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Nevada vs Kansas Odds, Lines, and Spread (Dec. 29)

Daniel Coyle

by Daniel Coyle in College Basketball

Updated Dec 29, 2021 · 7:03 AM PST

Nevada vs Kansas
Kansas' Christian Braun celebrates after a turnover during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Stephen F. Austin Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
  • The Kansas Jayhawks vie for a sixth straight win on Wednesday, when they host the surging Nevada Wolf pack as heavy favorites
  • The Jayhawks have climbed to No. 6 in the AP Top 25 during their win streak, while the Wolf Pack aim to extend their current four-game win streak
  • Read on for all the odds and trends ahead of Wednesday night’s clash at Allen Fieldhouse

The Kansas Jayhawks will be gunning for a sixth straight victory when they host the Nevada Wolf Pack on Wednesday as heavy 16.5-point home favorites. Tip off is set for 8:00 pm ET on Wednesday night on the Jayhawks’ home court at Allen Fieldhouse.

Nevada Wolf Pack vs Kansas Jayhawks Odds

Team Spread Total Moneyline
Nevada Wolf Pack +16.5 (-110) Ov 157 (-110) +800
Kansas Jayhawks -16.5 (-110) Un 157 (-110) -1375

Odds as of Dec 29 at DraftKings

Wolf Pack vs Jayhawks Betting Trends

Wednesday night’s matchup marks the first meeting between these two teams since December 2005. The Wolf Pack have claimed outright wins in two of their past three clashes with the Jayhawks, with both those victories coming as betting underdogs. Nevada has not fared so well as an underdog so far this season, compiling a 0-2 straight up and 1-1 against the spread record while sporting positive odds.

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Overall, the Wolf Pack has shown steady improvement at the sportsbooks since opening the campaign on a 0-3 ATS run, covering in four of six subsequent dates with Division I opponents. They remain massive underachievers on the road, where they ride an eight-game SU losing streak. In addition, the Wolf Pack are winless SU in their past 15 as double-digit underdogs, but have covered in each of their past three. Kansas has covered on three occasions during its current 5-0 SU run. The Jayhawks also sport a 7-1 SU record in eight outings this season as double-digit chalk. However, they have covered on just three occasions during that stretch, capped by a relatively narrow 80-72 win over Stephen F. Austin as massive 24-point favorites in their most recent outing on December 18.

Nevada Wolf Pack Outlook

The Wolf Pack will be aiming to maintain the momentum they had gained prior to the 10-day break they enjoyed over Christmas. Losers in four of five to start the season, the Wolf Pack return to action riding a four-game SU win streak against Division I opponents. Nevada has rediscovered its offensive touch during the team’s recent surge, averaging 79 points per game over those four recent wins, and now ranks 50th in adjusted offensive efficiency at Kenpom.

Perhaps more important has been the Wolf Packs’ recent defensive performance. The team allowed 91 or more points on three occasions during a dismal 1-4 SU start, but have turned things around considerably. Nevada has kept opponents to fewer than 70 points in each of its past five overall outings, and has seen the UNDER pay out in each of their past three.

Grant Sherfield has led the Wolf Pack attack, padding his team lead while averaging 26 points over his past six outings. Warren Washington has emerged as a key contributor. In addition to showing steady progress on offence, the junior big man has also tallied 8.3 rebounds and two blocks per game over his past three contests to increase hi steam lead in both categories.

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Kansas Jayhawks Outlook

Despite falling well short of covering in their most recent outing against the Lumberjacks, the Jayhawks have continued to gain ground in the AP Top 25 rankings, where they have climbed one spot this week to No. 6. And with good reason. The Kansas offence has averaged 90.2 points per game during the team’s 5-0 SU run, and now ranks fifth in the nation with 85.8 points scored per game.

However, the Jayhawks have struggled badly at times in their efforts to put away opponents after halftime. Kansas has outscored opponents by an average of just 5.2 points after recess over their past five contests while allowing an average of 41.2 second-half points over that stretch. In addition to making them a shaky bet as big chalk, those letdowns have contributed to the team’s lengthy position at No. 38 in adjusted defensive efficiency at Kenpom.

Ochai Agbaji has been the team’s offensive leader. The Jayhawks leading scorer has averaged 21.2 points per game over his past four outings. Agbaji has received plenty of help from junior guard Christian Braun during then team’s recent surge. Braun led the way with 21 points and six assists in the Jayhawks’ recent victory over SFA, and also leads the squad with 6.7 rebounds and 1.4 steals per game.

The Pick: Wolf Pack +16.5 (-110)

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