Houston Cougars vs Kansas Jayhawks NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/25/25
The Cougars and Jayhawks are set to face off at 6:30 ET on ESPN. The Jayhawks will host the game at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, KS. The over/under for this Big 12 conference contest is set at 128.5 points, with Kansas being favored by -1.5 at home against Houston.
HOUSTON COUGARS VS KANSAS JAYHAWKS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Kansas Jayhawks -1.5
This game will be played at Allen Fieldhouse at 6:30 ET on Saturday, January 25th.
WHY BET THE KANSAS JAYHAWKS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Jayhawks.
- Not only will Kansas pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 128.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.
Will Houston Make it Happen on the Road?
Houston Cougars Recent Game/Games
Houston improved to 16-3 on the season with a dominant 70-36 win over Utah on Wednesday. The Cougars, who were -17.5 favorites, covered the spread with ease. The game’s total points (106) fell well short of the 133.5 O/U line.
Houston jumped out to a 41-17 lead by halftime and continued their strong play in the second half, outscoring the Utes 29-19.
Houston’s offense put up 70 points in their latest game, shooting 43.3% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.7%, with two-point shooting at 50% (21/42) and three-point shooting at 27.8% (5/18).
The Cougars grabbed 15 offensive rebounds and dished out 15 assists. Milos Uzan led the way with 14 points and 5 assists, shooting 66.7% overall and 50% from three. L.J. Cryer added 13 points, hitting 3 of 4 from beyond the arc.
Even with Houston’s defense allowing 36 points, the Cougars managed to shoot 43% from the field, hitting 26 of their 60 attempts. Inside the arc, they connected on 21 of 42 shots, good for 50%.
From three-point range, Houston went 5 for 18, shooting 27%. They also got to the free-throw line 19 times, making 13 of those attempts for a 68% success rate. Houston grabbed 15 offensive rebounds in the game.
Is It the Jayhawks Game to Lose at Home?
Kansas Jayhawks Recent Game
The Jayhawks improved to 14-4 on the season with a 74-61 road win over TCU on Wednesday. Kansas entered the game as 7-point favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game were 135, just under the O/U line of 135.5.
Kansas trailed 35-33 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring TCU 41-26. The Jayhawks’ defense was key in the 2nd half, allowing just 26 points.
Kansas shot 55.6% from the field in their last game, with an effective field goal percentage of 61.1%. They hit 64.9% of their two-point attempts, while going 6-for-17 from beyond the arc, shooting 35.3% from three.
Hunter Dickinson led the way with 16 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 7-for-10 from the field. Kansas dished out 21 assists, with Shakeel Moore hitting 3 of 4 threes and finishing with 11 points.
Even with 16 offensive rebounds, the opposing team managed just 61 points against Kansas, shooting 37% from the field. The Jayhawks’ defense held them to 47% on two-point attempts, with 20 makes on 42 tries.
From beyond the arc, Kansas limited their opponent to 5 threes on 24 attempts, a 20% shooting performance. At the free-throw line, the opposition went 6/12, hitting 50% of their shots.