Kansas State Wildcats vs UAPB Golden Lions Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our UAPB vs Kansas State NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Manhattan.

UAPB vs Kansas State Prediction

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Golden Lions and Wildcats. The game is starting at 2:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Wildcats at Bramlage Coliseum in Manhattan, KS. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 155.5 points, and Kansas State is favored by -34.5 at home against UAPB.

UAPB vs. Kansas State Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: UAPB Golden Lions at Kansas State Wildcats
Where: Manhattan at Bramlage Coliseum
Date: Sunday, December 1st
Betting Odds KANST -34.5, ARPB +3300 | KANST -10000 O/U 155.5

Golden Lions Preview: Will the Golden Lions Defense Show Up on the Road?

The Golden Lions dropped their recent road game to the Tigers, 83-71, on Wednesday, November 27th. Despite being +17.5 point underdogs, UAPB kept it closer than expected, covering the spread. The total points for the game were 154, just under the O/U line of 157.

UAPB led 41-40 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring only 30 points while allowing 43. Their inability to maintain their early momentum was a key factor in the loss.

Golden Lions Offense Breakdown

Elijah Fisher's 28-point performance on 11-of-15 shooting, including 1-of-2 from three, led the Golden Lions to 71 points in their last game. Fisher also grabbed 9 rebounds and dished out 3 assists, while Lamar Washington contributed 19 points and 7 assists, despite shooting just 1-of-6 from beyond the arc.

UAPB shot 49.1% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 56.6%. They connected on 36.4% of their three-point attempts, going 8-of-22, and hit 11-of-17 free throws for a 64.7% rate. The team recorded 16 assists and just 4 offensive rebounds.

Golden Lions Team Defense

The UAPB Golden Lions gave up 83 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 46% from the field. Inside the arc, the Golden Lions allowed 61% shooting, as their opponents went 24/39 on two-point attempts.

From three-point range, UAPB held their opponents to 24% shooting, with just 6 made threes on 25 attempts. The Golden Lions also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 25 times, where they converted 17 for 68%. UAPB allowed 17 offensive rebounds in the game.

Wildcats Preview: Will the Kansas State Defense Show Up at Home?

Kansas State Wildcats Recent Game/Games

Kansas State took care of business on Monday, November 25th, with an 80-64 win over Longwood at home. The Wildcats entered the game as -10.5 favorites and covered the spread, with the game’s total points of 144 just going over the O/U line of 143.

After leading 44-36 at halftime, Kansas State clamped down defensively in the 2nd half, allowing just 28 points while scoring 36 of their own.

Wildcats Offense Breakdown

Kansas State's offense was clicking in their last game, putting up 80 points on 56.5% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 66.1%, thanks in part to their 54.5% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 12 of 22 attempts.

Coleman Hawkins led the way, hitting 5 of 7 threes and finishing with 19 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 assists. Brendan Hausen added 16 points, shooting 75% overall and from three-point range.

Wildcats Team Defense

Despite Kansas State's defensive struggles, they still managed to hold their opponent to 64 points. The Wildcats allowed 56% shooting overall, with 35 made field goals on 62 attempts.

From beyond the arc, Kansas State's defense gave up 12 threes on 22 attempts, a 54% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 5 times, where they made 3 shots.

Golden Lions vs Wildcats Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across their last three road contests, UAPB has a 2-1 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 0-3, while averaging 66 points per game.
Through their last ten home contests, the Wildcats offense has averaged 67 points per game while allowing an average of 76. Kansas State posted an overall record of 1-9 while going 4-6 ATS.
Going back to their last ten games as the underdog, the Golden Lions have a straight up record of 0-10. But, their mark vs the spread was just 5-4-1.
Through their last three games as the favorite, the Wildcats have an ATS record of 2-1 and a straight up mark of 2-1.