Davidson vs Kansas Prediction 12/22/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Kansas Jayhawks and the Davidson Wildcats will meet on Monday evening in a non‑conference matchup at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, Kansas.

Kansas Jayhawks Betting Preview

The Kansas Jayhawks enter Monday night’s matchup with a 9–3 win-loss record, including a 4-1 record at home. The Jayhawks compiled wins over Princeton, Syracuse, Tennessee and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, while losing games to Duke, North Carolina and the Connecticut Huskies. In the Kansas Jayhawks 81–76 victory over the Tennessee Volunteers last month, guard Melvin Council Jr. tallied 17 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 blocks.

The Kansas Jayhawks average 74.7 points on 45.8 percent shooting from the field and 34.2 percent shooting from three‑point range per game. On the defensive side of the basketball, the Jayhawks are allowing opponents 63.5 points (12th in country) on 37.9 percent shooting from the field (16th in nation) per game. The Jayhawks also average 40 rebounds and 14.8 assists per contest, showing balanced production on both ends of the floor.

Freshman guard Darryn Peterson leads the Kansas Jayhawks averaging 21.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals and 1 block per game, providing the Jayhawks with steady scoring and perimeter defense. Sophomore guard Flory Bidunga averages 15.2 points, 8.8 rebounds, 2 assists and 2.6 block per contest. Senior guard Melvin Council Jr. is averaging 10.9 points, 3.7 rebounds and 5 assists per game.

Davidson Wildcats Betting Preview

The Davidson Wildcats enter Monday’s contest with an 8–3 record, including a 1–0 mark on the road this season. The Wildcats have compiled wins over Mercer, Citadel, Washington State, Charlotte and the Bowling Green Falcons, while dropping games to Utah State, Saint Mary’s and the Temple Owls. In the Davidson Wildcats dominant 80-47 defeat of Mercyhurst Lakers, Davidson guard Josh Scovens accumulated 15 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists.   

The Davidson Wildcats average 73 points on 47.8 percent shooting from the field per game. Defensively, the Wildcats are allowing opponents 67.6 points per contest.

Guard Jaden Scovens leads the Davidson Wildcats averaging 10.5 points per game on 49.4 percent shooting, while forward Reed Bailey and guard Grant Huffman provide additional scoring and playmaking. Davidson enters this matchup looking for its first ever win inside Allen Fieldhouse.

Why the Kansas Jayhawks will win

•             Home court advantage. Kansas is 4–1 at Allen Fieldhouse this season.

•            Elite defense. The Kansas Jayhawks are allowing opponents just 63.5 points (12th in country) on 37.9 percent shooting from the field per game.

•            Frontcourt presence. Sophomore guard Flory Bidunga controls the paint for the Kansas Jayhawks averaging 15.2 points, 8.8 rebounds and 2.6 blocks per game.

•             Balanced scoring. Multiple guards (Peterson, Council Jr.) contribute offensively.

Why the Davidson Wildcats will win

•             Balanced scoring. Multiple Davidson Wildcats players average over 10 points per game.

•             Motivation. The Davidson Wildcats will look to defeat one of the best team’s in the country.

Kansas Jayhawks vs. Davidson Wildcats Prediction

This matchup features Kansas elite team depth at the skill positions, including strong interior scoring and rebounding, against a Davidson Wildcats team that has an efficient perimeter offense. Look for the Jayhawks to lean on Flory Bidunga’s playmaking ability and Melvin Council Jr.’s strong guard play. The Davidson will counter with Jaden Scovens scoring and Reed Bailey’s versatility.

The Davidson Wildcats have been competitive in every major non-conference game this season. With that said, the Wildcats have not faced a team of the Kansas Jayhawks caliber in 2025. Kansas certainly has an advantage in the rebounding department and the team’s defense is outstanding. If the Jayhawks control tempo and dominate the paint, they should close out the Davidson Wildcats and win comfortably.

Hans Geevers's Pick: Kansas -18.5