It figures to be a high-scoring affair as the Vermont Catamounts (1-0) travel to top-ranked Kansas to take on the Jayhawks (1-0). Action begins at 9 p.m. ET on Monday, November 12, 2018, and can be seen on ESPN2.
Vermont Catamounts at Kansas Jayhawks Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious over their last opponent. The Jayhawks defeated the 10th-ranked Michigan State Spartans 92-87, while the Catamounts beat the Boston University Terriers 78-72.
Vermont played a nearly flawless game. They had a turnover percentage of 9.1 and a free throw rate of 0.267. Boston University recorded marks of 14.0 and 0.213, respectively, for those same stats. Meanwhile, Kansas’ 11.6 turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over Michigan State, who had a rate of 19.5. Dedric Lawson had a solid performance for Kansas, contributing 20 points, 14 rebounds and six assists. Vermont, meanwhile, was lifted by Anthony Lamb, who finished with 19 points and 14 rebounds.
This battle figures to be a high-scoring affair as two of the NCAA’s best offenses square off. Kansas ranks 16th with 116.5 points per 100 possessions and Vermont is 23rd (114.8) dating back to the 2017-18 season. Also, the Catamounts have been among the NCAA’s elite at getting to the line, ranking third in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.314). The Jayhawks, however, rank 20th at keeping opponents off the charity stripe with an opponents’ FTA rate of 0.180.
Vermont vs. Kansas ATS Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Vermont, ATS Winner – Vermont, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Kansas ranks 58th in three pointers attempted per game (24.9) while Vermont ranks 273rd (18.8).
- The Jayhawks rank 15th in assists per game (16.8) while the Catamounts rank 169th (13.4).
- Kansas averages 4.2 blocks per game, which ranks 59th in the country. Vermont ranks 93rd in blocks allowed per game (3.1).
- The Catamounts rank third in rebounds allowed per game (29.0) while the Jayhawks rank 186th (35.3).
- Kansas ranks 104th in steals per game (6.6) while Vermont ranks 283rd (3.9).
