Brown vs Kansas Prediction College Basketball Picks 12/22/24

In this article, we will formulate a Brown vs Kansas prediction for this College Basketball game on Sunday, December 22nd at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, Kansas. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Brown Bears Betting Preview

The Brown Bears are 7-3 this year after they defeated Rhode Island in double overtime by a score of 84-80 in their last game. Brown held Rhode Island to 26 points in the second half to force overtime, where they were able to get the win. The Bears shot 45.1% from the field, 29.2% on three-pointers, and 65% on free throws in the game. Kino Lilly Jr. led Brown with 23 points and 10 assists in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Bears won five games in a row and scored at least 76 points in four of those wins. Brown has scored 74.8 points per game and they have allowed 68 points per game, while also averaging 35.8 rebounds and 15.1 assists per game this season. Kino Lilly Jr. is averaging 20.2 points, 2.1 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per game, while Brown is shooting 46.7% from the field, 64.8% on free throws, and 35.6% on three-pointers this year. 

Kansas Jayhawks Betting Preview

The Kansas Jayhawks are 8-2 this season after they defeated NC State by a score of 75-60 in their last game. Kansas led 38-30 at halftime and was able to pull away in the second half in the win. The Jayhawks shot 56.6% from the field, 41.7% on three-pointers, and 71.4% on free throws in the game. Zeke Mayo led Kansas with 26 points and three rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Jayhawks lost to Missouri by a score of 76-67 and Creighton by a score of 76-63. Kansas has scored 78.4 points per game and they have allowed 67.3 points per game, while also averaging 37 rebounds and 19 assists per game this season. Hunter Dickinson is averaging 15.6 points, 10.0 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game, while Kansas is shooting 49.8% from the field, 71.4% on free throws, and 35.4% on three-pointers this year. 

Why Kansas will beat Brown

• Kansas has won each of its last 20 games against non-conference opponents at Allen Fieldhouse.
• Brown has lost each of its last five Sunday day games against non-conference opponents.
• Brown has lost the first half in six of its last eight day games against non-conference opponents.

Brown vs Kansas Prediction 

Kansas was able to bounce back after losing two games in a row with a nice win over NC State, and they should have no issues in this game either. The Jayhawks are shooting nearly 50% from the field and they have wins over Duke, Michigan State, and North Carolina. Brown has won six games in a row, but they have not played a power-four opponent yet. The Bears are shooting 46.7% from the field and while their offense has been pretty strong this year, I just don’t see them having much success against this Kansas defense. Take the Jayhawks here.