The undefeated 20th-ranked Colorado Buffaloes (7-0) hope to remain undefeated when they meet the second-ranked Kansas Jayhawks (6-1) at Allen Fieldhouse. The game can be seen on ESPN2 at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 7, 2019.
Colorado Buffaloes vs. Kansas Jayhawks ATS Odds
Both teams beat their last opponent. The Jayhawks defeated the Dayton Flyers 90-84, while the Buffaloes beat the Loyola Marymount Lions 76-64.
Colorado dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a fantastic free throw rate of 0.472 (above their season average of 0.272) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 41.7 (above their season average of 30.5). For those same stats, Loyola Marymount was 0.135 and 27.3, respectively. Meanwhile, Kansas dominated every stat category in their game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 21.9 (below their season average of 29.9) and a free throw rate of 0.339 (above their season average of 0.217). For those same stats, Dayton put up marks of 13.9 and 0.226, respectively. Kansas’ Devon Dotson had a good outing, finishing with 31 points, six rebounds and five steals. McKinley Wright IV was a key piece for Colorado with 16 points, six rebounds and five assists.
From an effective field goal percentage perspective, Kansas figures to have a significant advantage. Since the 2018-19 season, the Jayhawks defense ranks 79th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.476), while the Colorado offense ranks 187th in effective field goal percentage (0.505).
Colorado vs. Kansas Betting Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Colorado, ATS Winner – Colorado, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Colorado ranks 96th in three pointers allowed per game (20.8) while Kansas ranks 296th (25.9).
- The Buffaloes rank 21st in rebounds allowed per game (31.4) while the Jayhawks rank 135th (34.5).
- Kansas averages 3.9 blocks per game, which ranks 82nd in the country. Colorado ranks 155th in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
- The Jayhawks rank 82nd in steals per game (7.2) while the Buffaloes rank 247th (5.3).
- Colorado ranks 23rd in assists allowed per game (10.3) while Kansas ranks 173rd (13.1).