- Houston (13-15) is a -8.5 point favorite vs Kansas (13-16)
- Total (Over/Under): 137.5 points
- Kansas / Houston TV channel: ESPN
The Kansas Jayhawks (13-16) visit Fertitta Center to take on the Houston Cougars (13-15) on Mar. 9. Tip off is scheduled for 4:00pm EST in Houston, TX.
Houston is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -8.5 (+100).
The Kansas vs. Houston Over/Under is 137.5 total points.
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Kansas vs. Houston Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Kansas | +8.5 -120 | O 137.5 -105 | +310 |
| Houston | -8.5 +100 | U 137.5 -115 | -400 |
Kansas vs Houston Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Houston will win this college basketball game with 77.8% 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 Kansas will cover the spread with 53.5% confidence for today’s game.
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Kansas Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Kansas has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 4 of their last 5 away games (+2.80 Units / 49% ROI)
- Kansas has hit the Game Total Over in 5 of their last 7 away games (+2.80 Units / 37% ROI)
- Kansas has hit the 1H Moneyline in 20 of their last 32 games (+2.25 Units / 1% ROI)
- Kansas has hit the Team Total Under in 3 of their last 4 away games (+1.95 Units / 42% ROI)
Houston Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Houston has hit the 1H Moneyline in 29 of their last 36 games (+15.90 Units / 3% ROI)
- Houston has hit the Moneyline in 21 of their last 26 games (+10.85 Units / 6% ROI)
- Houston have covered the 1H Spread in 21 of their last 36 games (+5.05 Units / 12% ROI)
- Houston has hit the Game Total Under in 14 of their last 24 games at home (+3.00 Units / 11% ROI)
- Houston have covered the Spread in 13 of their last 24 games at home (+2.00 Units / 8% ROI)
Kansas Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Kansas has a 13-15 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.5 Units / -10.94% ROI).
- 17-8 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.5 Units / -1.48% ROI
- 15-14 when betting the Over for -0.4 Units / -1.26% ROI
- 14-15 when betting the Under for -2.6 Units / -8.13% ROI
Houston Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Houston has a 14-14 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.4 Units / -4.24% ROI).
- 18-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +13.9 Units / 9.71% ROI
- 13-17 when betting the Over for -5.65 Units / -17.15% ROI
- 17-13 when betting the Under for +2.7 Units / 8.17% ROI
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%
Houston Offensive Stats & Trends:
Houston has averaged 14.7 offensive rebounds per game (339 rebounds/23 games) this season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 11.4
Houston has averaged 14.7 offensive rebounds per game (339 rebounds/23 games) this season — 4th best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 11.0
Houston has averaged 14.7 offensive rebounds per game (339 rebounds/23 games) this season — 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.9
Houston has averaged 8.9 turnovers per game (204 turnovers/23 games) this season — 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8
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%
Houston Defensive Stats & Trends:
Houston has allowed opponents to shoot 28% from three (370/1,315) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Houston has allowed 56.3 points per game (3,377 points/60 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71.1
Houston has averaged 10.1 steals per game (232 steals/23 games) this season — 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 6.8
Houston has allowed 30.1 points per game (693 points/23 games) in the second half this season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 35.2
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