A Big 12/SEC challenge blockbuster is set for Saturday night when the #9 Kansas Jayhawks (16-4, 3-2 away) visit the Kentucky Wildcats (14-6, 11-1 home). These are two blue bloods of the sport, and it is always a showcase when they get together. Below is my college basketball best bet for Kansas vs Kentucky.
Kansas vs Kentucky Betting Pick
| ℹ️ The Pick: | Kentucky -1.5 |
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This game will be played at Rupp Arena at 8:00 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 28, 2023.
Why Bet Kentucky -1.5
✅ Kentucky is 4-1 against the spread in their last five games played.
✅ The Wildcats are 6-1 ATS in their last seven games against the Big 12.
✅ Kansas is 1-4 ATS in their last five games against Kentucky.
NCAABB
Kansas Jayhawks
Kentucky Wildcats
Team Stats Per Game
Advanced Game Stats
Offense/Defense
| KAN | Advanced Game Stats | UK |
|---|---|---|
| 72.0 | Pace | 74.9 |
| 116.0 | Off.Rate | 91.4 |
| .259 | FTr | .168 |
| .332 | 3PAr | .405 |
| .589 | TS% | .455 |
| 52.6 | TRB% | 43.0 |
| 60.7 | AST% | 47.7 |
| 8.9 | STL% | 7.3 |
| 12.6 | BLK% | 5.7 |
| .573 | eFG% | .430 |
| 11.5 | TOV% | 11.5 |
| 26.1 | ORB% | 23.2 |
| .177 | TF/FGA | .122 |
Defense/Offense
| KAN | Advanced Game Stats | UK |
|---|---|---|
| 72.0 | Pace | 74.9 |
| 93.8 | Off.Rate | 125.8 |
| .332 | FTr | .297 |
| .365 | 3PAr | .409 |
| .485 | TS% | .614 |
| 47.4 | TRB% | 57.0 |
| 44.1 | AST% | 58.8 |
| 7.8 | STL% | 9.0 |
| 6.2 | BLK% | 14.5 |
| .442 | eFG% | .591 |
| 15.3 | TOV% | 11.8 |
| 25.0 | ORB% | 32.9 |
| .239 | TF/FGA | .219 |
Betting Trends
| KAN | Betting Trends | UK |
|---|---|---|
| OVERALL | OVERALL | |
| 0-3-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 3-0-0 |
| 0-3-0 | ATS W/L/P | 3-0-0 |
| 70.33 | Avg Score | 76.67 |
| 80.33 | Avg Opp Score | 63.67 |
| AWAY | HOME | |
| 1-2-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 2-1-0 |
| 1-2-0 | ATS W/L/P | 2-1-0 |
| 75.67 | Avg Score | 76.33 |
| 73.33 | Avg Opp Score | 69.67 |
| KAN | Betting Trends | UK |
|---|---|---|
| OVERALL | OVERALL | |
| 2-3-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 4-1-0 |
| 0-5-0 | ATS W/L/P | 4-1-0 |
| 70.4 | Avg Score | 72.2 |
| 75.2 | Avg Opp Score | 63.6 |
| AWAY | HOME | |
| 3-2-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 4-1-0 |
| 3-2-0 | ATS W/L/P | 2-3-0 |
| 79.4 | Avg Score | 77.8 |
| 71.8 | Avg Opp Score | 68.6 |
| KAN | Betting Trends | UK |
|---|---|---|
| OVERALL | OVERALL | |
| 7-3-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 7-3-0 |
| 3-7-0 | ATS W/L/P | 4-6-0 |
| 72.4 | Avg Score | 73.6 |
| 69.3 | Avg Opp Score | 68.7 |
| AWAY | HOME | |
| 5-5-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 8-2-0 |
| 5-5-0 | ATS W/L/P | 2-8-0 |
| 72.1 | Avg Score | 73.2 |
| 69.9 | Avg Opp Score | 64.3 |
Head to Head
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Kansas Jayhawks
Last time out, Kansas visited the #17 Baylor Bears and left with a 75-69 defeat. The Bears completely controlled this game from start to finish and never gave the Jayhawks any hope of a win. Leading by seven at the half, the Bears were able to keep Kansas at arm’s length throughout the final 20 minutes. Kansas trailed by as many as 13 points, never led by more than one, and could not cover the +2.0-point spread.
Grady Dick had 24 points, four rebounds, and one steal on the night. Kevin McCullar Jr. added 14 points, 12 rebounds, four assists, two steals, and one block in the loss.
Through 20 games, Kansas is scoring 75.9 points per game, shooting 46.5% from the field, and assisting on 17.1 made shots. The Jayhawks are allowing 67.5 points, grabbing 37.0 rebounds, blocking 4.1 shots, and stealing the ball 8.9 times.
Kentucky Wildcats
Kentucky took a trip to Vanderbilt and left with a comfortable 69-59 win. The Wildcats were impressive in this one as they jumped out to an early lead and led by nine points at the half. Vandy could not get back in the game in the second half and took the double-digit home loss. Kentucky led by as many as 20 points, never trailed by more than four, and covered the -5.5-point spread.
Oscar Tshiebwe had 15 points, 13 rebounds, two assists, and one steal in the game. Jacob Toppin added 12 points, 10 rebounds, two assists, and two blocks in the victory.
After 20 games, Kentucky is scoring 75.7 points per game, shooting 45.7% from the field, and assisting on 16.3 made shots. The Wildcats are allowing 66.4 points, grabbing 39.4 rebounds, blocking 4.3 shots, and stealing the ball 6.9 times.
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