BYU vs Kansas Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 27

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  • Kansas (12-14) is a -6.5 point favorite vs BYU (15-12)
  • Total (Over/Under): 154.5 points
  • BYU / Kansas TV channel: ESPN+

The BYU Cougars (15-12) visit Allen Fieldhouse to take on the Kansas Jayhawks (12-14) on Feb. 27. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Lawrence, KS.

Kansas is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-115).

The BYU vs. Kansas Over/Under is 154.5 total points.

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BYU vs. Kansas Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
BYU+6.5 -105O 154.5 -105+240
Kansas -6.5 -115U 154.5 -115-300

BYU vs Kansas Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Kansas will win this college basketball game with 75.4% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

BYU vs Kansas Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts BYU will cover the spread with 51.8% confidence for today’s game.


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  • BYU has hit the 1H Moneyline in 22 of their last 30 games (+12.50 Units / 4% ROI)
  • BYU has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 18 of their last 30 games (+5.30 Units / 15% ROI)
  • BYU have covered the Spread in 17 of their last 30 games (+2.65 Units / 8% ROI)
  • BYU have covered the 1H Spread in 17 of their last 30 games (+2.30 Units / 7% ROI)
  • BYU has hit the Team Total Over in 17 of their last 30 games (+1.75 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Kansas has hit the Moneyline in 16 of their last 18 games at home (+12.85 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Kansas has hit the 1H Moneyline in 16 of their last 21 games at home (+6.45 Units / 5% 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 Game Total Under in 19 of their last 33 games (+3.45 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Kansas have covered the 1H Spread in 13 of their last 23 games at home (+2.60 Units / 10% ROI)

BYU Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

BYU has a 15-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.75 Units / 5.88% ROI).

  • 11-8 when betting on the Moneyline for -3 Units / -4.85% ROI
  • 13-14 when betting the Over for -2.45 Units / -8.24% ROI
  • 14-13 when betting the Under for -0.3 Units / -1.01% ROI

Kansas Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Kansas has a 12-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.3 Units / -8.01% ROI).

  • 16-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.05 Units / 2.29% ROI
  • 13-13 when betting the Over for -1.3 Units / -4.57% ROI
  • 13-13 when betting the Under for -1.45 Units / -5.04% ROI

BYU Offensive Stats & Trends:

BYU has made 12.0 three-pointers per game this season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 7.7

BYU has attempted 726 threes this season — most among Big 12 Teams

BYU has made 127 three-pointers in the second half this season — most among Big 12 Teams

BYU has made 263 three-pointers this season — most among Big 12 Teams

Kansas Offensive Stats & Trends:

Kansas has averaged 20.3 assists per game (487 assists/24 games) this season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.5

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

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%

BYU Defensive Stats & Trends:

BYU has allowed opponents to shoot 38% (250/652) in the first half this season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 41%

BYU has allowed opponents to shoot 41% (436/1,060) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among West Coast Conference Teams; League Avg: 44%

BYU has averaged 27.3 defensive rebounds per game (1,530 rebounds/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 16th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.3

BYU has allowed an average of 1.00 points per shot (650 points/652 shots) in the first half this season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.10

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

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%


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