Who's Playing
Stephen F. Austin @ No. 7 Kansas
Current Records: Stephen F. Austin 8-3; Kansas 8-1
What to Know
The #7 Kansas Jayhawks' homestand continues as they prepare to take on the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks at 8 p.m. ET Dec. 18 at Allen Fieldhouse. The Jayhawks will be strutting in after a victory while Stephen F. Austin will be stumbling in from a loss.
Everything came up roses for Kansas at home against the Missouri Tigers two weeks ago as the team secured a 102-65 win. Five players on Kansas scored in the double digits: guard Ochai Agbaji (21), guard Christian Braun (13), guard Dajuan Harris Jr. (13), forward David McCormack (11), and guard Remy Martin (10). Harris Jr. hadn't helped his team much against the Texas-El Paso Miners two weeks ago, so this was a nice turnaround for him. Dajuan Harris Jr.'s points were the most he has had all year.
Meanwhile, the contest between Stephen F. Austin and the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks last Tuesday was not particularly close, with Stephen F. Austin falling 82-69. If the result catches you off guard, it should: the Lumberjacks were far and away the favorite.
This next matchup looks promising for the Jayhawks, who are favored by a full 23.5 points. They are currently three-for-three against the spread in their most recent games, a trend bettors might want to take into account.
Kansas is now 8-1 while Stephen F. Austin sits at 8-3. Two offensive stats to keep an eye on: Kansas enters the game with a 52.20% field goal percentage, good for third best in college basketball. Stephen F. Austin is not quite as good, but they are no chumps, either: they rank 33rd in college basketball when it comes to field goal percentage, with 48.40% on the season. This one is shaping up to be an exciting offensive shootout.
How To Watch
- When: Saturday at 8 p.m. ET
- Where: Allen Fieldhouse -- Lawrence, Kansas
- TV: ESPN Plus
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Cost: $18.90
Odds
The Jayhawks are a big 23.5-point favorite against the Lumberjacks, according to the latest college basketball odds.
The line has drifted a bit towards the Jayhawks, as the game opened with the Jayhawks as a 22-point favorite.
Over/Under: -116
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Series History
This is the first time these teams have played each other within the last six years.
Injury Report for Kansas
- Bobby Pettiford: Out (Abdomen)
- Cam Martin: Out for the Season (Not Injury Related)
- Dillon Wilhite: Out for the Season (Not Injury Related)
- Kyle Cuffe Jr.: Out for the Season (Undisclosed)
