Arizona vs Kansas Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 8

Kansas' Flory Bidunga (40) plays against Creighton during an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, in Omaha, Neb. Creighton defeated Kansas 76-63. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
(AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
  • Kansas is a -3.5 point favorite vs Arizona
  • Total (Over/Under): 153.5 points
  • Arizona / Kansas TV channel: ESPN

The Arizona Wildcats visit Allen Fieldhouse to take on the Kansas Jayhawks on Mar. 8. Tip off is scheduled for 4:30pm EST in Lawrence, KS, USA.

Kansas is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-115).

The Arizona vs. Kansas Over/Under is 153.5 total points.

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Arizona vs. Kansas Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Arizona+3.5 -105O 153.5 -110+145
Kansas -3.5 -115U 153.5 -110-175

Arizona vs Kansas Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Arizona will win this college basketball game with 66.6% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Arizona vs Kansas Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Kansas will cover the spread with 54.4% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Arizona has hit the 1H Moneyline in 24 of their last 36 games (+4.65 Units / 0% ROI)
  • Arizona has hit the Game Total Under in 20 of their last 36 games (+2.45 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Arizona has hit the Team Total Under in 8 of their last 13 away games (+2.35 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Arizona has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 6 of their last 13 away games (+0.35 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Kansas has hit the Game Total Under in 23 of their last 34 games (+10.90 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Kansas has hit the Team Total Under in 21 of their last 34 games (+6.15 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Kansas has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 13 of their last 20 games at home (+4.90 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Kansas have covered the 1H Spread in 11 of their last 20 games at home (+1.65 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Kansas has hit the Moneyline in 15 of their last 20 games at home (+0.20 Units / 0% ROI)

Arizona Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Arizona has a 15-15 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.5 Units / -4.53% ROI).

  • 19-11 when betting on the Moneyline for -13.6 Units / -2.7% ROI
  • 16-14 when betting the Over for +0.6 Units / 1.82% ROI
  • 14-16 when betting the Under for -3.55 Units / -10.77% ROI

Kansas Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Kansas has a 14-16 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.65 Units / -11.06% ROI).

  • 19-11 when betting on the Moneyline for -6.05 Units / -1.34% ROI
  • 9-21 when betting the Over for -14.1 Units / -42.73% ROI
  • 21-9 when betting the Under for +11.1 Units / 33.64% ROI

Arizona Offensive Stats & Trends:

Arizona averaged 18.5 assists per game (611 assists/33 games) last season — tied for 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.4

Arizona has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (510 assists/ 351 TOs) this season — tied for 13th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Arizona averaged 85.7 points per game (2,829 points/33 games) last season — 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.6

Arizona averaged 18.5 assists per game (611 assists/33 games) last season — tied for 4th best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 14.4

Kansas Offensive Stats & Trends:

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

Kansas made 109 field goals in transition last season in conference play — most among Big 12 Teams

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

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

Arizona Defensive Stats & Trends:

Arizona averaged 29.5 defensive rebounds per game (974 rebounds/33 games) last season — 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Arizona averaged 9.4 steals per game (122 steals/13 games) last season — best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 6.9

Arizona averaged 29.5 defensive rebounds per game (974 rebounds/33 games) last season — 3rd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 25.7

Arizona has averaged 28.6 defensive rebounds per game (1,803 rebounds/63 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.3

Kansas Defensive Stats & Trends:

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% (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 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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