Posted on
1/23/2008 5:47:51 PM
NCAA Basketball Wagering – Kansas St. at Colorado
By Eric Williams
The Kansas St. Wildcats, (12-4 SU, 5-5 ATS, 7-3 O/U) recorded their first win over a top-10 opponent in nearly four years after beating No. 10 Texas A&M at home on Saturday and comes into this contest riding a three-game winning streak.
The Colorado Buffaloes, (9-8 SU, 6-7 ATS, 6-7 O/U) have lost three of four including a heartbreaker in their last contest, a 69-67 loss at No. 19 Texas on Saturday.
Kansas State has one of the most explosive offenses inn the nation, led by freshman forward Michael Beasley, (24.6 ppg, 12.6 rpg). The Wildcats are averaging a whopping 81.3 points per contest on 45.4 percent shooting while allowing 67.2 points per game on 39.5 percent shooting from the field.
Colorado is averaging 64.2 points on 45.9 percent shooting, including 34.9 percent from 3-point range while holding its foes to 61.7 points per game on 43.5 percent shooting from the field. The Buffaloes have three players averaging double figures in scoring, led by senior, Richard Roby’s 16.3 points per game.
Here’s a look at tonight’s key trends followed by my NCAAB Betting Free Picks.
Key Wildcats Trends
The Wildcats are 8-2 ATS in their last ten games vs. a team with a winning S.U. record.
The Wildcats are 4-1 ATS in their last five games following a SU win of more than 20 points.
The Wildcats are 19-7 ATS in their last 26 vs. Big 12.
Key Buffaloes Trends
The Buffaloes are 6-0 ATS in their last six vs. Big 12.
The Buffaloes are 5-1 ATS in their last six games following a ATS win.
The Buffaloes are 5-2 ATS in their last seven games following a S.U. loss.
Key Totals Trends
The Under is 5-0 in Wildcats last five games following a ATS win.
The Over is 8-2 in Wildcats last ten road games.
The Under is 4-0 in Buffaloes last four games following a ATS win.
The Over is 7-1 in Buffaloes last eight games following a S.U. loss.
Key Head-to-Head Trends
The Wildcats are 6-0 ATS in the last six meetings in Colorado.
The Over is 5-0 in the last five meetings in Colorado.
The Wildcats are 5-0 ATS in the last five meetings.
Analysis: The Colorado Buffaloes are a young and very limited bunch that should fall in this contest despite being at home. Take the K-State Wildcats to cruise to an easy victory and cover.
NCAAB Free Picks: Kansas State -4½ Points
09:00 PM EST NCAAB Betting Odds
Kansas State -4½ -110
Colorado +4½ -110
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