Kansas Jayhawks Look to Secure Win and Cover Against Struggling Wichita State Shockers
The Wichita State Shockers (8-4, 4-7 ATS) go head-to-head against the #2 Kansas Jayhawks (11-1, 4-7-1 ATS) in an in-state matchup at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City,
Game outlook
The Wichita State Shockers (8-4, 4-7 ATS) go head-to-head against the #2 Kansas Jayhawks (11-1, 4-7-1 ATS) in an in-state matchup at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri on Saturday. Kansas is the betting favorite opening at -13.5 and the current line is -4. Wichita State just lost in-state to Kansas State (69-60) while Kansas won their game against Yale (75-60). The game is scheduled for 4:00 EST and it will be broadcast on ESPN2.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Hokies +140 | Demon Deacons -170
Spread: Hokies +4 (-110) | Demon Deacons -4 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 144 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Wake Forest will win straight-up is 63%.
Virginia Tech Hokies
Wichita State is struggling coming into their game against the strongest opponent this season, having lost three of their last four games, including two to power conference teams. The Shockers are led by junior Colby Rogers, who is averaging 16.8 points and 35 made threes. He is supported by Xavier Bell (14.7 PPG), Kenny Pohto (12.0 PPG, 8.0 RPG), and Harlond Beverly (10.3 PPG, 3.7 APG). Wichita ranks 118th overall according to KenPom and their offenses ranks 170th in efficiency, while their defense ranks 89th. Virginia Tech, meanwhile, is ranked 79th with an offense ranking 208th on scoring 74 points per game and defence ranking 53rd, allowing 65.27 points per game.