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2023 Elite 8 NCAA Basketball Handicapping Owls vs. Kansas State
- (31-3) Florida Atlantic Owls vs. Kansas State Wildcats (23-9)
- Date: Saturday, March 25th
- Time: 6:09 ET
- Venue: Madison Square Garden, New York
- CBB Moneyline Odds: Owls +113 | Wildcats -137
- NCAAB Betting ATS Odds: Florida Atlantic +2 | Kansas State -2 (Bet Now!)
- CBB Betting Total: O/U 144.5
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Florida Atlantic Owls
At this point, Florida Atlantic heads into their matchup vs Kansas State with a record of 31-3 and riding a 7 game win streak. Meanwhile, in their 14 road games this season, Florida Atlantic has a record of 11-3.
Having been the underdog in 5 games, Florida Atlantic has gone 3-2 straight up. Heading into today’s contest, they are the +2 underdogs on the spread.
Presently, Florida Atlantic has a record of 10-1 in non-conference games. In Conference USA action, they have a mark of 21-2.
Coming into the game, Johnell Davis is the team leader in scoring, averaging 13.5 points per game. In addition to his scoring, Davis is grabbing 5.2 rebounds and adding 1.5 assists. Florida Atlantic’s second leading scorer is Alijah Martin, who has hit 44.1% of his field goal attempts and is averaging 13.2 points per game.
Owls Offense
The Owls offense heads into the game, ranked 106th in the NCAA at 74.2 points per contest. In addition, Florida Atlantic’s offensive attack is heavily reliant on getting the ball inside, as 56.91% of their shots have come inside the arc. So far, the team is ranked 125th in overall field goal percentage at 45.4%. When the Owls have taken 3-point shots, they are hitting 34.9% of their looks.
In terms of pace, Florida Atlantic is below the NCAA average in possessions per game, averaging just 68.1 per contest, placing them just 429th in college basketball. Currently, Florida Atlantic’s 36.2 rebounds per contest is one of the lower figures in the NCAA. So far, the Owls are averaging 11.0 offensive boards per game.
Kansas State Wildcats
At this point, Kansas State heads into their matchup vs Florida Atlantic with a record of 23-9 while looking to shake a 2 game losing streak. Presently, the Wildcats have been the home team 20 times, sitting with a record of 18-2.
Getting ready to play for the 18 times as the favorite, the Wildcats have gone 18-0 in those matchups. Playing at home, Kansas State comes into this game as -2 point favorites.
Presently, Kansas State has a record of 12-1 in non-conference games. In Big 12 action, they have a mark of 11-8.
Coming into the game, Keyontae Johnson is the team leader in scoring, averaging 17.7 points per game. In addition to his scoring, Johnson is grabbing 7.0 rebounds and adding 2.2 assists. Kansas State’s second leading scorer is Markquis Nowell, who has hit 37.7% of his field goal attempts and is averaging 16.8 points per game.
Wildcats Key Stats
At this point, the Kansas State offense is one of the worst performing units in the NCAA, averaging just 69.0 points per game. This figure places them just 266th in college basketball. In addition, Kansas State’s offensive attack is heavily reliant on getting the ball inside, as 57.62% of their shots have come inside the arc. So far, the team is ranked 339th in overall field goal percentage at 42.0%. When the Wildcats have taken 3-point shots, they are hitting 34.6% of their looks.
In terms of pace, Kansas State is below the NCAA average in possessions per game, averaging just 66.4 per contest, placing them just 537th in college basketball. Currently, Kansas State’s 33.2 rebounds per contest is one of the lower figures in the NCAA. So far, the Wildcats are averaging 8.8 offensive boards per game.
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Florida Atlantic Owls vs. Kansas State Wildcats CBB Betting Trends
- Firstly, Florida Atlantic is 3-2 vs. the spread in their last 5 games. The Owls are 5-0 straight up in these matchups.
- Secondly, Florida Atlantic is 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games on the road, going 10-0 SU.
- At this point, Owls are 3-0 SU in their last 3 games as the underdog. They are 3-0 vs. the spread in these contests.
- Also, Wildcats are 3-0 SU in their last 3 games as the favorite. They are 3-0 vs. the spread in these contests.
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Free Spread Prediction: Kansas State Wildcats -2
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Although both teams are going to look to get up shots from outside, we see Kansas State shooting well enough to keep the Owls at bay. Before tip-off, lock in a bet on the Wildcats’ to win the game and cover the spread.
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