Cincinnati vs Kansas Prediction 1/11/25 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article we will formulate a Cincinnati vs Kansas prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, January 11th at Fifth Third Arena in Cincinnati, Ohio. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Cincinnati Bearcats Betting Preview

The Cincinnati Bearcats are 10-4 (0-3) this year after they lost to Baylor by a score of 68-48 in their last game. Cincinnati trailed 35-20 at halftime and only managed 28 points in the second half in the loss. The Bearcats shot 34.7% from the field, 34.8% on three pointers, and 50% on free throws in the game. Dan Skillings Jr. led Cincinnati with 18 points and two rebounds, while Aziz Bandaogo added 11 points and four rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Bearcats lost to Arizona by a score of 72-67 and Kansas State by a score of 70-67. Cincinnati has lost three games in a row, but they did start the season by winning 10 of their first 11 games. Cincinnati has scored 75.4 points per game and they have allowed 61 points against per game, while also averaging 37.6 rebounds and 15.5 assists per game this year. Dan Skillings Jr. Is averaging 13.1 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game, while Simas Lukosius is averaging 13.0 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game this year. Cincinnati is shooting 47% from the field, 62.8% on free throws, and 34.5% on three pointers this season. 

Kansas Jayhawks Betting Preview

The Kansas Jayhawks are 11-3 (2-1) this season after they defeated Arizona State by a score of 74-55 in their last game. Kansas trailed 42-36 at halftime, but they outscored ASU in the second half by a total of 38-13 for the win and cover. The Jayhawks shot 43.5% from the field, 30.4% on three pointers, and 100% on free throws in the game. Zeke Mayo led Kansas with 23 points and five rebounds, while Hunter Dickinson added 15 points and 12 rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Jayhawks defeated UCF by a score of 99-48, but did lose to West Virginia by a score of 62-61 before that. Kansas has won four of their last five games, with their other two losses coming against Creighton and Missouri. Kansas has scored 78.9 points per game and they have allowed 63.6 points against per game, while also averaging 39.6 rebounds and 18.7 assists per game this season. Hunter Dickinson is averaging 15.9 points, 10.4 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game, while Zeke Mayo is averaging 14.6 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game this year. Kansas is shooting 48.8% from the field, 75.1% on free throws, and 34.8% on three pointers this season. 

Why Kansas will beat Cincinnati

• Cincinnati has lost 10 of its last 11 day games against AP-ranked opponents.
• Kansas has won 28 of its last 32 day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Cincinnati has lost the first half in each of its last three games against the Big 12 Conference.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Cincinnati’s last six games against AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 129 or fewer points.
• Twenty-eight of Kansas’ last 33 day games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 136+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Cincinnati ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (5.1).
• Cincinnati ranks 7th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (18.0).
• Kansas ranks 7th among Division 1 teams for assist to turnover ratio this season (1.81).
• Kansas ranks 7th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal percentage this season (37.3%).

Cincinnati vs Kansas Prediction 

Kansas comes into this matchup after a perfect second half against Arizona State in their last game, but they have been shaky in two of their last three games. The Jayhawks did lose at home to West Virginia three games ago, but they are ranked #11 in the country. Kansas is shooting nearly 49% from the field this year and they are allowing just 63.6 points against per game. Cincinnati has lost three games in a row, but two of those games were decided by three and five points. The Bearcats are also a very strong defensive team, but they have scored 48, 67, and 67 points in their last three games. Kansas’ recent struggles are a concern coming into this matchup, but they are the better team and should take advantage of a Cincinnati team that may be starting to fall apart. Take Kansas here.