Indiana vs Kansas Prediction, Odds, Line, Spread, and Picks - December 17 | Big Ten battles Big 12 | College Basketball
The Kansas Jayhawks will face the Indiana Hoosiers in a non-conference matchup on Saturday afternoon. The Jayhawks are 9-1 on the season and will attempt to advance from the Big 12 tournament to the NCAA tournament.
The Hoosiers are 8-2 for the season and will hope they, too, advance to March Madness from the Big Ten. They lost to the Arizona Wildcats in their last game and failed to cover the spread as underdogs.
The Jayhawks defeated the Missouri Tigers in their most recent game and managed to cover the spread as three-point favorites.
Indiana vs Kansas Betting Odds
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Indiana vs Kansas Match Details
Fixture: Indiana Hoosiers vs Kansas Jayhawks
Date and Time: Saturday, December 17 at 12:00 PM ET
Venue: Allen Fieldhouse, Lawrence, KS
Indiana vs Kansas Key Stats
The Hoosiers suffered their second loss in as many games after being defeated by Arizona in their last game on an even playing field. As they attempted to return to the win column today, the Hoosiers' record dropped to 8-2 overall and 1-1 in the Big Ten.
The Hoosiers rank 36th in the US in scoring offense with an average of 81.4 points per game this season. They are averaging 17.7 assists per game while also grabbing an average of 37.2 rebounds per night. The Hoosiers' scoring defense ranks them 74th in the country with an average of 63.8 points allowed per game, which is above average.
In the most recent iteration of the Border War on the hardwood, the Jayhawks defeated Missouri on the road to win their third straight game. The Jayhawks are now 9-1 on the year and hope to continue their winning ways today.
The Jayhawks are scoring 79.4 points per game on average this year. They sling out 18.6 assists each night while grabbing 38.8 rebounds in every game. The Jayhawks rank 104th in scoring defense this season, allowing 65.6 points per game.
The Jayhawks make 7.9 three-pointers per game and shoot 36.7% from three-point range. The Jayhawks are having trouble making free throws, as they are only converting at a 66.9% clip this season.
Indiana vs Kansas Betting Prediction
The Jayhawks have won three straight games coming into this game, showing that they have successfully recovered from their lone loss of the season.
If they can improve their free-throw shooting, things will be better for the squad. They have a strong rotation and plenty of tools to work with.
Despite scoring just 11 points against the Wildcats, Jackson-Davis battled and fouled out. Although he faces some difficulties, Allen Fieldhouse's energy will help the Jayhawks win this game and cover the spread tonight.
Pick: Kansas Jayhawks -5.5 (-110)
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