When the Villanova Wildcats meet the Kansas Jayhawks on Saturday fans will be treated to a nationally televised matchup of two of the most consistently successful programs with the College Basketball Odds. Beyond that each school is led by an elite coach. Bill Self has made Kansas basketball an elite top tier program reflective of its traditional power status that is in the same lineage as Kentucky, Duke, and North Carolina. Villanova is a newer powerhouse with recent national championships in 2016 and 2018. Head coach Jay Wright commands the floor with presence and style.
Kansas Jayhawks vs. Villanova Wildcats
Date and Time: Saturday, December 21, 2019, Noon ET
Location: Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Kansas vs. Villanova TV Coverage: FOX
Kansas Jayhawks vs. Villanova Wildcats Wagering Odds Analysis
Kansas is one of the most respected name brands with the College Basketball Odds that epitomizes the blue blood nature of the sport. The Villanova Wildcats are also a public entity due to Wright’s dashing ways and those two recent national title banners raised.
Kansas Jayhawks Current Form
Kansas enters this one with a record of 9-1 straight up, 6-4 against the spread, and 4-6 under the total. The Jayhawks have national metrics of ninth for scoring offense and 71st for points allowed. So far Kansas has been able to block out the noise of potential NCAA investigations based on Self’s taped comments on an FBI bug. KU is by far the class of the Big 12 Conference.
Villanova Wildcats Current Form
Villanova has a record of 8-2 straight up, 3-6-1 against the spread and 7-3 over the total. Nova ranks 33rd in the country for scoring offense and 194th for points allowed. While the defense has not been great most figure Wright will have things tightened up as the season progresses. Wright’s ability to rebuild continues to amaze and impress all observers.
Kansas and Villanova Against the Spread
The Jayhawks Are:
4-14 against the spread in their last 18 away games
5-1 over the total on the road
3-7 on the board in December away games
3-4 under the total on the road in December
1-6 vs. the odds head to head with Villanova
2-3 under the total in their series with the Wildcats
The Wildcats Are:
8-3 against the spread in their last 11 home games
4-6 under the total when playing at home
2-4 on the board when playing at home in December
2-4 under the total in December home games
1-0 vs. the line when hosting Kansas
1-0 over the total in home games vs. the Jayhawks
Key Jayhawks: G Devon Dotson (19.6 PTS, 3.7 REB, 4.8 AST, 50.4% FG, 85.3 FT, 31.8% 3P), Udoka Azubuike (142. PTS, 8.1 REB, 83.1% FG, 37.8% FG,), G Ochai Agbaji (11.4 PTS, 5.1 REB, 2.6 AST, 46.2% FG, 75% FT, 41.2% 3P)
Key Wildcats: F Saddiq Bey (16.3 PTS, 5.5 REB, 2.3 AST, 54.1% FG, 84.4% FT, 44.4% 3P), G Collin Gillespie (14.4 PTS, 5.2 AST, 41.3% FG, 82.2% FT, 35.6% 3P), G Justin Moore (12.6 PTS, 45.5% FG, 76.2% FT, 43.3% 3P), F Jeremiah Robinson Earl (12.1 PTS, 9.7 REB. 48.4% FG, 83.9% FT, 35% 3P)
Kansas Jayhawks vs. Villanova Wildcats Free Picks
This matchup is a true treat not just for college basketball fans but for casual viewers looking for an elite sports matchup. The difference here should be home court. As was previously noted the Wildcats have been a strong wagering value at home and against the Jayhawks. Additionally, Kansas has bled red ink on the road.
Kansas vs. Villanova CBB Odds Best Bet: Villanova Wildcats
Kansas vs. Villanova CBB Odds Score Prediction: Villanova 81, Kansas 78
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