Brown Bears vs Kansas Jayhawks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/22/24
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Bears and Jayhawks. The game is starting at 3:00 ET on ESPN, and it’s hosted by the Jayhawks at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, KS. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 143.5 points, with Kansas being favored by -24.5 over Brown.
BROWN BEARS VS KANSAS JAYHAWKS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Brown Bears +24.5
This game will be played at Allen Fieldhouse at 3:00 ET on Sunday, December 22nd.
WHY BET THE BROWN BEARS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Jayhawks.
- Even though we have Kansas winning straight-up, we like Brown at +24.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 143.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.
Do the Bears Stand a Chance in Lawrence?
Brown Bears Recent Game/Games
Brown improved to 7-3 on the season with an 84-80 win over Rhode Island on Tuesday. The Bears, who were +4 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.
After trailing 39-33 at halftime, Brown’s defense stepped up, allowing just 26 points in the 2nd half while scoring 32 of their own. The game’s total points of 164 exceeded the O/U line of 150.5.
The Bears put up 84 points in their last game, shooting 45.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 50.7%. They hit 53.2% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 29.2% of their threes.
Kino Lilly Jr. dished out 10 assists, despite shooting just 31.8% overall and 22.2% from three. Sebastian Thomas added 22 points, while Aaron Cooley knocked down 3 of 5 threes, finishing with 19 points.
Brown’s defense struggled, giving up 80 points on 45% shooting from the field. They allowed 53% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposing team hitting 25 of 47 shots.
From beyond the arc, Brown held their opponent to 29% shooting, with 7 threes made on 24 attempts. The Bears also sent them to the line 20 times, where they converted 13 free throws.
Does Kansas Have a Shot at a Home Win?
Kansas Jayhawks Recent Game/Games
Kansas improved to 8-2 this season with a 75-60 win over NC State on Saturday. The Jayhawks, playing at home, were -14.5 favorites and covered the spread.
Leading 38-30 at halftime, Kansas scored 37 points in the 2nd half while holding NC State to 30. The game’s total points of 135 fell short of the 142.5 O/U line.
Kansas put up 75 points in their last game, shooting 56.6% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 66%, with a strong 69% on two-pointers and 41.7% from beyond the arc.
Zeke Mayo led the way with 26 points, hitting 5 of 9 threes, while Hunter Dickinson added 21 points and 14 rebounds, shooting 69.2% overall. Dajuan Harris contributed 15 points and 6 assists, connecting on 3 of 6 from deep.
Even with Kansas giving up 60 points, their defense struggled, allowing the opponent to shoot 56% from the field. Inside the arc, they were particularly vulnerable, with the other team hitting 69% of their two-point attempts.
From three-point range, Kansas allowed 10 threes on 24 attempts, a 41% shooting performance. They also sent the opponent to the line 7 times, where they converted 5 free throws.