Expert prediction
No. 14 Kansas vs No. 2 Arizona Preview, Odds, Predictions (Feb. 28)
Pick rationale
Analysis & key factors
- The Jayhawks have won six of their last eight league contests.
- The Wildcats have won their last three games of Big 12 Play.
- This marks the 16th all-time matchup between the two Big 12 squads.
An interesting contest will grace the Big 12 when the No. 2 Arizona Wildcats host the No. 14 Kansas Jayhawks. The hosts come out as the solid favorite, but there is upset potential if the visitors’ talent plays up to their standards.
How to Watch
- When: Saturday, Feb. 28, 4 pm ET
- Where: McHale Center, Tucson, Arizona
- How to Watch: ESPN
NCAA Matchup Odds & Lines
| Team | Odds | Spread | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas | -104 | +10 | O151.5 |
| Arizona | -116 | -10 | U151.5 |
Game Preview
The No. 14 Jayhawks (21-7, 11-4 Big 12) got back on track after a shaky stretch of games, stunning the No. 5 Houston Cougars on Feb. 23. They lead the Big 12 in field goal percentage defense at 38.5%, which is fifth nationally, and three-point field goal percentage defense at 29.8%, which is 17th nationally. Darryn Peterson continues to boast high projections in the upcoming NBA draft, averaging 19.5 points and 3.8 rebounds per game. Meanwhile, Melvin Council Jr. is third in the Big 12, 34th nationally, with a 2.90 assist-to-turnover ratio.
The No. 2 Wildcats (26-2, 13-2 Big 12) are firmly back on track, recently earning wins over Houston and Baylor. They rank third in the country in points in the paint/game (43.7) for the entire season. Anthony Dell’Orso was named to the Big 12 Weekly Starting Five after scoring 22 points (Arizona career high) against BYU and Houston last week. He is 8-of-18 from the 3-point line over the last three games. On another note, Jaden Bradley was on the Naismith Trophy Late-Season Watch List. He scored 25 points at Baylor, his fifth game of 20 or more points this season.
Kansas vs Arizona Head-to-Head
The two programs have had 15 meetings in their history, and the result is 10-5 for the Jayhawks. The last matchup was in February this year when Kansas won 82-78 at home.
Kansas vs Arizona Predictions
Arizona has stakes at hand with a regular-season title in reach for the squad. Kansas has done well in conference play, looking to end conference play strong to have a favorable position ahead of the Big 12 Tournament. The Jayhawks will have to set the tone first, or the Wildcats will take control and coast to victory. Our betting pick here is the Wildcats to defend a 10-point spread.
- Free NCAAB pick: Arizona Wildcats -10
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