- Houston is a -9.5 point favorite vs Kansas
- Total (Over/Under): 132.5 points
- Kansas / Houston TV channel: ESPN
The Kansas Jayhawks visit Fertitta Center to take on the Houston Cougars on Mar. 3. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in Houston, TX, USA.
Houston is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -9.5 (-110).
The Kansas vs. Houston Over/Under is 132.5 total points.
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Kansas vs. Houston Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Kansas | +9.5 -110 | O 132.5 -110 | +375 |
| Houston | -9.5 -110 | U 132.5 -110 | -500 |
Kansas vs Houston Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Houston will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Kansas vs Houston Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Houston will cover the spread with 52.2% confidence for today’s game.
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Kansas Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Kansas has hit the Game Total Under in 22 of their last 34 games (+8.85 Units / 24% ROI)
- Kansas has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 21 of their last 34 games (+6.00 Units / 15% ROI)
- Kansas has hit the Team Total Under in 20 of their last 34 games (+4.00 Units / 10% ROI)
Houston Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Houston has hit the 1H Moneyline in 30 of their last 37 games (+12.25 Units / 1% ROI)
- Houston has hit the Game Total Under in 21 of their last 37 games (+4.55 Units / 11% ROI)
- Houston have covered the Spread in 21 of their last 37 games (+4.50 Units / 11% ROI)
- Houston have covered the 1H Spread in 20 of their last 37 games (+2.60 Units / 6% ROI)
- Houston has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 19 of their last 37 games (+1.70 Units / 4% ROI)
Kansas Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Kansas has a 13-16 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.65 Units / -14.58% ROI).
- 19-10 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.05 Units / -1.12% ROI
- 9-20 when betting the Over for -13 Units / -40.75% ROI
- 20-9 when betting the Under for +10.1 Units / 31.66% ROI
Houston Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Houston has a 17-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (+4.9 Units / 15.36% ROI).
- 25-4 when betting on the Moneyline for -6.85 Units / -0.38% ROI
- 12-16 when betting the Over for -5.7 Units / -17.78% ROI
- 16-12 when betting the Under for +2.85 Units / 8.98% ROI
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 scored 2,673 points last season — most among Big 12 Teams
Houston Offensive Stats & Trends:
Houston averaged 9.0 turnovers per game (325 turnovers/36 games) last season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 11.8
Houston averaged 13.4 offensive rebounds per game (482 rebounds/36 games) last season — tied for 9th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.8
Houston is shooting 40% from three (232/583) this season — 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 34%
Houston averaged 4.4 turnovers per game (158 turnovers/36 games) in the first half last season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 6.2
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 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 34% (74/218) on possessions with a ball reversal last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 42%
Houston Defensive Stats & Trends:
Houston averaged 9.9 steals per game (357 steals/36 games) last season — 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 6.6
Houston averaged 9.9 steals per game (357 steals/36 games) last season — 8th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7
Houston has allowed 58.0 points per game (1,682 points/29 games) this season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.2
Houston has allowed 57.7 points per game (3,752 points/65 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.3
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