Free NCAA Hoops Pick: Cornhuskers vs. Wildcats CBB Odds
Looking for Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Kansas State Wildcats NCAA basketball free picks & CBB odds? CBB betting sees the Cornhuskers taking on the Wildcats on Saturday, December 17th T-Mobile Center, Kansas City. Cappers Picks provides complimentary expert handicapping picks on all college basketball matchups all season long so stay tuned for more FREE daily NCAA basketball predictions like this Cornhuskers Wildcats matchup.
2022 NCAA Basketball Handicapping
- (6-5) Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Kansas State Wildcats (9-1)
- Date: Saturday, December 17th
- Time: 7:00 ET
- Venue: T-Mobile Center, Kansas City
- CBB Moneyline Odds: Cornhuskers +135 | Wildcats -164
- NCAAB Betting ATS Odds: Nebraska +3 | Kansas State -3 (Bet Now!)
- CBB Betting Total: O/U 135.0
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Nebraska Cornhuskers
Nebraska heads into their matchup vs Kansas State with a record of 6-5 while looking to shake a 2 game-losing streak. Out of 5 games road games this season, the Cornhuskers have a record of 1-4. Having been the underdog in 6 games, Nebraska has gone 1-5 straight up. Heading into today’s contest, they are the +3 underdogs on the spread. As Nebraska prepares for this non-conference matchup, they have a record of 6-3 in non-conference games. In Big Ten action, they have a mark of 0-2.
Coming into the game, Keisei Tominaga is the team leader in scoring, averaging 11.45 points per game. In addition to his scoring, Tominaga is grabbing 1.55 rebounds and adding 0.91 assists. Nebraska’s second-leading scorer is C.J. Wilcher, who has hit 40.6% of his field goal attempts and is averaging 10.36 points per game.
The Cornhuskers offense heads into the game ranked 136th in the NCAA at 73.3 points per contest. Nebraska’s offensive attack is heavily reliant on getting the ball inside, as 62.63% of their shots have come inside the arc. So far, the team is ranked 182nd in overall field goal percentage at 44.4%. When the Cornhuskers have taken 3-point shots, they are hitting 32.0% of their looks.
In terms of pace, Nebraska is below the NCAA average in possessions per game, averaging just 71.7 per contest, placing them just 259th in college basketball. Currently, Nebraska’s 33.1 rebounds per contest is one of the lower figures in the NCAA. So far, the Cornhuskers are averaging 7.4 offensive boards per game.
Kansas State Wildcats
Kansas State heads into their matchup vs Nebraska with a record of 9-1 and riding a 3-game win streak. Currently, Kansas State has been the home team 7 times, sitting with a record of 7-0. Getting ready to play for the 9 times as the favorite, the Wildcats have gone 9-0 in those matchups. Playing at home, Kansas State comes into this game as -3 point favorite. So far, Kansas State has only played non-conference games. Last year, they went 8-4 in their non-conference games.
Coming into the game, Keyontae Johnson is the team leader in scoring, averaging 17.3 points per game. In addition to his scoring, Johnson is grabbing 6.4 rebounds and adding 2.3 assists. Kansas State’s second-leading scorer is Markquis Nowell, who has hit 38.9% of his field goal attempts and is averaging 14.1 points per game.
On offense, Kansas State 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. 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.
CBB Betting Trends
- Nebraska is 4-1 vs the spread in their last 5 games. The Cornhuskers are 3-2 straight up in these matchups.
- Nebraska is 5-5 ATS in their last 10 games on the road, going 5-5 SU.
- The Cornhuskers are 1-2 SU in their last 3 games as the underdog. They are 2-1 vs the spread in these contests.
- The Wildcats are 3-0 SU in their last 3 games as the favorite. They are 2-1 vs the spread in these contests.
Free Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Kansas State Wildcats NCAAB Prediction:
Free Spread Prediction: Kansas State Wildcats -3
If you’re looking to get a wager down on today’s matchup between the Nebraska Cornhuskers and Kansas State Wildcats, there are two major reasons we like Kansas State to win and cover. Not only have the Wildcats been excellent vs the spread at home, going 6-4 over their last 10 home games, they also have the edge in 3-point shooting. So far, the Kansas State’s offense is averaging 8.42 made 3’s per game, placing them well above the NCAA average. Look for their advantage from beyond the arc to carry them to both a straight up and ATS win as -3 point favorites.
Free CBB Betting Pick: Kansas State ATS
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