There are no lingering effects from the recent Super Bowl, as sports fans gear up for an exciting college basketball match-up this Monday evening.
The Arizona Wildcats, the top-ranked college basketball team, will face the Kansas Jayhawks, led by projected top NBA draft pick Darryn Peterson, at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, Kansas. Arizona, boasting a 23-0 (13-0 in Big 12) record, has held the No. 1 ranking since December 8 and aims to break the conference record for the best start to a season, which they currently hold alongside the 2019-20 Baylor Bears.
Darryn Peterson, who is a scoring leader for the Jayhawks at 21.2 points per game, comes off a lower-performance game of 14 points during their victory over Utah.
On the betting front, Arizona is favored by 1.5 points against Kansas for this game.
In addition to Arizona vs. Kansas, the schedule includes ten NBA games and a robust college basketball lineup, providing fans with numerous viewing and betting opportunities for February 9.
College Basketball Best Bets and Viewing Options
N.C. State at No. 24 Louisville
Time: 7 p.m. | Location: Louisville, KY | TV: ESPN | Stream: Fubo
SportsLine picks - Model: Louisville -6.5 | Expert: NC State -6.5 (Chip Patterson)
No. 1 Arizona at No. 9 Kansas
Time: 9 p.m. | Location: Lawrence, KS | TV: ESPN | Stream: Fubo
SportsLine picks - Model: Arizona -1.5 | Expert: Kansas +136 (Matt Severance)
The Wildcats, known for their powerful expertise in the paint, participate in a strategic 37-point win against Oklahoma State on Saturday. The SportsLine Projection Model indicates a 51.0% cover chance for Arizona.
