Cincinnati vs Kansas Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 22

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  • Kansas (7-10) is a -8.5 point favorite vs Cincinnati (8-10)
  • Total (Over/Under): 146.5 points
  • Cincinnati / Kansas TV channel: ESPN

The Cincinnati Bearcats (8-10) visit Allen Fieldhouse to take on the Kansas Jayhawks (7-10) on Jan. 22. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in Lawrence, KS.

Kansas is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -8.5 (-115).

The Cincinnati vs. Kansas Over/Under is 146.5 total points.

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Cincinnati vs. Kansas Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Cincinnati+8.5 -105O 146.5 -110+325
Kansas -8.5 -115U 146.5 -110-450

Cincinnati vs Kansas Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Kansas will win this college basketball game with 81.8% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Cincinnati vs Kansas Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Kansas will cover the spread with 52.5% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Cincinnati has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 9 of their last 12 away games (+5.50 Units / 40% ROI)
  • Cincinnati has hit the 1H Moneyline in 6 of their last 12 away games (+3.70 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Cincinnati has hit the Moneyline in 19 of their last 31 games (+3.15 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Cincinnati have covered the Spread in 18 of their last 34 games (+0.40 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Kansas has hit the Moneyline in 15 of their last 17 games at home (+11.85 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Kansas has hit the 1H Moneyline in 15 of their last 20 games at home (+3.65 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Kansas has hit the Team Total Over in 13 of their last 22 games at home (+2.90 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Kansas has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 13 of their last 22 games at home (+2.60 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Kansas has hit the Game Total Under in 19 of their last 34 games (+2.40 Units / 6% ROI)

Cincinnati Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Cincinnati has a 8-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3 Units / -15.15% ROI).

  • 10-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.8 Units / 4.22% ROI
  • 10-8 when betting the Over for +1.2 Units / 6.06% ROI
  • 8-10 when betting the Under for -3 Units / -15.15% ROI

Kansas Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Kansas has a 7-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.9 Units / -15.43% ROI).

  • 10-3 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.15 Units / -0.24% ROI
  • 9-8 when betting the Over for +0.2 Units / 1.08% ROI
  • 8-9 when betting the Under for -2 Units / -10.64% ROI

Cincinnati Offensive Stats & Trends:

Cincinnati has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (559 assists/ 383 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Cincinnati has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (294 assists/ 202 TOs) this season — tied for 19th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Cincinnati has averaged 10.8 turnovers per game (585 turnovers/54 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 36th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.2

Cincinnati is shooting 67% from the free throw line (230/344) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 72%

Kansas Offensive Stats & Trends:

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

Kansas shot 43% from three (49/113) in possessions with a paint touch last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Cincinnati Defensive Stats & Trends:

Cincinnati has averaged 27.8 defensive rebounds per game (501 rebounds/18 games) this season — 3rd best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 26.3

Cincinnati has averaged 6.3 steals per game (114 steals/18 games) this season — 4th lowest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 7.5

Cincinnati has averaged 26.6 defensive rebounds per game (1,439 rebounds/54 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 29th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.3

Cincinnati has allowed 6.2 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 28th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3

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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