Cincinnati Bearcats vs Kansas St. Wildcats Betting Picks & Predictions
The Big 12 conference play is set to begin on Monday with a matchup between the (10-1, 0-0 Big 12) and the (6-5, 0-0 Big 12) teams. Last season, Cincinnati narrowly defeated
Game outlook
The Big 12 conference play is set to begin on Monday with a matchup between the (10-1, 0-0 Big 12) and the (6-5, 0-0 Big 12) teams. Last season, Cincinnati narrowly defeated Kansas State by two points at home. Cincinnati is coming off a dominant 84-49 victory over Grambling, while Kansas State suffered an 84-65 loss on the road to Wichita State. The upcoming game is scheduled for 7:00 EST at Bramlage Coliseum in Manhattan, Kansas, and will be broadcast on CBSSN. Cincinnati is favored to win by four points and the line has remained steady.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Bearcats -182 | Wildcats +150
Spread: Bearcats -4 (-110) | Wildcats +4 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 141 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Cincinnati will win straight-up is 65%.
Cincinnati Bearcats
The Cincinnati Bearcats have had a successful non-conference schedule, finishing with a 10-1 record and strong wins over Georgia Tech, Xavier, and Dayton. Senior center Aziz Bandaogo leads the team with 9.6 PPG and 5.3 RPG, while Simas Lukosius leads in scoring with 14.9 PPG and Jizzle James leads in assists with 5.2 APG. Cincinnati is currently ranked 20th in Division I and has a strong defensive efficiency ranking at 5th in the nation. Offensively, the Bearcats shoot well from the field and three-point range, but struggle at the free throw line. Defensively, they excel at limiting opponents' field goals and three-pointers, but struggle with allowing free throws. Overall, Cincinnati is a strong team with a solid record and successful statistics on both ends of the court.