Kansas State-FAU preview: TV schedule, channel, start time, live stream info, odds, picks for March Madness matchup

It will be Cinderella vs. Goliath in the World's Most Famous Arena on Saturday, as the No. 9 Florida Atlantic Owls take on the No. 3 Kansas State Wildcats in the Regional Final round of the 2023 NCAA Tournament. The winner is on the way to Houston for the Final Four.

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Game date: Saturday, March 25
Game time: 6:00 p.m. ET
TV channel: TBS
Location: TBD

Odds

Spread: K-State -1.5
Total: 146.5
Moneyline: K-State -120, FAU +100

No. 3 Kansas State 27-9 (11-7 Big 12)

First Round: Defeated No. 14 Montana State 77-65
Second Round: Defeated No. 6 Kentucky 75-69
Sweet 16: Defeated No. 7 Michigan State 98-93 (OT)
KenPom rating: 24 Overall, 52 Offense, 19 Defense
Leading scorer: Keyontae Johnson (17.7 PPG)
Key stat of tournament: Reached Elite Eight for first time since 2018

The Wildcats punched their ticket to the Elite Eight in thrilling fashion, winning a 98-93 overtime thriller over No. 7 Michigan State at Madison Square Garden. Keyontae Johnson led all Kansas State scorers with 22 points on 10-for-18 shooting from the field, Markquis Nowell chipped in with 20 points while also etching his name in the history books. The senior guard finished with an NCAA-record 19 assists, including a highlight-worthy reverse alley-oop to Johnson.

No. 9 Florida Atlantic 34-3 (18-2 C-USA)

First Round: Defeated No. 8 Memphis 66-65
Second Round: Defeated No. 16 Fairleigh Dickinson 78-70
Third Round: Defeated No. 4 Tennessee 62-55
KenPom rating: 21 Overall, 28 Offense, 37 Defense
Leading scorer: Johnell Davis (13.5 ppg)
Key stat of tournament: They are the first C-USA team to reach the Elite Eight.

One of the bigger upsets in March Madness came from MSG, as the Owls outrebounded the bigger, more physical Vols 40-36. The school from Boca Raton is now just two halves away from history.

  
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