Cincinnati vs Kansas Prediction 2/21/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Cincinnati vs Kansas prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, February 21st at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, Kansas. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Cincinnati Bearcats Betting Preview

The Cincinnati Bearcats are 14-12 (6-7) this season after they defeated Utah by a score of 69-65 in their last game. Cincinnati led 37-34 at halftime and they held Utah to just 31 points in the second half for the win. The Bearcats shot 44% from the field, 27% on three pointers, and 77% on free throws in the game. Day Day Thomas led Cincinnati with 16 points and two assists, while Moustapha Thiam added 15 points and 10 rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Cincinnati defeated Kansas State by a score of 91-62 and UCF by a score of 92-72. The Bearcats have scored 72.3 points per game with 37.1 rebounds and 16.5 assists per game, while they have allowed 67.0 points against per game this season. Baba Miller is averaging 13.7 points and 10.4 rebounds per game, while Jizzle James is averaging 11.4 points and 2.4 rebounds per game for the Bearcats. Cincinnati is shooting 42.8% from the field, 67.5% on free throws, and 32.2% on three pointers this season. 

Kansas Jayhawks Betting Preview

The Kansas Jayhawks are 20-6 (10-3) this year after they defeated Oklahoma State by a score of 81-69 in their last game. Kansas led 43-29 at halftime, but they were outscored 40-38 in the second half in the win. The Jayhawks shot 46% from the field, 46% on three pointers, and 88% on free throws in the game. Darryn Peterson led Kansas with 23 points and two rebounds, while Tre White added 16 points and five rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Kansas lost to Iowa State by a score of 74-56, but did beat Arizona by a score of 82-78 before that. The Jayhawks have scored 77.3 points per game with 38.9 rebounds and 14.9 assists per game, while they have allowed 68.0 points against per game this season. Darryn Peterson is averaging 20.0 points and 3.7 rebounds per game, while Flory Bidunga is averaging 14.5 points and 9.2 rebounds per game for the Jayhawks. Kansas is shooting 47.1% from the field, 76.6% on free throws, and 35.8% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Kansas Jayhawks will win

• Kansas has won each of its last 12 games as an AP-ranked team against a non-AP-ranked team at Allen Fieldhouse.
• Cincinnati has lost nine of its last 10 games against AP-ranked opponents.
• Cincinnati has lost the first half in each of its last three road games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents.

Why the Cincinnati Bearcats will win

• Cincinnati has won each of its last three games.

Total Points Facts

• Eight of Kansas’ last nine games against Conference opponents at Allen Fieldhouse have produced a total of 142+ points.
• Thirteen of Cincinnati’s last 16 games against AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 138 or fewer points.

Cincinnati vs Kansas Prediction 

Cincinnati comes into this matchup on a three game winning streak, but they are just 6-7 in Big 12 play and they are on the road. The Bearcats are shooting 43% from the field and they have allowed 65 points or fewer in three of their last four. Kansas is 10-3 in conference play and they are very difficult to deal with at home. The Jayhawks are shooting 47% from the field and they have scored at least 81 points in two of their last three. I don’t think Cincinnati is going to get too many stops in this game, but the Bearcats have scored at least 91 in two of their last three games, so I like the over here.

David Racey's Pick: Over 138.5