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Kansas Basketball game-by-game season predictions 2019-20

By Nick Streeter

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - MARCH 21: Devon Dotson #11 of the Kansas Jayhawks reacts during the first half against the Northeastern Huskies in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Vivint Smart Home Arena on March 21, 2019 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - MARCH 21: Devon Dotson #11 of the Kansas Jayhawks reacts during the first half against the Northeastern Huskies in the first round of the 2019 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Vivint Smart Home Arena on March 21, 2019 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) /
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Game 11: Away vs. Villanova

This will be Kansas’ first true road game of the season. While I do think recency bias is what led to the media granting the Wildcats with a preseason top 10 ranking, I do think they have the potential to be great yet again this season. I think they’ll beat the Jayhawks narrowly in this one. Prediction- 73-68, Villanova

Game 12: Away vs. Stanford

Stanford is going to be really bad this season. They only have two proven players returning from an average roster last season. Prediction- 84-70, Kansas

Game 13: Home vs. West Virginia

After an awful season, I expect West Virginia to bounce back in a big way with four returning starters and the arrival of 5-star recruit Oscar Tshiebwe. This game could be interesting. Prediction- 75-70, Kansas

Game 14: Away vs. Iowa State

The Cyclones should take a step backward with the loss of star guards Talen Horton-Tucker and Lindell Wigginton. However, I’m sure they will find a way to hit 15 3-pointers against Kansas. Prediction- 79-74, Iowa State

Game 15: Home vs. Baylor 

Baylor has a legitimate chance to contend with Kansas basketball for the Big 12 crown. Led by returning starters Mark Vital and Tristan Clark, the Bears are returning a stout roster that was efficient on both ends of the floor last year. Unfortunately for them, they don’t have a great history in Allen Fieldhouse. Prediction- 75-67, Kansas

Game 16: Away vs. Oklahoma

Head Coach Lon Kruger‘s young squad has some potential. However, they don’t have the size to compete with Kansas. Prediction- 82-68, Kansas

Game 17: Away vs. Texas

This could be the best team Shaka Smart has had while at Texas. They are returning a talented group of guards, along with some size down low. They are nowhere near as talented as Kansas, but they will have a chance at an upset in this game. Prediction- 80-77, Kansas

Game 18: Home vs. Kansas State

Kansas State lost its best group of seniors in program history. Returning senior Xavier Sneed will need to have a fantastic season if the Wildcats want to finish in the top half of the league. Prediction- 76-64, Kansas

Game 19: Home vs. Tennessee

This is one of the headline games in the Big 12/Sec Challenge this year. Unfortunately, Tennesse lost three All-SEC players in Jordan Bone, Grant Williams, and Admiral Schofield. They don’t have the offensive firepower to beat Kansas. Prediction 80-70, Kansas

Game 20: Away vs. Oklahoma State

I think Oklahoma State is one of the most underrated teams in the Big 12. They are returning their entire roster from a year ago led by senior small forward Cameron McGriff — McGriff averaged 20.5 points against Kansas last year. I think they will give the Jayhawks trouble this year. Prediction- 80-74, Oklahoma State

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