Big East and Big 12 Rivalry Renewed: Villanova and Kansas State Square Off in Battle of Wildcats
The Big East and Big 12 rivalry continues on Tuesday as the Villanova Wildcats (#18) travel to take on the Kansas State Wildcats at Bramlage Coliseum in Manhattan, Kansas.
Game outlook
The Big East and Big 12 rivalry continues on Tuesday as the Villanova Wildcats (#18) travel to take on the Kansas State Wildcats at Bramlage Coliseum in Manhattan, Kansas. Villanova is coming off a close loss to Drexel, in which they were favored by 10, while K-State narrowly won in overtime against North Alabama, a game in which they were favored by 18.5. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00 EST and the game will be televised on ESPN2.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Wildcats -159 | Wildcats +130
Spread: Wildcats -2.5 (-110) | Wildcats +2.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 142 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Villanova will win straight-up is 61%.
Villanova Wildcats
Villanova is therefore achieving solid performances in both offense and defense, and despite their losses to teams in the Big 5 Classic, they still remain 18th in the country.
Kansas St. Wildcats Analysis
Kansas State ranks 53rd overall according to KenPom. They have a balanced team, ranking 60th in offensive efficiency and 58th in defensive efficiency. Led by guard Tylor Perry and wings Cam Carter and Arthur Kaluma, they average 83.86 PPG and are able to win close matchups, demonstrated by their 3-0 record in overtime games this season. The Wildcats rank 137th in tempo, making them an often slower-paced team offensively.