Kansas vs Arizona Prediction 3/8/25 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article we will formulate a Kansas vs Arizona prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, March 8th 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 19-11 (10-9) this season after they lost to Houston by a score of 65-59 in their last game. Kansas trailed 30-27 at halftime and only managed 32 points in the second half in the loss. The Jayhawks shot 45.2% from the field, 41.7% on three pointers, and 84.2% on free throws in the game. Hunter Dickinson led Kansas with 17 points and 12 rebounds, while KJ Adams Jr. added 15 points and four rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Jayhawks lost to Texas Tech by a score of 78-73, but did beat Colorado by a score of 71-64 before that. Kansas has lost four of their last six games and they are currently tied for sixth in the Big 12 standings with a 10-9 record. Kansas has scored 75.2 points per game and they have allowed 67.6 points against per game, while also averaging 38.5 rebounds and 17.5 assists per game this season. Hunter Dickinson is averaging 16.9 points, 9.9 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game, while Zeke Mayo is averaging 13.8 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game this year. Kansas is shooting 47.3% from the field, 71% on free throws, and 34.1% on three pointers this season. 

Arizona Wildcats Betting Preview

The Arizona Wildcats are 20-10 (14-5) this year after they defeated Arizona State by a score of 113-100 in their last game. Arizona led 55-47 at halftime and added 58 points in the second half to pull away with the win. The Wildcats shot 59% from the field, 43.5% on three pointers, and 79.5% on free throws in the game. Henri Veesaar led Arizona with 22 points and eight rebounds, while Caleb Love added 21 points and five assists in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Wildcats lost to Iowa State by a score of 84-67, but did beat Utah by a score of 83-66 before that. Arizona has alternated wins and losses over their last six games and they are currently tied for second in the Big 12 standings with a 14-5 record. Arizona has scored 82.2 points per game and they have allowed 71.7 points against per game, while also averaging 40.3 rebounds and 17 assists per game this season. Caleb Love is averaging 16.4 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game, while Jaden Bradley is averaging 11.6 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per game this year. Arizona is shooting 47.1% from the field, 78.1% on free throws, and 31.6% on three pointers this season. 

Why Arizona will beat Kansas

• Arizona has won 19 of its last 22 games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
• Kansas has lost each of its last four day games against AP-ranked opponents.
• Arizona has won the first half in five of its last six day games.

Total Points Facts

• Eighteen of Kansas’ last 19 day games against AP-ranked opponents at Allen Fieldhouse have produced a total of 151 or fewer points.
• Six of Arizona’s last seven day games have produced a total of 141 or fewer points.

Kansas vs Arizona Prediction 

Kansas comes into this matchup trying to snap a two game losing streak and they will be at home for this game. The Jayhawks have actually played decently well in their last two games, losing by a combined 11 points to Houston and Texas Tech. Arizona has had some issues stringing wins together over the last few weeks and they are 1-2 in their last three road games. Both teams have very similar shooting percentages, but Arizona is scoring over 82 points per game this year. I really don’t trust either team in this matchup with how they are currently playing and I think either side could win, so I will grab the points with Arizona on the road.