It will be a battle between two tremendous defenses when the Stanford Cardinal (11-1) challenge the fifth-ranked Kansas Jayhawks (9-2) at Maples Pavilion. Action gets underway at 3 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 29, 2019.
Kansas Jayhawks vs. Stanford Cardinal Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Cardinal edged the San Diego Toreros, 62-59, while the Jayhawks lost a tough one against the 18th-ranked Villanova Wildcats, 56-55.
The Cardinal held the Toreros to an effective field goal percentage of 0.405 (below their season average of 0.478). The Toreros had a free throw rate of 0.127 (below their season average of 0.196). Kansas, meanwhile, had a better free throw rate (0.073 vs. 0.032). Oscar da Silva played well for Stanford with 19 points, 11 rebounds and five steals. Meanwhile, Udoka Azubuike had a good game for Kansas, recording 12 points and 11 rebounds.
The Jayhawks won the lone contest between these two teams last year, 90-84. The Jayhawks’ turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over the Cardinal. Kansas had a rate of 12.7, while Stanford posted a mark of 20.1. This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.
Baskets could be hard to come by in this meeting between a pair of the country’s best defenses. Stanford ranks sixth in defensive efficiency (82.7) and Kansas is 25th (87.4).
Kansas Jayhawks at Stanford Cardinal Free Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Stanford, ATS Winner – Stanford, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Stanford ranks 123rd in three pointers allowed per game (22.0) while Kansas ranks 257th (29.3).
- The Cardinal rank 58th in steals per game (8.0) while the Jayhawks rank 113th in steals allowed per game (6.8).
- Kansas allows the 39th-fewest rebounds per game (31.4) while Stanford ranks 49th (32.0).
- The Jayhawks rank 17th in assists per game (17.0) while the Cardinal rank 108th (13.4).
- Kansas ranks 12th in blocks allowed per game (2.0) while Stanford ranks 85th (3.3).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Cardinal have scored an average of 68.6 points per game (5.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 59.0 points per game (1.3 above their season average).
- The Jayhawks’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 17.4, down from 19.0 for the season.
