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Kansas vs BYU Prediction 2/18/25 College Basketball Picks

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BYU (17-8) vs Kansas (17-8)

February 18, 2025 at 09:00 PM EST

The Line: Betting Odds: BYU -2.5 — Over/Under: 148.5

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The Kansas Jayhawks and BYU Cougars meet Tuesday in college basketball action at the Marriott Center. Here’s a Kansas vs BYU Prediction. This article will include a Kansas vs BYU Pick.

Kansas Jayhawks Betting Preview 

The Kansas Jayhawks beat Colorado, lost to Utah, and they play Oklahoma State, Colorado, and Texas Tech next. The Kansas Jayhawks are averaging 76.1 points on 47.5 percent shooting and allowing 66.6 points on 38.6 percent shooting. Hunter Dickinson is averaging 16.4 points and 9.5 rebounds, while Zeke Mayo is averaging 15 points and 5 rebounds. Dajuan Harris Jr. is grabbing 3 rebounds and KJ Adams Jr. is dishing 2.4 assists. The Kansas Jayhawks are shooting 34.3 percent from beyond the arc and 71.8 percent from the free throw line. The Kansas Jayhawks are allowing 29.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.2 rebounds per game.

BYU Cougars Betting Preview 

The BYU Cougars beat West Virginia and Kansas State, and they play Arizona, Arizona State, and West Virginia next. The BYU Cougars are averaging 79.8 points on 48 percent shooting and allowing 69 points on 43 percent shooting. Richie Saunders is averaging 15 points and 4.5 rebounds, while Egor Demin is averaging 11 points and 5.5 assists. Trevin Knell is grabbing 2.4 rebounds and Fousseyni Traore is dishing 1.6 assists. The BYU Cougars are shooting 36.5 percent from beyond the arc and 69.5 percent from the free throw line. The BYU Cougars are allowing 34.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.5 rebounds per game.

Why the BYU Cougars will win

  • BYU has won 18 of its last 20 games at Marriott Center.
  • Kansas has lost four of its last five road games against the Big 12 Conference.
  • Kansas has lost the first half in each of its last four road night games against Conference opponents.

Why the Kansas Jayhawks will win

  • Kansas has won each of its last six Tuesday night games.
  • BYU has lost seven of its last nine games against AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

  • Seven of Kansas’ last eight road night games against the Big 12 Conference have produced a total of 145 or fewer points.
  • Three of BYU’s last four games against AP-ranked opponents at Marriott Center have produced a total of 149+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

  • BYU ranks 16th among Division 1 teams for opponent rebounds per game this season (30.7).
  • BYU ranks 21st among Division 1 teams for opponent blocks per game this season (2.4).
  • Kansas ranks 10th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point percentage this season (29.2%).
  • Kansas ranks 20th among Division 1 teams for assist-to-turnover ratio this season (1.59).

Kansas vs BYU Injury Report

BYU doesn’t have a player listed on its injury report. Kansas will continue to be without Jamari McDowell, Noah Shelby, and Zach Clemence. 

Kansas vs BYU Prediction

We knew this was a down year for Kansas, but now we just saw the Jayhawks lose to Utah has a 6.5-point favorite, which is a new low. Kansas is now 1-6 ATS in its last seven games and has failed to win each of its last three road games. BYU is 12-2 SU at home this season and is coming off back-to-back wins to kind of right the ship. BYU has the offense to win a game like this, and it’s just hard to get behind Kansas with confidence. The Jayhawks just aren’t scaring anybody this season. I’ll roll with BYU and the small number on Tuesday night.

Randy Chambers's Pick: BYU -2.5

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