BYU Cougars (19-8) vs. Kansas Jayhawks (21-6)
February 27, 2024 8:00 pm EDT
The Line: Kansas Jayhawks -6.5; Over/Under: +153.5
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The BYU Cougars will play the Kansas Jayhawks in a Big 12 game on Tuesday night at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, Kansas. BYU has lost two of their last three games, while Kansas has won three of their last four. Let’s take a look at the betting matchup and the BYU vs Kansas prediction.
BYU Preview
The BYU Cougars are 19-8 (7-7) this year after they lost to Kansas State by a score of 84-74 in their last game. BYU trailed 42-38 at the half and they were out scored 42-36 in the second half in the loss. The Cougars shot 40.8% from the field and were +5 in rebounding margin in the game. BYU defeated Baylor by a score of 78-71 in the game prior to Kansas State, but lost to Oklahoma State before that. The Cougars are scoring 82.8 points per game with 40 rebounds per game and 19.1 assists per game, while giving up 69.3 points against per game this year. Jaxson Robinson is averaging 13.9 points per game, 2.5 rebounds per game, and 1.5 assists per game. BYU is shooting 46.6% from the field, 73.4% on free throws, and 35% on three pointers this season.
Kansas Preview
The Kansas Jayhawks are 21-6 (9-5) this season after they defeated Texas by a score of 86-67 in their last game. Kansas led 45-25 at halftime and they were able to get the win, despite being outscored 42-41 in the second half. The Jayhawks shot 61.5% from the field and were +9 in rebounding margin in the game. Kansas defeated Oklahoma by a score of 67-57 in the game prior to Texas, but lost to Texas Tech before that. The Jayhawks are scoring 77 points per game with 36.1 rebounds per game and 19.7 assists per game, while giving up 67.6 points against per game this season. Hunter Dickinson is averaging 18.3 points, 10.9 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game. Kansas is shooting 50.2% from the field, 72.7% on free throws, and 34.6% on three pointers this year. Kansas will play against Baylor, Kansas State, and Houston after this game.
BYU vs Kansas Betting Prediction
Kansas comes into this matchup in third place in the Big 12 standings and they have been great at home this season. The Jayhawks are shooting over 50% from the field, which is one of the best in the country. BYU is only 7-7 in conference play and they have not played well on the road. The Cougars are 2-5 on the road in BIG 12 play and have lost their last three road games by margins of 10, 10, and 16 points. Take Kansas at home.
