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No. 8 Kansas will host No. 7 Kansas State in a 2023 Sunflower Showdown matchup on Tuesday night. The Jayhawks are 17-4 overall but recently snapped their three-game slide. On Jan. 28, they knocked off Kentucky 77-68. The Wildcats are 18-3 on the season and have won three of its past four outings. On Saturday, Kansas State topped Florida 64-50. Kansas is 8-13, while Kansas State is 16-5 against the spread this season.
Tip-off from Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence is set for 8 p.m. ET. The Jayhawks are 8.5-point favorites in the latest Kansas State vs. Kansas odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the over/under for total points scored is 146. Before locking in any Kansas State vs. Kansas picks, be sure to see the college basketball predictions and betting advice from SportsLine’s proven computer model.
The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every Division I college basketball game 10,000 times. The model enters Week 13 of the season 50-29 on all-top rated college basketball picks, returning more than $1,200 for $100 players. Anybody who has followed it has seen huge returns.
Now, the model has set its sights on Kansas vs. Kansas State and just locked in its picks and CBB predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model’s picks. Here are several college basketball odds and betting lines for Kansas State vs. Kansas:
- Kansas vs. Kansas State spread: Kansas -8.5
- Kansas vs. Kansas State over/under: 146 points
- Kansas vs. Kansas State money line: Kansas -355, Kansas State +278
- KAN: Broke a five-game streak without a cover in win over Kentucky on Saturday
- KSU: 16-5 against the spread this season
- Kansas vs. Kansas State picks: See picks at SportsLine
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Why Kansas can cover
Junior forward Jalen Wilson is having a terrific season for the Jayhawks. Wilson creates mismatches on the offensive end due to his craftiness. He can get past bigs with ease while using his strength to overpower guards. The Texas native has also been a stout rebounder. He is ranked first in the conference in scoring (21.4) and second in rebounds (8.6). On Jan. 28, Wilson logged 22 points and eight boards.
Freshman guard Gradey Dick is a great shooter with superb range. Dick has a quick release and is able to score off the dribble or as a catch-and-shoot option. The Kansas native is averaging 14.8 points, 5.2 rebounds, and shoots 42.7% from downtown. He’s made at least three 3-pointers in nine games. On Jan. 23, Dick tallied 24 points and four boards.
Why Kansas State can cover
Senior forward Keyontae Johnson is an athletic player on the wing who impacts the game in multiple different ways. Johnson has consistently attacked the paint and excels at scoring on the move. The Virginia native rebounds well for his size and has a relentless motor. He’s currently third in the Big 12 in both scoring (18) and rebounds (7.7). Additionally, Johnson has tallied three straight double-doubles. On Jan. 24, he notched 15 points and 10 boards.
Senior guard Markquis Nowell is the main facilitator in the Wildcats’ offense. Nowell has shown the ability to orchestrate the offense at a high rate and getting his teammates involved. The New York native is second in the nation in assists (8.2) with 16.9 points per game. His best game of the season came on Jan. 7 against Baylor, where he dropped 32 points and 14 assists.
How to make Kansas State vs. Kansas picks
SportsLine’s model is leaning Under on the point total. The model also says one side of the spread hits in almost 60% of simulations. You can only see the model’s picks at SportsLine.
So who wins Kansas vs. Kansas State? And which side of the spread hits in almost 60% of simulations? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread you need to jump on, all from the model that has crushed its college basketball picks, and find out.
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