpread · Houston Cougars +14.5 (-110)Win
  • PremierPicksTotal · Over 127.5 (-110)Loss
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  • JoeThomasSpread · Houston Cougars -14.5 (-110)Win
  • Leadpipe_LocksSpread · Houston Cougars -14.5 (-110)Win
  • UncledavidSpread · Kansas St. Wildcats +14.5 (-110)Loss
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  • Lockpicker69Spread · Kansas St. Wildcats +14.5 (-110)Loss
  • GeorgewSpread · Kansas St. Wildcats +14.5 (-110)Loss
  • BillywatersSpread · Houston Cougars -14.5 (-110)Win
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  • MbcSpread · Houston Cougars -14.5 (-110)Win
  • SfdanSpread · Kansas St. Wildcats +14.5 (-110)Loss
  • Barry713Spread · Houston Cougars -14.5 (-110)Win
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  • JoeyBergSpread · Kansas St. Wildcats +14.5 (-110)Loss
  • AdrianMariucciSpread · Houston Cougars -14.5 (-110)Win
  • DawhizTotal · Over 127.5 (-110)Loss
  • DawhizSpread · Houston Cougars -14.5 (-110)Win
  • MauriceJonesSpread · Houston Cougars -14.5 (-110)Win
  • 1756080561Spread · Kansas St. Wildcats +15 (-110)Loss
  • 1756080561Total · Over 128.5 (-110)Loss
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