Kansas just had their 54 game home winning streak snapped by Iowa State last weekend. They then went on to escape with narrow victories at K-State and Texas Tech this past week. They currently lead the Big 12 standings but this is a HUGE game for them to win yet another Big 12 conference title, particularly with a game at Baylor coming up on Saturday.
It's hard to imagine the Jayhawks losing two in a row at home but I honestly think WVU might be the better team. The Mountaineers dusted them a few weeks ago at Morgantown and even though KU's strength is their guard play - which is huge against the fullcourt press West Virginia uses - I just see them being in for a real struggle tonight. Kansas' ability to win close games is a testament to their experience and poise but the fact they've been in so many tight contests should serve as a major red flag.
Kansas opened at -4.5 and has since moved to -5.
It's hard to imagine the Jayhawks losing two in a row at home but I honestly think WVU might be the better team. The Mountaineers dusted them a few weeks ago at Morgantown and even though KU's strength is their guard play - which is huge against the fullcourt press West Virginia uses - I just see them being in for a real struggle tonight. Kansas' ability to win close games is a testament to their experience and poise but the fact they've been in so many tight contests should serve as a major red flag.
Kansas opened at -4.5 and has since moved to -5.