Houston vs Kansas Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 3

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  • Houston (11-9) is a -1.5 point favorite vs Kansas (9-11)
  • Total (Over/Under): 134.5 points
  • Houston / Kansas TV channel: ESPN

The Houston Cougars (11-9) visit Allen Fieldhouse to take on the Kansas Jayhawks (9-11) on Feb. 3. Tip off is scheduled for 4:00pm EST in Lawrence, KS.

Houston is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-105).

The Houston vs. Kansas Over/Under is 134.5 total points.

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Houston vs. Kansas Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Houston-1.5 -105O 134.5 -110-120
Kansas +1.5 -115U 134.5 -110+100

Houston vs Kansas Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Houston will win this college basketball game with 54.6% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Houston vs Kansas Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Kansas will cover the spread with 59.1% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Houston has hit the 1H Moneyline in 30 of their last 35 games (+19.35 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Houston has hit the Moneyline in 19 of their last 23 games (+10.00 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Houston have covered the 1H Spread in 22 of their last 35 games (+8.30 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Houston has hit the Game Total Under in 21 of their last 35 games (+5.60 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Houston has hit the Team Total Under in 19 of their last 35 games (+0.85 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Kansas has hit the Moneyline in 16 of their last 18 games at home (+12.85 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Kansas has hit the Game Total Under in 20 of their last 34 games (+4.50 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Kansas has hit the 1H Moneyline in 15 of their last 21 games at home (+3.65 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Kansas has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 14 of their last 23 games at home (+3.60 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Kansas has hit the Team Total Over in 13 of their last 23 games at home (+1.75 Units / 7% ROI)

Houston Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Houston has a 12-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.1 Units / 9.09% ROI).

  • 10-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +7.05 Units / 8.17% ROI
  • 7-14 when betting the Over for -8.35 Units / -36.23% ROI
  • 14-7 when betting the Under for +6.3 Units / 27.21% ROI

Kansas Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Kansas has a 9-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2 Units / -9.05% ROI).

  • 12-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.85 Units / 1.08% ROI
  • 10-10 when betting the Over for -1 Units / -4.57% ROI
  • 10-10 when betting the Under for -1.1 Units / -4.98% ROI

Houston Offensive Stats & Trends:

Houston has averaged 14.9 offensive rebounds per game (313 rebounds/21 games) this season — 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 10.0

Houston has averaged 14.9 offensive rebounds per game (313 rebounds/21 games) this season — 4th best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 11.1

Houston has averaged 9.1 turnovers per game (191 turnovers/21 games) this season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 12.0

Houston has averaged 9.1 turnovers per game (191 turnovers/21 games) this season — 3rd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 11.5

Kansas Offensive Stats & Trends:

Kansas has averaged 20.7 assists per game (435 assists/21 games) this season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.5

Kansas scored 258 points in transition last season in conference play — most among Big 12 Teams

Kansas had a TS% of 56% in transition last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 46%

Kansas averaged 14.3 points per game (258 points/18 games) in transition last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 9.4

Houston Defensive Stats & Trends:

Houston has allowed 52.9 points per game (1,110 points/21 games) this season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71.8

Houston has averaged 10.1 steals per game (213 steals/21 games) this season — tied for 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8

Houston has allowed 52.9 points per game (1,110 points/21 games) this season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 66.5

Houston has allowed 23.2 points per game (487 points/21 games) in the first half this season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 30.9

Kansas Defensive Stats & Trends:

Kansas allowed opponents to shoot 19% (14/73) on right wing attemps last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 32%

Kansas allowed an average of 0.58 points per shot (42 points/73 shots) on right wing attemps last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 0.95

Kansas allowed opponents to shoot 34% (74/218) on possessions with a ball reversal last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 42%

Kansas allowed opponents to shoot 19% from three (14/73) on right wing attemps last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 32%


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