2025 College Basketball: Houston Cougars vs Kansas Jayhawks Odds and Predictions
The matchup between Houston and Kansas promises excitement with Houston's recent form and Kansas looking to bounce back.
A Big 12 battle has the No. 4 Houston Cougars (25-4) hosting the Kansas Jayhawks (19-10) on Monday evening. The Cougars are rolling, having won eight straight matchups. On Mar. 1, Houston outlasted Cincinnati 73-64. Meanwhile, the Jayhawks had their two-game win streak stopped. No. 10 Texas Tech outmatched Kansas 78-73. Back on January 25, Houston beat the Jayhawks 92-86 in double overtime.
Tipoff from Fertitta Center is at 9 p.m. ET. The latest Kansas vs. Houston odds via SportsLine consensus list the Cougars as 9.5-point favorites, while the over/under for total points scored is 132.5. Before making any picks, you need to see the college basketball predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model.
The model simulates every Division 1 college basketball game 10,000 times. It enters Week 18 of the 2024-25 season on a 221-162 betting roll (+1895) on all top-rated college basketball picks dating back to 2023.
Kansas vs. Houston Odds
- Spread: Cougars -9.5
- Over/Under: 132.5 points
- Money Line: Cougars -505, Jayhawks +379
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Why Houston can cover
Senior guard L.J. Cryer is a reliable shot creator with a fantastic touch on the outside, recording 14.8 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game. The Texas native shoots 41.3% from downtown and has scored at least 20 points in two of his last three games.
Additionally, junior guard Emanuel Sharp adds depth to the backcourt with 11.8 points and 2.8 rebounds per game.
Why Kansas can cover
Center Hunter Dickinson leads Kansas with averages of 16.9 points and 9.8 rebounds, shooting 53% from the floor.
Moreover, senior forward KJ Adams excels at attacking the lane, contributing an average of 8.8 points and 4.8 rebounds.
How to make Kansas vs. Houston picks
The SportsLine model is leanings Over on the total, predicting the teams will combine for 139 points. It also indicates that one side of the spread hits in 60% of simulations. Visit SportsLine now for the model’s pick for the insider pick.
