BYU vs Kansas Prediction 1/31/26 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate a BYU vs Kansas Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday, January 31^st. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this college basketball matchup.

Kansas Jayhawks Preview

The Kansas Jayhawks have a 15-5 overall record this season and a 5-2 record in the Big 12. They are coming off an 86-62 away win against Kansas State and their previous three games were a 75-69 away win against Colorado, an 80-62 home win against Baylor and an 84-63 home win against Iowa State.

Offensively, Kansas averages 78.3 points per game, while allowing 67.3 points per game defensively. The Jayhawks shoot with 47% from the field and grab 39.5 rebounds per game, while dishing out 15.3 assists per game. They average 6.2 blocks per game and 5.5 steals per game defensively.

Tre White leads Kansas in scoring, with an average of 14.9 points per game, while shooting with 47.3% from the field and 85.7% from the free throw line. Flory Bidunga is the team’s leading rebounder with 9 per game and Melvin Council Jr. leads the team in assists with 5.2 per game.

BYU Cougars Preview

The BYU Cougars have a 17-3 overall record this season and a 5-2 record in the Big 12. They are coming off an 86-83 home loss against Arizona and their previous three games were a 91-78 home win against Utah, an 84-71 away loss against Texas Tech and a 76-70 home win against TCU.

Offensively, BYU averages 86.7 points per game, while allowing 70.9 points per game defensively. The Cougars shoot with 49% from the field and grab 40.1 rebounds per game, while dishing out 15.2 assists per game. They average 4.9 blocks per game and 8.4 steals per game defensively.

AJ Dybantsa leads BYU in scoring, with an average of 23.6 points per game, while shooting with 53% from the field and 76.2% from the free throw line. Keba Keita is the team’s leading rebounder with 7.8 per game and Robert Wright III leads the team in assists with 5.2 per game.

BYU Cougars @ Kansas Jayhawks Betting Trends: January 31, 2026

Why the Kansas Jayhawks will win

• Kansas has won 11 of its last 12 games at Allen Fieldhouse when playing with a rest advantage.
• BYU has lost each of its last four January games as an AP-ranked team against an AP-ranked team.
• Kansas has won the first half in each of its last 10 games at Allen Fieldhouse.

Why the BYU Cougars will win

• BYU has won each of its last seven day games.
• Kansas has lost five of its last six games as an AP-ranked team against an AP-ranked team.
• BYU has won the first half in four of its last five day games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Kansas’ last 25 day games against AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 159 or fewer points.
• Five of BYU’s last six games against AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 168+ points.

BYU vs Kansas Prediction

In this BYU vs Kansas Prediction, Kansas is coming as -4.5 home favorites. BYU has been the better team this season but have lost two of their last three games and failed to cover each of their last five. On the flip side, Kansas is 8-2 in its last 10 games and 7-3 against the spread, while they have the 25^th-best defense in the entire nation, so I like them to get the job done today at home, where they have been almost perfect this season, with just one defeat in nine games played. Take Kansas and lay the points at home.