- Kansas is a -4.5 point favorite vs BYU
- Total (Over/Under): 157.5 points
- BYU / Kansas TV channel: ESPN
The BYU Cougars visit Allen Fieldhouse to take on the Kansas Jayhawks on Jan. 31. Tip off is scheduled for 4:30 pm in Lawrence, KS.
Kansas is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-110).
The BYU vs. Kansas Over/Under is 157.5 total points.
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BYU vs. Kansas Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| BYU | +4.5 -110 | O 157.5 -110 | +165 |
| Kansas | -4.5 -110 | U 157.5 -110 | -200 |
BYU vs Kansas Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Kansas will win this college basketball game with 67.4% 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 Kansas will cover the spread with 57.7% confidence for today’s game.
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BYU Basketball Best Bets Today:
- BYU has hit the Moneyline in 28 of their last 35 games (+24.70 Units / 2% ROI)
- BYU has hit the Game Total Over in 22 of their last 36 games (+6.60 Units / 17% ROI)
- BYU has hit the Team Total Over in 21 of their last 36 games (+3.50 Units / 8% ROI)
- BYU have covered the Spread in 9 of their last 15 away games (+2.40 Units / 15% ROI)
- BYU has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 9 of their last 15 away games (+2.05 Units / 12% ROI)
Kansas Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Kansas has hit the 1H Moneyline in 17 of their last 19 games at home (+13.70 Units / 2% ROI)
- Kansas has hit the Moneyline in 16 of their last 19 games at home (+11.65 Units / 1% ROI)
- Kansas have covered the 1H Spread in 15 of their last 19 games at home (+10.35 Units / 47% ROI)
- Kansas has hit the Game Total Under in 12 of their last 19 games at home (+4.30 Units / 21% ROI)
- Kansas have covered the Spread in 12 of their last 19 games at home (+4.30 Units / 20% ROI)
BYU Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
BYU has a 9-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.1 Units / -14.09% ROI).
- 16-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +12.9 Units / 0.93% ROI
- 10-10 when betting the Over for -1 Units / -4.55% ROI
- 10-10 when betting the Under for -1 Units / -4.55% ROI
Kansas Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Kansas has a 13-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (+5.3 Units / 24.04% ROI).
- 15-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +10.9 Units / 0.95% ROI
- 6-14 when betting the Over for -9.35 Units / -42.6% ROI
- 14-6 when betting the Under for +7.4 Units / 33.56% ROI
BYU Offensive Stats & Trends:
BYU made 11.2 three-pointers per game last season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 7.8
BYU made 11.2 three-pointers per game last season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 7.7
BYU averaged 18.5 assists per game (611 assists/33 games) last season — tied for 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.4
BYU has a TS% of 53% in the second half since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 49%
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 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 averaged 19.3 assists per game (619 assists/32 games) last season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.4
Kansas scored 258 points in transition last season in conference play — most among Big 12 Teams
BYU Defensive Stats & Trends:
BYU has allowed 8.5 made three-pointers per game at home since the start of the 2024-25 season — highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 7.5
BYU allowed 9.7 made three-pointers per game last season — 2nd highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 8.0
BYU has allowed opponents to shoot 41% (513/1,235) this season — tied for 33rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%
BYU has allowed an average of 1.15 points per shot (1,417 points/1,235 shots) this season — tied for 17th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.26
Kansas Defensive Stats & Trends:
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% (14/73) on right wing attemps last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 32%
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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