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Jan 30, 2016; Lawrence, KS, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard Isaiah Briscoe (13) is fouled while shooting by Kansas Jayhawks forward Jamari Traylor (31) during the second half at Allen Fieldhouse. Kansas won the game 90-84 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
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Overview:
On Saturday, January 28th, the (18-2) Kansas Jayhawks will be on the road to take on the (17-3) Kentucky Wildcats.
Statistics (2016-17 season):
Point differential: Kentucky 20.8 PPG > Kansas 15.2 PPG
Points per game: Kentucky 92.9 PPG > Kansas 85.4 PPG
Points allowed per game: Kansas 70.2 PPG > Kentucky 72.1 PPG
Field Goal Percentage Offense: Kansas 49.8% > Kentucky 49.6%
Field Goal Percentage Defense: Kansas 40.6% > Kentucky 41.4%
Three Point Percentage: Kansas 41.8% > Kentucky 35.3%
Turnovers per game: Kentucky 11.4 > Kansas 12.8
Rebounds per game: Kentucky 41.0 > Kansas 40.7
Assists per game: Kentucky 18.0 > Kansas 17.5
Summary:
Each of these two teams rank as top 20 in terms of points per game, so I expect a high scoring affair. Kansas just had their 18 game winning streak end at West Virginia while Kentucky lost their 7 game winning streak at Tennessee. Kentucky has three wins against ranked opponents this season (Michigan State, UNC, South Carolina) whereas Kansas has just one (Duke). Although Kentucky is the more prolific team offensively, these teams are very evenly matched in nearly every category. Both teams are deep and have four players that average double figures in scoring. Kentucky averages nearly 8 points per game more than Kansas and also force 3 turnovers more per game. The Wildcats have scored over 80 points in their last eight games while Kansas has failed to in their last three. Kentucky has only lost one game at home this season so I like them to win a shootout on Saturday.
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