Kansas vs Indiana Odds
| Kansas Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-7.5 -105 | 146.5 -115o / -105u | -350 |
| Indiana Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+7.5 -115 | 146.5 -115o / -105u | +260 |
Below, we have NCAAB odds and a pick for Kansas vs Indiana.
On a normal Saturday slate, Kansas traveling to Bloomington to take on Indiana at Assembly Hall would likely be the biggest game on the schedule.
This weekend, it's just one of many unreal games.
Kansas enters Saturday as KenPom's No. 12 team, a drop-off from their No. 2 pre-season ranking. Surprisingly, the Jayhawks have dropped 10 spots in KenPom despite their 9-1 record, with their only loss coming to an elite Marquette squad.
But they haven't played all that well, evidenced by a tight game at home against Eastern Illinois.
Indiana's 7-2, but Hoosier fans are concerned for a few reasons.
The Hoosiers are thin at guard, and Xavier Johnson's injury has put them in a tough spot.
Auburn destroyed Indiana last time out, allowing 104 points in a 28-point loss.
But one big win can change an entire season, which is what Indiana hopes for here.
Kansas Jayhawks
Kansas made headlines this offseason with the addition of Hunter Dickinson.
The Jayhawks' new big man has mostly met lofty preseason expectations. He's the only one giving Purdue big man Zach Edey competition for National Player of the Year.
Even aside from Dickinson, Kansas is a tough out. The 'Hawks rank first nationally in assist rate (73%), starting and ending with superstar guard Dajuan Harris, although Kevin McCuller has become a legitimate secondary playmaker.
Kansas doesn't shoot much, but the Jayhawks are cashing in their limited attempts. They're shooting 40% from deep, ranking 12th nationally.
To be fair, this seems unsustainable, as many bench players are shooting above their pay grade. Assembly Hall might have some effects on that group.
Indiana Hoosiers
Indiana's frontcourt can play down low with Dickinson.
With Johnson out, the Hoosiers' top three players are all forwards.
Kel'el Ware has been phenomenal and is in contention for first-team All-Big Ten honors. He's a legitimate rim protector on defense and a three-level scorer on offense.
Alongside Malik Reneau and freshman wing Mackenzie Mgbako, the Hoosiers might have the nation's best frontcourt.
Unfortunately, the good news stops there.
The guard play leaves much to be desired, and Johnson's injury exacerbates that issue.
Indiana rarely shoots the triple because the Hoosiers don't have perimeter-scoring threats. And unless they knock down shots, I'm unsure if they'll keep this game close.
Kansas vs. Indiana
Betting Pick & Prediction
Indiana hasn't shown enough aside from their frontcourt for me to think they can hang with elite opponents.
Harris should overwhelm the Hoosier guards, helping his Jayhawks earn a decisive win and cover in Assembly Hall on Saturday.
Pick: Kansas -5.5
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