Arizona vs Kansas Prediction 2/9/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Arizona Wildcats and the Kansas Jayhawks meet Monday in college basketball action from Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence. Here’s an Arizona vs Kansas prediction. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best Arizona vs Kansas pick. We will examine the recent form and player performances for both teams, as well as the recent betting trends and streaks pertaining to this matchup. As we conclude, we will tie it all together with a summary that produces a sensible pick for a favorable betting outcome in this game.

Arizona Wildcats Betting Preview

Arizona has been pretty great in the record column so far. Across their first 22 outings, Arizona was able to take out Florida, Utah Tech, Northern Arizona, UCLA, UConn, Denver, Norfolk State, Auburn, Alabama, Abilene Christian, San Diego State, Bethune-Cookman, South Dakota State, Utah, Kansas State, TCU, Arizona State, UCF, Cincinnati, BYU and Arizona State. That would make for a perfect run over the first 22 games.

On Saturday versus Oklahoma State, the Wildcats were way out in front by halftime on a 40-22 advantage. Arizona kept it going from there on a 44-25 run and took the win in the end 84-47. Brayden Burries topped the team on 15 points with eight rebounds and Jaden Bradley had 13 points with four assists. Tobe Awaka chipped in 12 rebounds with eight points and three assists in the victory as well.

Kansas Jayhawks Betting Preview

Over on the Jayhawks’ side, they put up an 11-5 record in their first 16 outings this year. The Jayhawks fell versus North Carolina, Duke, UConn, Central Florida and West Virginia during that time. Kansas would win the next six over Iowa State, Baylor, Colorado, Kansas State, BYU and Texas Tech. In their first 22 games of the year, the Jayhawks posted a 17-5 run in the books.

Matched up against Utah on Saturday the Jayhawks went into the locker room with a 38-31 advantage. Kansas kept it going in the second half on a 33-28 run and took the win in the end 71-59. Flory Bidunga was tops on 17 points with 10 rebounds and three assists while Tre White had 16 points with six rebounds. Darryn Peterson added 14 points with three rebounds in the victory as well.

Arizona Wildcats @ Kansas Jayhawks Betting Trends: February 9, 2026

Why the Kansas Jayhawks will win

• Kansas has won 25 of its last 26 February home games as a top-15 AP-ranked team.

Why the Arizona Wildcats will win

• Arizona has won each of its last 21 games as a top-10 AP-ranked team.
• Kansas has lost five of its last six games against Top 5 AP-ranked opponents.
• Kansas has lost the first half in 14 of its last 16 night games as a top-15 AP-ranked team against a top-5 AP-ranked team.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Kansas’ last seven night games against Top 5 AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 147 or fewer points.
• Nine of Arizona’s last 10 night games against the Big 12 Conference have produced a total of 149+ points.

Arizona vs Kansas Prediction

I’ll lean toward Arizona but you could call this one either way; it should be a great game. The Wildcats demolished Oklahoma State over the weekend, hitting 51.6 percent from the field with a 54-34 rebounding edge and a 54-14 advantage on points in the paint. Arizona didn’t shoot well from outside (14.3 percent on 2-of-14) however. The Wildcats are scoring very well this year; they’ve hit 77 or more points in 12 straight outings.

As for Kansas, they shot 50 percent from the field with a 42-32 advantage in the paint in their home win over Utah on Saturday. The Jayhawks didn’t shoot well from outside (16.7 percent on 3-of-18) either though. Kansas has won seven straight games now, with 71 or more points in six of those. Playing at home should really help out.

Andrew Jett's Pick: Arizona Wildcats -2.5