Houston vs. Kansas Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest Odds
The Kansas Jayhawks will host the Houston Cougars in one of the biggest college basketball games of the season tonight. Can Hunter Dickinson and the Jayhawks outlast the Cougars at home in this star-studded Big 12 battle? Matt McCuen gives the edge to the home team at Allen Fieldhouse in his Houston vs. Kansas prediction and betting pick for Saturday night.
Matt McCuen - January 25, 2025, 10:28 AM EST
4 minHouston vs. Kansas Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest Odds
The Houston Cougars will clash with the Kansas Jayhawks on Saturday night for a heavyweight matchup.
These two teams are two of the best in the Big 12. Houston comes into the contest with a record of 15-3, ranking 7th in the nation. Head coach Kelvin Sampson has re-energized this program since his arrival in 2014, returning them to former glory.
Sampson has led the Cougars to six straight March Madness appearances. Few coaches in college basketball have done as good a job as Sampson has over the past decade. Houston has won 30 games or more in three straight seasons.
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Houston vs. Kansas Odds
Houston vs. Kansas Date, Time, and Where To Watch
- Date: January 25, 2024
- Time: 6:30 pm ET
- Where To Watch: ESPN
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Houston vs. Kansas Prediction
Senior LJ Cryer leads the Cougars with 13.8 points per game. Emanuel Sharp has enjoyed a strong season with 13.8 points and 1.2 assists. J'Wan Roberts has added 10.5 points and 6.5 rebounds. The Cougars have averaged 75.8 points per game.
Kansas rolls into the game with a record of 14-4. That record has earned the Jayhawks the 12th ranking in the nation. Bill Self has been one of the best coaches in the nation since taking over in Lawrence. Self has led the Jayhawks to the NCAA Tournament in every season since becoming head coach in 2004. Kansas has not missed the Big Dance since 1989.
Self and the Jayhawks most recently won the National Championship in 2022, defeating North Carolina. Kansas is coming off a strong road win over TCU on Wednesday night.
Big man Hunter Dickinson leads the Jayhawks with 15.8 points per game and 10.2 rebounds. Zeke Mayo has averaged 14.9 points per game and 2.9 assists. Senior Dajuan Harris has added 9.7 points and a team-best 5.4 assists. Kansas has averaged 76.3 points per game.
Houston vs. Kansas Pick
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We will see a tight back and forth contest tonight.
The advantage Kansas has in this game is playing at home.
Over the past few seasons, Kansas has been one of the best home teams in college basketball.
The environment will be electric tonight, helping lead Kansas to a crucial win.
