| MATCHUP | Kansas Jayhawks | Arizona Wildcats |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 21-7 | 26-2 |
| Spread | +9.5 -115 | -9.5 -105 |
| Moneyline | +380 | -500 |
| Total | Over 149.5 (-112) | Under 149.5 (-108) |
| Where | McKale Memorial Center, Tucson, AZ | |
| When | Saturday, February 28, 2026 | |
| Time | 04:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN | |
Kansas Jayhawks Betting Preview
The Kansas Jayhawks lost to Cincinnati and beat Houston, and they play Arizona State next. Kansas has won 10 of its last 12 games.
The Kansas Jayhawks are averaging 77 points on 47 percent shooting and allowing 68.7 points on 38.7 percent shooting. Darryn Peterson is averaging 19.5 points and 3.8 rebounds, while Flory Bidunga is averaging 14.3 points and 9.2 rebounds. Tre White is the third double-digit scorer and Melvin Council Jr. is dishing 5.1 assists. The Kansas Jayhawks are shooting 35.4 percent from beyond the arc and 76.6 percent from the free throw line. The Kansas Jayhawks are allowing 30.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.7 rebounds per game.
Arizona Wildcats Betting Preview
The Arizona Wildcats beat Houston and Baylor, and they play Iowa State next. Arizona has won 26 of its last 28 games.
The Arizona Wildcats are averaging 87.2 points on 50.3 percent shooting and allowing 68.9 points on 39.3 percent shooting. Brayden Burries is averaging 15.5 points and 2.6 assists, while Jaden Bradley is averaging 13.9 points and 3.6 rebounds. Koa Peat is the third double-digit scorer, and Motiejus Krivas is grabbing 8.4 rebounds. The Arizona Wildcats are shooting 35.7 percent from beyond the arc and 72.8 percent from the free throw line. The Arizona Wildcats are allowing 31.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40.3 rebounds per game.
Why the Arizona Wildcats will win
- Arizona has won 17 of its last 18 games as a top-10 AP-ranked team at McKale Memorial Center.
- Kansas has lost each of its last five road day games against the Big 12 Conference.
- Arizona has won the first half in 18 of its last 20 games as a top-15 AP-ranked team at McKale Memorial Center.
Why the Kansas Jayhawks will win
- Kansas has won nine of its last 10 February games as a top-15 AP-ranked team against a top-5 AP-ranked team.
- Arizona has lost three of its last four February home games as a top-15 AP-ranked team against an AP-ranked team.
Total Points: Facts
- Eight of Kansas’ last nine day games against top 5 AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 148 or fewer points.
- Four of Arizona’s last five games at McKale Memorial Center have produced a total of 143 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Arizona ranks 6th among Division 1 teams for point differential per game this season (+18.3).
- Arizona ranks 7th among Division 1 teams for net rating this season (+25.6).
- Kansas ranks 6th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal percentage this season (38.5%).
- Kansas ranks T10th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throws made per game this season (10.8).
Kansas vs Arizona Prediction
Arizona has been the more consistent team and should be favored at home. However, this line is disrespectful toward a good Kansas team. Kansas has shown up time and time again as an underdog and has already beaten Arizona this season. When Peterson plays a full game and the others have it going as well, Kansas is a legit title contender. It wouldn’t be shocking to see Kansas win this game outright. I think higher of Kansas than most, I guess. Give me the points.