The Jayhawks have several advantages there, especially when it comes to 3-point defense. The Wildcats have been unconscious from beyond the arc during their recent winning streak, but they may cool off against a KU defense that is holding opponents to 29% shooting from 3-point range.

Kansas is not as good at defending the perimeter as the base stats indicate. Our college basketball betting picks expect regression to kick in today, with Max Jones taking advantage for Kansas State.

Kansas State basketball will try to make it three in a row at home against Kansas. Here's a scouting report and a prediction for Saturday's game.