| MATCHUP | Kansas Jayhawks | Houston Cougars |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 23-9 | 27-5 |
| Spread | +5.5 -105 | -5.5 -115 |
| Moneyline | +200 | -245 |
| Total | Over 139.5 (-105) | Under 139.5 (-115) |
| Where | T-Mobile Center, Kansas City, MO | |
| When | Friday, March 13, 2026 | |
| Time | 09:30 PM EDT | |
| TV | ESPN | |
Kansas Jayhawks Betting Preview
The Kansas Jayhawks are 23-9 (12-6) this season after they defeated TCU by a score of 78-73 in their last game. Kansas trailed 34-31 at halftime, but they scored 47 points in the second half for the comeback win. The Jayhawks shot 38% from the field, 24% on three pointers, and 81% on free throws in the game. Darryn Peterson led Kansas with 24 points and eight rebounds, while Flory Bidunga added 13 points and 10 rebounds in the win.Prior to that game, Kansas defeated Kansas State by a score of 104-85, but lost to Arizona State by a score of 70-60 before that. The Jayhawks have scored 76.5 points per game with 38.8 rebounds and 14.7 assists per game, while they have allowed 69.3 points against per game this season. Darryn Peterson is averaging 19.9 points and 4.2 rebounds per game, while Flory Bidunga is averaging 13.8 points and 9.0 rebounds per game for the Jayhawks. Kansas is shooting 46.2% from the field, 76.7% on free throws, and 35.4% on three pointers this season.
Houston Cougars Betting Preview
The Houston Cougars are 27-5 (14-4) this year after they defeated BYU by a score of 73-66 in their last game. Houston trailed 41-37 at halftime, but they held BYU to just 25 points in the second half for the win. The Cougars shot 45% from the field, 29% on three pointers, and 80% on free throws in the game. Kingston Flemings led Houston with 17 points and four rebounds, while Emanuel Sharp added 13 points and four rebounds in the win.Prior to that game, Houston defeated Oklahoma State by a score of 82-75 and Baylor by a score of 77-64. The Cougars have scored 77.6 points per game with 36.5 rebounds and 15.0 assists per game, while they have allowed 62.7 points against per game this season. Kingston Flemings is averaging 16.5 points and 5.4 assists per game, while Emanuel Sharp is averaging 15.8 points and 3.0 rebounds per game for the Cougars. Houston is shooting 45.1% from the field, 77.1% on free throws, and 34.5% on three pointers this year.
Why the Houston Cougars will win
- Houston has won each of its last 13 March games as a top-15 AP-ranked team.
- Kansas has lost each of its last four games against Top 5 AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.
- Houston has won the first half in each of its last four games against AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue.
Why the Kansas Jayhawks will win
- Kansas has won 30 of its last 31 Friday night games as a top-15 AP-ranked team.
- Houston has lost each of its last four games as a top-15 AP-ranked team against a top-15 AP-ranked team.
- Houston has lost the first half in each of its last four games as a top-15 AP-ranked team against a top-15 AP-ranked team.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of Houston’s last eight games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 137+ points.
- Each of Kansas’ last four games at T-Mobile Center have produced a total of 140+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Houston ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for turnover percentage this season (10.7%).
- Houston is one of only two teams to reach the Sweet 16 in each of its last five NCAA Tournament appearances.
- Kansas ranks 18th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point percentage this season (30.0%).
- Kansas ranks 20th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw percentage this season (68.8%).