- Kentucky (14-6) are -2.5 point favorites vs Kansas (16-4)
- Total (Over/Under): 140.5 points
- Watch the game on ESPN
The Kansas Jayhawks (16-4) visit Rupp Arena to take on the Kentucky Wildcats (14-6) on Jan. 28. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Lexington.
Kentucky is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-110).
The Kansas vs. Kentucky Over/Under is 140.5 total points.
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Kansas vs. Kentucky Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Kansas | +2.5 -110 | O 140.5 -110 | +120 |
| Kentucky | -2.5 -110 | U 140.5 -110 | -145 |
Kansas vs Kentucky Prediction for Today’s Game:
Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Kentucky will win this game with 55.7% confidence.
Kansas vs Kentucky Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Kentucky will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence.
Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Kansas and Kentucky, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.
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Kansas Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Kansas has hit the Moneyline in 34 of their last 42 games (+21.15 Units / 11% ROI)
- Kansas has hit the 1H Moneyline in 25 of their last 33 games (+20.00 Units / 18% ROI)
- Kansas has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 10 of their last 12 games (+7.80 Units / 59% ROI)
- Kansas has hit the Team Total Under in 14 of their last 21 games (+6.05 Units / 25% ROI)
- Kansas has hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 13 games (+4.60 Units / 32% ROI)
Kentucky Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Kentucky has hit the Moneyline in their last 4 games (+8.05 Units / 69% ROI)
- Kentucky has hit the Game Total Over in 16 of their last 24 games at home (+7.20 Units / 27% ROI)
- Kentucky has hit the Team Total Over in 9 of their last 11 games at home (+6.70 Units / 53% ROI)
- Kentucky has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 15 of their last 23 games at home (+6.05 Units / 24% ROI)
- Kentucky have covered the Spread in their last 4 games (+4.00 Units / 91% ROI)
Kansas Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Kansas has gone 5-11 against the spread this college basketball season (-7.1 Units / -40.34% ROI).
- 7-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.75 Units / 14.34% ROI
- 10-6 when betting the Over for +3.4 Units / 19.32% ROI
- 6-10 when betting the Under for -5 Units / -28.41% ROI
Kentucky Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Kentucky has gone 8-12 against the spread this college basketball season (-5.2 Units / -23.64% ROI).
- 7-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -17.2 Units / -26.12% ROI
- 11-9 when betting the Over for +1.1 Units / 5% ROI
- 9-11 when betting the Under for -3.1 Units / -14.09% ROI
Kansas Offensive Stats & Trends:
Kansas scored 258 points in transition last season in conference play — most among Big 12 Teams
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 made 109 field goals 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%
Kentucky Offensive Stats & Trends:
Kentucky is shooting 38% from three (244/640) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among SEC Teams; League Avg: 33%
Kentucky is shooting 50% (1,067/2,132) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among SEC Teams; League Avg: 45%
Kentucky is shooting 47% (1,592/3,363) since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among SEC Teams; League Avg: 44%
Kentucky has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (422 assists/ 312 TOs) in the first half since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among SEC Teams; League Avg: 1.0
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 34% (74/218) on possessions with a ball reversal last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 42%
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%
Kentucky Defensive Stats & Trends:
Kentucky has allowed opponents to shoot 34% from three (134/399) this season — 5th highest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 31%
Kentucky has allowed an average of 1.14 points per shot (3,590 points/3,151 shots) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 23rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.21
Kentucky has forced 10.9 turnovers per game (218 turnovers/20 games) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 13.2
Kentucky has allowed 32.1 points per game (642 points/20 games) in the first half this season — 4th highest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 30.7
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