- Kansas (27-7) is a -20.5 point favorite vs Howard (22-12)
- Total (Over/Under): 145.5 points
- Watch this 1st Round game of the South Region on TBS
The #16 seed Howard Bison (22-12) visit Wells Fargo Arena to take on the #1 seed Kansas Jayhawks (27-7) on Mar. 16. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00pm EDT in Des Moines.
Kansas is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -20.5 (-115).
The Howard vs. Kansas Over/Under is 145.5 total points.
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Howard vs. Kansas Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Howard | +20.5 -105 | O 145.5 -110 | +2000 |
| Kansas | -20.5 -115 | U 145.5 -110 | -10000 |
Howard vs Kansas Prediction for March Madness:
Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Kansas will win this March Madness game with 76.8% confidence.
Howard vs Kansas Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Howard will cover the spread with 52.4% confidence.
Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Howard and Kansas, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.
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Howard Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Howard has hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 21 games (+17.10 Units / 32% ROI)
- Howard has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 22 of their last 34 games (+8.95 Units / 24% ROI)
- Howard have covered the 1H Spread in 13 of their last 18 games (+8.60 Units / 43% ROI)
- Howard has hit the Game Total Under in 23 of their last 40 games (+4.30 Units / 10% ROI)
- Howard has hit the Team Total Under in their last 3 games (+3.00 Units / 86% ROI)
Kansas Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Kansas has hit the Moneyline in 39 of their last 49 games (+26.10 Units / 18% ROI)
- Kansas has hit the 1H Moneyline in 35 of their last 47 games (+25.05 Units / 19% ROI)
- Kansas has hit the Game Total Under in their last 7 games (+7.00 Units / 91% ROI)
- Kansas has hit the Team Total Under in 14 of their last 21 games (+6.05 Units / 25% ROI)
- Kansas has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 6 of their last 7 games (+4.95 Units / 65% ROI)
Howard Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Howard has gone 18-13 against the spread this college basketball season (+3.7 Units / 10.85% ROI).
- 19-11 when betting on the Moneyline for +12.9 Units / 20.81% ROI
- 15-16 when betting the Over for -2.6 Units / -7.62% ROI
- 16-15 when betting the Under for -0.5 Units / -1.47% ROI
Kansas Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Kansas has gone 16-18 against the spread this college basketball season (-3.8 Units / -10.16% ROI).
- 18-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +11.95 Units / 21.45% ROI
- 17-17 when betting the Over for -1.7 Units / -4.55% ROI
- 17-17 when betting the Under for -1.7 Units / -4.55% ROI
Howard Offensive Stats & Trends:
Howard has averaged 16.1 turnovers per game (386 turnovers/24 games) this season — 2nd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.5
Howard has averaged 1.31 points per shot (1,787 points/1,363 shots) this season — tied for 36th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.24
Howard has a 34% free throw rate (470 free throw attempts/1,363 field goal attempts) this season — 42nd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 31%
Howard is shooting 36% from three (428/1,182) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 31st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
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 scored 258 points in transition last season in conference play — most among Big 12 Teams
Kansas made 109 field goals in transition last season in conference play — most among Big 12 Teams
Kansas made 2.7 three-pointers per game in possessions with a paint touch last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.8
Howard Defensive Stats & Trends:
Howard has averaged 22.4 defensive rebounds per game (537 rebounds/24 games) this season — tied for 37th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.2
Howard has averaged 7.9 steals per game (189 steals/24 games) this season — tied for 32nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7
Howard has allowed opponents to shoot 46% (623/1,358) this season — tied for 28th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 43%
Howard has allowed opponents to shoot 36% from three (192/529) this season — tied for 32nd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Kansas Defensive Stats & Trends:
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 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 an average of 0.95 points per shot (207 points/218 shots) on possessions with a ball reversal last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.17
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