The #2 ranked Kansas Jayhawks hit the road tonight for a game against the 7-5 SU San Diego State Aztecs. Kansas is an almost perfect 9-1 SU this season and have won five games in a row.
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Kansas' last 5 games on the road.
- San Diego State is 16-8 SU in its last 24 games.
- San Diego State is 20-5 SU in its last 25 games at home.
Kansas is becoming a reliable bet this season, going 6-2 ATS so far. They’ve been on the right end of a number of huge blowouts, with five of their wins coming by more than 30 points. Wayne Selden Jr. has led the way for the Jayhawks, recording 16 points per game.
The Aztecs are coming off a 52-47 loss to the Grand Canyon Antelopes and in four of their five losses this season they’ve scored 50 or less points. Jeremy Hemsley is the only Aztec player averaging double digit points this season, with 13.4 points per game.
The teams haven’t met since 2014 when San Diego State pulled off a fairly big upset. Kansas was favored by 10.5 points, but the Aztecs emerged victorious by a score of 61-57.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
College basketball betting odds makers at Sportsbook opened the San Diego State Aztecs as 6.5-point underdogs in this matchup. Check for the latest spread and over/under total line at sportsbooks such as Sportsbook.
Kansas Jayhawks vs San Diego State Aztecs Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
This college basketball season, the San Diego State Aztecs are 7-5 overall and 3-3-2 ATS, while the Kansas Jayhawks are 9-1 and 6-2 ATS. As for the betting totals, San Diego State boasts a 4-4 on the OU, and Kansas is 4-4.
The Aztecs - Jayhawks odds would favor the Jayhawks if the lines were set according to our power ranks. San Diego State is rated No. 172 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Kansas is at No. 16.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features San Diego State's No. 234-ranked scoring average of 65.67 PPG, against a Kansas Jayhawks defense rated No. 68 and allowing 66.1 PPG. The San Diego State Aztecs FG% has averaged 41.75% to date this season, less than the Kansas Jayhawks shooters have managed so far (52.61% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Kansas cruised to victory on Saturday, running Montana out of the gym and running up a 88-46 score at Allen Fieldhouse.
San Diego State suffered a 52-45 loss against Grand Canyon on Friday, getting 13 points from Jeremy Hemsley in a losing effort at Viejas Arena.
- Kansas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
- Kansas is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Kansas's last 5 games on the road
- San Diego State is 16-8 SU in its last 24 games
- San Diego State is 20-5 SU in its last 25 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Kansas home to UC Irvine, Tuesday, December 29th
San Diego State at Wyoming, Wednesday, December 30th
