What better way to end the regular season than with a rivalry match. Kansas will host Kansas State to end the Big 12 regular season.
The Jayhawks are 17.5-point favorite on DraftKings Sportsbook. The game total is set at 154.5 points.
Here’s my prediction, preview and pick for Saturday’s Kansas vs. Kansas State matchup.
Kansas vs. Kansas State prediction, preview
It’s been a rough stretch for Kansas ahead of the Big 12 Tournament. The team is slipping in the standings, having lost three of its last four and four of its last six. Salvaging any bit of the season is up to how the Jayhawks perform in the Big 12 Tournament.
Their last game of the season is against Kansas State, which is notable since it’s a rivalry game. It doesn’t do anything to help the resume, however. Kansas State is the second worst team in the conference with a 12-18 overall record and 3-14 Big 12 record.
The Wildcats have nothing to lose entering this game, while Kansas has a lot to lose. Kansas State won’t make the NCAA Tournament unless it wins the Big 12 Tournament, but a win in the final game against its rival is doable.
The Wildcats aren’t in great form, but they did just defeat West Virginia in the latest outing. Perhaps some of that momentum can carry over into this game at Allen Fieldhouse.
Kansas vs. Kansas State pick, best bet
Upsets are always fun—unless you’re a fan of the losing team—but don’t expect one in this game. Kansas State may have won its last game and avoided sole possession of last place in the conference, but it won’t be taking down Kansas.
The Jayhawks are struggling quite a bit lately, but this is a rivalry game at home to conclude the regular season. There’s a of pressure on Kansas to avoid another loss ahead of the conference tournament.
