Houston vs Kansas Prediction 3/3/25 College Basketball Picks Today
Kansas (19-10) vs. Houston (25-4)
March 3, 2025 9:00 pm EDT
The Line: Houston -9.5; Over/Under: 132.5
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The Kansas Jayhawks and Houston Cougars meet Monday in college basketball action at the Fertitta Center. Here’s a Houston vs Kansas Prediction. This article will include a Houston vs Kansas Pick.
Kansas Jayhawks Betting Preview
The Kansas Jayhawks beat Colorado, lost to Texas Tech, and they play Arizona next. Kansas is 7-7 since starting the season with a 12-3 record.
The Kansas Jayhawks are averaging 75.8 points on 47.4 percent shooting and allowing 67.7 points on 39.2 percent shooting. Hunter Dickinson is averaging 16.9 points and 9.8 rebounds, while Zeke Mayo is averaging 14 points and 4.8 rebounds. Dajuan Harris Jr. is grabbing 2.9 rebounds and KJ Adams Jr. is dishing 2.3 assists. The Kansas Jayhawks are shooting 34 percent from beyond the arc and 70.4 percent from the free throw line. The Kansas Jayhawks are allowing 29.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35 rebounds per game.
Houston Cougars Betting Preview
The Houston Cougars beat Texas Tech and Cincinnati, and they play Baylor next. It’s senior night for a Houston roster that has five seniors.
The Houston Cougars are averaging 74.9 points on 46.4 percent shooting and allowing 58 points on 38.2 percent shooting. LJ Cryer is averaging 14.8 points and 2.2 rebounds, while Emanuel Sharp is averaging 11.8 points and 2.8 rebounds. J’Wan Roberts is the third double-digit scorer and Milos Uzan is grabbing 3.2 rebounds. The Houston Cougars are shooting 39.8 percent from beyond the arc and 74 percent from the free throw line. The Houston Cougars are allowing 31.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.7 rebounds per game.
Why the Houston Cougars will win
- Houston has won each of its last 56 night games at Fertitta Center.
- Kansas has lost four of its last five road games.
- Houston has won the first half in each of its last 42 night games at Fertitta Center.
Why the Kansas Jayhawks will win
- Kansas has won the first half in 10 of its last 12 night games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Kansas’ last six road games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 135+ points.
- Four of Houston’s last five home games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 135+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Houston ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for opponent points per game this season (58.0).
- Houston ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for opponent field goals made per game this season (19.3).
- Kansas ranks 8th among Division 1 teams for assists per game this season (17.7).
- Kansas ranks 12th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal percentage this season (39.2%).
Houston vs Kansas Injury Report
Houston will remain without Ramon Walker Jr. due to a hand injury. Kansas will be without Noah Shelby and Zach Clemence, while Shakeel Moore is uetionable with an undisclosed issue.
Houston vs Kansas Prediction
It’s still lowered seeing Kansas in these big underdog roles, but we have to remember this isn’t the same Jayhawks team from years past. Kansas has a lot of subpar performances, and we just saw another in a home loss to Texas Tech as a three-point favorite. Kansas has failed to cover seven of its last 10 games. Houston has won 15 of its 16 games at home and this is the biggest one yet with it being senior night. Houston is also a profitable 16-13 ATS on the season and beat Kansas in the first meeting on the road in overtime. The line is thick, but I’m going to lay it anyway due to how subpar Kansas has been based on past standards.
