Cincinnati Basketball: Bearcats open as 6.5-point favorites over Kansas State
By Charles Post
According to odds from FanDuel Sportsbook, the Cincinnati Bearcats are currently 6.5-point favorites against the Kansas State Wildcats.
Both teams are squarely on the bubble for the NCAA Tournament but a win this weekend will go a long way in potentially locking up a berth.
Despite suffering three consecutive losses in recent weeks, the Bearcats could get back on track with a win over Kansas State tonight.
It will be important for Cincinnati to find success defending the perimeter and protecting the paint against Kansas State’s high-powered offense.
FanDuel Sportsbook currently has #Cincinnati placed as 6.5-point favorites over Kansas State prior to tip off.https://t.co/wuZYujykv3 pic.twitter.com/gBJYYGIcQS
— Cincy on the Prowl (@CincyOnTheProwl) March 2, 2024
Cincinnati Basketball: Bearcats open as 6.5-point favorites over Kansas State
Cincinnati is hoping to bounce back from a third straight home loss and pick up a quality win over Kansas State on Saturday at Fifth Third Arena.
Make sure to preview the upcoming matchup including odds, players to watch and pregame quotes as the Bearcats compete in Big 12 play!
Players to watch are Cincinnati forwards Simas Lukosius and John Newman III alongside center Aziz Bandaogo and point guard Jizzle James.
The Bearcats fell to 16-12 after a 67-59 loss to top ranked Houston, while Kansas State moved to 17-11 with a 94-90 win over West Virginia.
Cincinnati Bearcats host Kansas State Wildcats |
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Date: March 2 at 7:00 PM |
Location: Fifth Third Arena |
Series: Bearcats lead 7-1 |
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