Kansas vs Arizona Prediction 2/9/26 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article we will formulate a Kansas vs Arizona prediction for this College Basketball game on Monday, February 9th at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, Kansas. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Kansas Jayhawks Betting Preview

The Kansas Jayhawks are 18-5 (8-2) this year after they defeated Utah by a score of 71-59 in their last game. Kansas led 38-31 at halftime and they held Utah to just 28 points in the second half in the win. The Jayhawks shot 50% from the field, 17% on three pointers, and 75% on free throws in the game. Flory Bidunga led Kansas with 17 points and 10 rebounds, while Tre White added 16 points and six rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Kansas defeated Texas Tech by a score of 64-61 and BYU by a score of 90-82. The Jayhawks have scored 77.8 points per game with 38.9 rebounds and 15.2 assists per game, while they have allowed 67.3 points against per game this season. Darryn Peterson is averaging 20.5 points and 4.2 rebounds per game, while Tre White is averaging 14.6 points and 7.1 rebounds per game for the Jayhawks. Kansas is shooting 47.9% from the field, 75.7% on free throws, and 35.5% on three pointers this year. 

Arizona Wildcats Betting Preview

The Arizona Wildcats are 23-0 (10-0) this season after they defeated Oklahoma State by a score of 84-47 in their last game. Arizona led 40-22 at halftime and added 44 points in the second half in the blowout win. The Wildcats shot 52% from the field, 14% on three pointers, and 64% on free throws in the game. Brayden Burries led Arizona with 15 points and eight rebounds, while Jaden Bradley added 13 points and four assists in the win. 

Prior to that game, Arizona defeated Arizona State by a score of 87-74 and BYU by a score of 86-83. The Wildcats have scored 89.3 points per game with 43.9 rebounds and 18.2 assists per game, while they have allowed 67.6 points against per game this season. Brayden Burries is averaging 15.3 points and 4.7 rebounds per game, while Koa Peat is averaging 14.6 points and 5.6 rebounds per game for the Wildcats. Arizona is shooting 51.6% from the field, 73.4% on free throws, and 35.5% on three pointers this season. 

Why the Kansas Jayhawks will win

• Kansas has won 31 of its last 32 February home games as an AP-ranked team.
• Arizona has lost three of its last four February games as a top-15 AP-ranked team against a top-15 AP-ranked team.
• Kansas has won the first half in each of its last 12 games at Allen Fieldhouse.

Why the Arizona Wildcats will win

• Arizona has won each of its last 23 games.
• Kansas has lost each of its last four games as a top-15 AP-ranked team against a top-3 AP-ranked team.
• Arizona has won the first half in each of its last 10 February road games as a top-10 AP-ranked team.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Kansas’ last nine games against Top 5 AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 147 or fewer points.
• Each of Arizona’s last five road games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 159+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Kansas ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for blocks per game this season (6.1).
• Kansas ranks 3rd among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw percentage this season (65.5%).
• Arizona ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for rebounds per game this season (43.9).
• Arizona ranks 3rd among Division 1 teams for point differential per game this season (+21.7).

Kansas vs Arizona Prediction 

Arizona comes into this matchup with an undefeated record on the season and they have allowed 53 points or fewer in three of their last five games. The Wildcats are shooting 52% from the field and they have scored at least 84 points in four straight. Kansas is 8-2 in conference play and they are playing their best ball of the season. The Jayhawks are shooting 48% from the field and they have allowed 62 or fewer in three of their last four. This should be a great matchup, but I can’t fade Arizona until I see them lose. Take the Wildcats to win here.