Towson Tigers vs Kansas Jayhawks NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 12/16

The Towson Tigers will travel to face the #17 Kansas Jayhawks on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. The game is set for 9:00 PM ET at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, Kansas. This non-conference game will be broadcast on ESPN2.

Kansas is the favorite with an 18.5-point spread. The Jayhawks have a record of 8-3 this season, with a 3-2 mark at home. Towson, on the other hand, holds a 6-4 record, with a 3-4 record on the road. The over/under for the game is set at 135.5 points.

Towson Tigers vs Kansas Jayhawks Game Day Info

• Sport: College Basketball
• Teams: Towson Tigers vs Kansas Jayhawks
• Venue: Allen Fieldhouse, Lawrence KS
• Date: Tuesday, December 16, 2025
• Betting Odds: Kansas Jayhawks -18.5 (-111), Towson Tigers +18.5 (-114), Kansas MoneyLine -3333, Towson MoneyLine +1328, Over/Under 135.5

Towson Tigers Team Preview

The Towson Tigers have shown mixed results in their recent games. They secured a win against Cornell Big Red with a score of 93-80. However, they faced defeats against UCF Knights and California-San Diego Tritons, losing 61-86 and 73-87, respectively.

Offensively, the Tigers have struggled to maintain consistency. Their field goal percentage stands at 44.4, and they average 70.3 points per game. The team also ranks low in three-point shooting, making only 6.6 per game with a 30.0 percentage.

Key players for Towson include Tyler Tejada and Dylan Williamson. Tejada leads the team with an average of 18.8 points per game, while Williamson follows with 15.6 points per game. Both players have been instrumental in the Tigers’ performance this season.

Kansas Jayhawks Team Preview

The Kansas Jayhawks hold an 8-3 record for the season, with a strong showing away from home at 5-1. They have a 3-2 record in home games. Ranked #17 in the AP poll, they are part of the Big 12 Conference.

Offensively, the Jayhawks score 74.8 points per game. They rank 176th in field goal percentage at 45.7%. Their three-point shooting stands at 34.3%, while they excel in free throw shooting with a 74.9% success rate, ranking 99th.

Melvin Council Jr. leads the team with 13 points per game, followed closely by Tre White and Flory Bidunga, both averaging 14.1 points. Bidunga also contributes significantly with 9.2 rebounds per game. The team has struggled with turnovers, averaging 10.2 per game, which ranks them 340th.

BTB Betting Pick

The Kansas Jayhawks are favored by 18.5 points against the Towson Tigers. Kansas averages 74.8 points per game while Towson scores 70.3. Kansas has better shooting and free throw percentages, which may help them cover the spread. Considering their stats, picking Kansas to cover -18.5 seems reasonable.

The over/under for the game is set at 135.5. Kansas and Towson together average 145.1 points per game. Both teams have some weaknesses in defense, which might lead to a higher scoring game. Based on the combined average, taking the over 135.5 is a good choice.