Kentucky Wildcats vs Kansas Jayhawks
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Jan 4, 2015; Lawrence, KS, USA; Kansas Jayhawks forward Perry Ellis (34) shoots a layup during the first half against the UNLV Rebels at Allen Fieldhouse. Kansas won 76-61. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
On Saturday, January, 30th at 7:00 P.M. the #20 Kentucky Wildcats will be on the road to take on the #4 Kansas Jayhawks. “The Crowd” projects a final score of Kansas 80.3 – Baylor 77 with an over/under of 157.3. The Jayhawks are (16-3) on the season whereas the Wildcats are (15-4). Kansas has signature wins over three ranked teams: Vanderbilt, Baylor, and Oklahoma. Their ranked losses came against Michigan State and West Virginia while also losing to Texas. Kentucky has signature wins over two ranked teams: Louisville and Duke. All four of their losses came against unranked opponents: Ohio State, UCLA, LSU, and Auburn.
Scoring Margin: Kansas +15.9 (7th) Kentucky +10.3 (tied for 45th)
Points per game: Kansas 84.3 (12th) Kentucky 77.4 (tied for 93rd)
Points allowed per game: Kentucky 67.1 (78th) Kansas 68.4 (tied for 117th)
Field Goal Percentage Offense: Kansas 48.5% (22nd) Kentucky 46.8% (51st)
Three Point Percentage: Kansas 43.6% (4th) Kentucky 31.9% (277th)
Free Throw Percentage: Kansas 71.2% (108th) Kentucky 66.7% (258th)
Field Goal Percentage Defense: Kansas 39.9% (41st) Kentucky 40.5% (63rd)
Turnovers committed per game: Kansas 11.7 (67th) Kentucky 13.6 (tied for 235th)
Turnovers forced per game: Kansas 14.2 (tied for 88th) Kentucky 13.4 (tied for 137th)
Rebounds per game: Kentucky 39.4 (59th) Kansas 39.2. (65th)
Assists per game: Kansas 16.8 (25th) Kentucky 13.4 (182nd)
Kansas has the advantage in nearly every major statistical category. I like the Jayhawks to take care of business on their home floor and beat a very strong Kentucky team.
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