The Houston Cougars (27-3, 14-3 Big 12) will try to extend a 17-game home win streak when they take on the Kansas Jayhawks (22-8, 10-7 Big 12) on March 9, 2024 at Fertitta Center.

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Houston vs. Kansas Game Info and Odds

• Game Day: Saturday, March 9, 2024
• Game Time: 4:00 PM ET
• TV Channel: ESPN
• Location: Houston, Texas
• Arena: Fertitta Center

Houston vs. Kansas Picks and Prediction

All college basketball win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Houston win (76.4%)

Before you wager on Saturday's Houston-Kansas spread (Houston -7.5) or total (138.5 points), see the betting trends and insights below.

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Houston vs. Kansas: ATS Betting Stats and Trends

• Houston has won 14 games against the spread this season, while failing to cover 16 times.
• Kansas has compiled a 14-15-0 record against the spread this year.
• The Cougars have done a better job covering the spread in home games (10-6-0) than they have in road affairs (2-8-0).
• The Jayhawks have performed better against the spread at home (9-7-0) than on the road (3-6-0) this season.
• Houston has covered the spread six times in 17 conference games.
• Against the spread in Big 12 action, Kansas is 8-9-0 this season.

Houston vs. Kansas: Moneyline Betting Stats

• Houston has come away with 24 wins in the 27 contests it has been listed as the moneyline favorite in this season.
• The Cougars have not lost in 18 games this year when favored by -350 or better on the moneyline.
• Kansas has been the moneyline underdog five total times this season. Kansas has finished 1-4 in those games.
• The Jayhawks have played as a moneyline underdog of +275 or longer in just two games this season, which they won both.
• Houston has an implied victory probability of 77.8% according to the moneyline set for this matchup.

Houston vs. Kansas Head-to-Head Comparison

• Houston averages 74.1 points per game (164th in college basketball) while allowing 57.3 per contest (first in college basketball). It has a +506 scoring differential overall and outscores opponents by 16.8 points per game.
• LJ Cryer is 206th in college basketball with a team-high 15.8 points per game.
• Kansas puts up 77 points per game (84th in college basketball) while allowing 68.3 per contest (79th in college basketball). It has a +260 scoring differential and outscores opponents by 8.7 points per game.
• Kevin McCullar's 19.1 points per game leads Kansas and ranks 53rd in the nation.
• The Cougars pull down 38 rebounds per game (59th in college basketball) while allowing 33.3 per contest to their opponents. They outrebound opponents by 4.7 boards per game.
• J'wan Roberts averages 6.9 rebounds per game (ranking 191st in college basketball) to lead the Cougars.
• The Jayhawks win the rebound battle by 3.2 boards on average. They collect 36.1 rebounds per game, 133rd in college basketball, while their opponents grab 32.9.
• Hunter Dickinson's 11 rebounds per game lead the Jayhawks and rank sixth in the country.
• Houston ranks 78th in college basketball by averaging 99.4 points per 100 possessions on offense, and defensively is first in college basketball, allowing 76.8 points per 100 possessions.
• The Jayhawks rank 73rd in college basketball averaging 99.9 points per 100 possessions on offense, and defensively are 65th, allowing 88.6 points per 100 possessions.

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