Furman Paladins vs Kansas Jayhawks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/30/24
Planning on watching today’s Paladins and Jayhawks game? Catch the action at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, KS, as the Jayhawks hosts this showdown at 6:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 146.5 points, and Kansas is favored by -21 against Furman in a non-conference matchup.
FURMAN PALADINS VS KANSAS JAYHAWKS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Furman Paladins +21
This game will be played at Allen Fieldhouse at 6:00 ET on Saturday, November 30th.
WHY BET THE FURMAN PALADINS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Jayhawks.
- Even though we have Kansas winning straight-up, we like Furman at +21.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 146.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Will the Paladins Find a Way to Win in Lawrence?
Furman Paladins Recent Game/Games
Furman picked up a 61-56 win over Seattle on Tuesday, November 26th. The Paladins were +1 underdogs going into the game but managed to cover the spread with the victory.
Furman led 30-26 at halftime and scored 31 points in the 2nd half while allowing 30. The game’s total points of 117 fell well short of the 142 O/U line.
Furman’s offense put up 61 points in their last game, shooting 52.5% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 62.5%. They connected on 72.2% of their two-point attempts, while hitting 36.4% from beyond the arc, going 8-for-22 from three-point range.
The Paladins dished out 18 assists, with Cooper Bowser and Brayden Maldonado each contributing 4. Bowser also added 17 points and 12 rebounds, shooting 63.6% from the field. Maldonado chipped in 15 points, hitting 3 of 7 from deep.
Furman’s defense gave up 56 points in their last game, despite allowing the opposing team to shoot 52% from the field. They were particularly effective inside, where the other team hit 72% of their two-point attempts, going 13/18.
From beyond the arc, Furman’s opponents shot 36%, making 8 of 22 three-point attempts. The Paladins also sent them to the free-throw line 18 times, where they converted 11 shots for 61%. Furman limited second-chance opportunities, giving up just 4 offensive rebounds.
Will Kansas Win at Home?
The Jayhawks pulled off a 75-72 win over Duke on Tuesday, November 26th. Kansas was +4.5 point underdogs going into the game, but not only did they win, they also covered the spread.
Kansas led 41-39 at halftime and outscored Duke 34-33 in the 2nd half. The total points for the game were 147, just under the O/U line of 148.5.
Kansas put up 75 points in their last game, shooting 49.1% from the field and hitting 47.1% of their threes (8/17). Their effective field goal percentage was 56.1%, and they were nearly perfect from the line, going 11/12 (91.7%).
The Jayhawks dished out 22 assists, with Dajuan Harris Jr. leading the way with 9. Tyrese Proctor contributed 15 points, hitting 5 of 7 shots, while Kon Knueppel added 8 assists despite struggling from deep, missing all 8 of his three-point attempts.
Kansas gave up 72 points in their last game, with their defense allowing the opponent to shoot 50% from the field. Inside the arc, the opponent hit 59% of their shots, going 13/22.
From three-point range, Kansas allowed 11 threes on 26 attempts, a 42% shooting performance. The opponent also made 13/18 free throws, shooting 72% from the line. Kansas limited them to 5 offensive rebounds.