Game Preview
Game Preview
On Thursday afternoon, the NCAA Tournament will kick off with a first-round matchup between the #1 seed in the West Region, Kansas Jayhawks, and the 16th-seeded Howard University Bison. Kansas had a strong season finishing in the top five overall and making it to the runner-up spot in the Big 12 Tournament, only to lose to Texas. Howard, on the other hand, won the MEAC Tournament and is coming off of five consecutive victories, including a thrilling 65-64 win against arch-rival Norfolk State.
The game will take place in Des Moines, IA, with a game time scheduled for 2:00 PM EST. Howard faces a challenging task against the defending national champions in their first-round matchup. The Bison are averaging 75.5 points per game and shooting 48% from the field, including 38% from 3pt range. Defensively, they allow 71.6 points per game, with their opponents shooting 44% from the field and 34% from beyond the arc. Howard is also averaging over 35 rebounds per game but has a turnover margin of -1.1 per game.
Let’s check the latest picks, NCAAB news, stats and NCAAB expert picks for Howard vs Kansas. We’ve plenty of NCAAB predictions for you to consider.
Kansas, who is hoping to end a recent string of failed defenses of the national title in the tournament, has one of the most well-rounded rosters in the country. They averaged 78 points per game while shooting nearly 48% from the field and 36% from 3pt range. On the defensive end, they allowed just 67 points per game, with their opponents shooting just 40% against them and only 29% from the field. Kansas is also pulling in nearly 38 rebounds per game, almost five more than their opposition. They have a turnover margin of just -.6 per game.
Kansas has won nine out of their last 11 games, including nine out of 11 against the spread, and defeated 14 tournament-bound teams this season. They had the #1 rated strength of schedule in the country and are on a 33-tournament appearance streak, the longest in the country. However, G Kevin McCullar Jr. is questionable with a back injury, having missed the final two games of the Big 12 tournament.
Howard Bison vs Kansas Jayhawks Game Information
- Date: 03/16/2023
- Time: 02:00 PM ET
- Location: Wells Fargo Arena.
- How to Watch Howard vs Kansas: ESPN2
Sign-up at BetUS TODAY and get 125% BONUS. Use the Promo Code BETUSTV125. Terms and Conditions apply.
About The College Basketball Show & Our March Madness Show Hosts
A professional sports betting college basketball handicapper studies and wagers on sporting events. While this definition can refer to almost anyone who bets on sports, you can rest assured that our professional cappers take their time to find the edge you need against the books, with the end goal of helping you turn a profit.
If you tune in to analytics-minded college basketball cappers, you’ll probably hear the term “efficiency” being thrown around quite a bit. You’re behind the curve if you aren’t using offensive and defensive efficiency in your handicapping process. The modern betting marketplace is driven by analytics. Efficiency is what moves the needle in college basketball betting – especially when it comes to betting on March Madness.
When you’re ready to dial into a top-rated sports tv show to get the college basketball predictions you need along with the latest and best college basketball odds, you’ll find you’re in the right place when you land on BetUS TV.
Our expert handicappers bring their best college basketball picks to you so that you can make the most informed choice when you head on over the BetUS Sportsbook and Casino to make your basketball bets and put in your best March Madness bets.
BetUS TV host TJ Rives (@BucSidelineGuy) is a Tampa Bay Buccaneers Radio Sideline reporter and one of our very best BetUS TV Hosts. TJ comes to us live every week to weigh in with his college basketball predictions and college basketball picks.
While he’s at it, he invites Jeff Nadu (@JeffNadu) to join the conversation and share his thoughts on the best March Madness betting odds, as well as his own favorites, college basketball predictions, and best March Madness picks. Nadu is also known as “Big Man on Campus” and is a well-known college basketball gambler and handicapper who worked with Barstool Sports for about a year.
FAQ
How Can I Bet on NCAAB March Madness?
March Madness is one of the most exciting times for betting on NCAAB games. BetUS TV provides comprehensive previews and expert tips to help you navigate brackets and betting options during the tournament.
Who Hosts the NCAAB Shows on BetUS TV?
BetUS TV’s NCAAB programming is hosted by basketball experts and analysts who provide in-depth game previews, betting advice, and commentary on the latest college basketball action.
What Are the Key Differences Between Betting on NCAAB and the NBA?
College basketball offers a wider variety of matchups, higher volatility in games, and unique tournament formats like March Madness, making it distinct from NBA betting. BetUS TV explores these differences to help bettors adjust their strategies.
How Can I Use BetUS TV’s Predictions to Bet on NCAAB Games?
BetUS TV offers expert game previews, picks, and analysis, which you can use to make more informed bets on BetUS Sportsbook. The insights provided often include key stats and trends that directly impact betting lines.
