Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our UNCW vs Kansas NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Lawrence.
UNCW vs Kansas Prediction
Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Seahawks and Jayhawks. The game is starting at 8:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Jayhawks at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, KS. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this non-conference game currently have Kansas as the -23 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 155 points.
UNCW vs. Kansas Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: UNCW Seahawks at Kansas Jayhawks
- Where: Lawrence at Allen Fieldhouse
- Date: Tuesday, November 19th
- Betting Odds KAN -23, NCW +2133 | KAN -9333 O/U 155
Seahawks Preview: Does UNCW Have a Shot at a Road Win?
UNCW Seahawks Recent Game/Games
The Seahawks picked up an 89-85 win over USC Upstate on Friday, November 15th. Playing on the road, UNCW entered the game as -9 favorites but didn’t cover the spread.
UNCW trailed 49-44 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring the Spartans 45-36. The combined points of 174 exceeded the O/U line of 156.5.
Seahawks Offense Breakdown
UNCW put up 89 points in their last game, shooting 45.9% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 26.3% on 5-of-19 shooting, but connected on 54.8% of their two-point attempts. At the free-throw line, they made 28-of-37, good for 75.7%.
Donovan Newby and Brit Harris each scored 20 points, with Harris shooting 70% from the field. Karmani Gregory added 17 points and 5 assists, while Mister Dean contributed 14 points and 7 rebounds. UNCW finished with 10 offensive rebounds and 12 assists as a team.
Seahawks Team Defense
UNCW's defense gave up 85 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 45% from the field. They allowed 53% shooting on two-point attempts, as the other team went 21/39 inside the arc.
From three-point range, the Seahawks' defense allowed 9 made threes on 27 attempts, a 33% shooting rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 23 times, where they made 16 free throws, or 69%. UNCW gave up 9 offensive rebounds.
Jayhawks Preview: Does Kansas Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?
Kansas picked up a 78-57 win over Oakland on Saturday, November 16th. The Jayhawks were heavy favorites at -28.5 going into the game, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 135, which was under the O/U line of 146.5.
Kansas dominated the first half, leading 46-24 at halftime. However, they only scored 32 points in the 2nd half while allowing 33 points to Oakland, which may be a concern for the Jayhawks moving forward.
Jayhawks Offense Breakdown
Kansas put up 78 points in their last game, shooting 57.1% from the field and 40% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 64.3%, with a strong 66.7% shooting on two-point attempts. They struggled at the free-throw line, hitting just 54.5% of their attempts.
The Jayhawks dished out 24 assists, with AJ Storr contributing 3 assists and shooting 77.8% from the field. Allen Mukeba led the team with 19 points, while Buru Naivalurua added 12 points and 9 rebounds.
Jayhawks Team Defense
Even with Kansas giving up 57% shooting, their defense held the opponent to 57 points. The Jayhawks allowed 66% shooting from two-point range, with the other team hitting 24 of 36 attempts.
From beyond the arc, Kansas gave up 8 threes on 20 attempts, a 40% shooting rate. The opponent also shot 54% from the free-throw line, making 6 of 11. Kansas limited them to 6 offensive rebounds.
Seahawks vs Jayhawks Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Through their last ten road contests, the Seahawks offense has averaged 80 points per game while allowing an average of 74. UNCW posted an overall record of 6-4 while going 5-5 ATS.
- When looking at their past ten home matchups, Kansas has an ATS record of 4-6 while averaging 69 per game. The team went 3-7 overall in these games.
- Going back to their previous ten games as the underdog, UNCW has an ATS mark of 5-5 while going 4-6 straight up.
- In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Jayhawks have a straight up record of 3-0, while going 1-2 against the spread.
UNCW vs Kansas Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: UNCW +23 Be sure to check out our other NCAA Basketball betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.