Houston vs Kansas Prediction, Picks & Odds | 23 Feb 2026
College Basketball Betting Preview: Houston vs Kansas
The Houston Cougars square off against the Kansas Jayhawks, with tip-off scheduled for 21:00 on Monday, February 23.
Over 137.5 points seems very realistic when Houston go up against Kansas. We’re taking odds of -110 on the basis that the total line is too low.
Houston Cougars lost when they last took to the court. They were turned over 73-66 at home to Arizona Wildcats.
Kansas Jayhawks lost when they last took to the court. They were turned over 84-68 at home to Cincinnati Bearcats.
Head-to-Head Statistics
It was a 65-59 win for Houston when they last played Kansas. Houston have three straight victories against Kansas. They’ve also claimed 3 wins in the past 4 head-to-head meetings.
| NCAAB | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Houston
|
28-6 | 2623 | 2137 | 486 | 20-2 | 8-4 | 1L |
Kansas
|
23-10 | 2496 | 2290 | 206 | 17-2 | 6-8 | 1L |
Houston vs Kansas Prediction & Picks
Tackle Houston vs Kansas with all the betting insight you need, including our match prediction, scoreline forecast, key player prop selections and a hand-picked bet builder.
Game Prediction
We think that 137.5 is a more than generous total for Over backers in this college showdown. Take the -110 that we see the teams combine to good effect.
The college hoops handicappers at Sportsgambler.com always keep close tabs on team news as it develops. We also rely on recent form and key stats to help shape our basketball picks and guide the final call.
Key Houston vs Kansas stats:
Over 137.5 Probability
Based on the latest odds from the top sportsbooks, our pick carries a 52.4% chance of winning. However, we think that the probability sits between 55-60% taking all factors into consideration. This is why we can recommend this college basketball wager.
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Player Prop Picks
Flory Bidunga (Kansas) can be wagered to secure Over 1.5 assists at +120. We’re happy to take him to cover the Player Assists line, with bettors able to make this bet with confidence.
Latest Flory Bidunga Player Prop Odds
Kingston Flemings (Houston) can be backed to total Over 4.5 assists at -154. He looks capable of covering the line and that leads us to taking this Player Assists bet.
Latest Kingston Flemings Player Prop Odds
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Same Game Parlay Picks
Take a same game parlay that incorporates Over 137.5 along with Houston to cover the -1.5 spread. Add in Flory Bidunga (Kansas) to get Over 1.5 assists.
A basketball same game parlay is an awesome way of cheering on different selections within the same game. You can predict a number of outcomes and get bigger odds than a single wager. The odds can combine to great effect.
Correct Score Prediction
75
-
68
Kansas
There are lots of different betting angles including the chance to back the Coogs on the correct score lines. For example, a 75-68 victory in their favor is available at massive odds.
Houston vs Kansas Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Houston have the shortest price to win this college game, with the sportsbooks giving them a 60% probability due to their -149 Moneyline betting odds. At +125, Kansas are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.
The spread is calculated to be 2.5, while total points comes in at 137.5. Basketball bettors love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. If you want to back Over 137.5, it’s -115.
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Darryn Peterson is favorite when it comes to hitting the most buckets. You can get -108 that he goes Over 19.5 points and -120 when it comes to Under.
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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Houston Stats
Kansas Stats
- 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
- 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- -2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
- -2.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games on the road
- +2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
- +2.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 144.40 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 144.30 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 137.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
- Over 137.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 77.70 pts and allowed 66.70 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 75.60 pts and allowed 68.70 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 145.30 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 152.00 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 137.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
- Over 137.5 at Home: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 75.30 pts and allowed 70.00 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 82.20 pts and allowed 69.80 pts in the last 10 home games
NCAAB Table Select Season
| Big 12 | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Arizona
|
32-2 | 2929 | 2339 | 590 | 21-1 | 11-1 | 9W |
|
Houston
|
28-6 | 2623 | 2137 | 486 | 20-2 | 8-4 | 1L |
Iowa State
|
27-7 | 2781 | 2215 | 566 | 19-1 | 8-6 | 1L |
|
Kansas
|
23-10 | 2496 | 2290 | 206 | 17-2 | 6-8 | 1L |
Texas Tech
|
22-10 | 2573 | 2324 | 249 | 16-4 | 6-6 | 3L |
BYU
|
23-11 | 2853 | 2561 | 292 | 17-4 | 6-7 | 1L |
TCU
|
22-11 | 2584 | 2378 | 206 | 16-5 | 6-6 | 1L |
UCF
|
21-11 | 2591 | 2511 | 80 | 15-5 | 6-6 | 1L |
Oklahoma State
|
19-14 | 2781 | 2736 | 45 | 14-5 | 5-9 | 1L |
West Virginia
|
18-14 | 2214 | 2072 | 142 | 15-6 | 3-8 | 1L |
Cincinnati
|
18-15 | 2413 | 2230 | 183 | 16-4 | 2-11 | 1L |
Colorado
|
17-15 | 2559 | 2542 | 17 | 15-7 | 2-8 | 2L |
Arizona State
|
17-16 | 2519 | 2585 | -66 | 13-6 | 4-10 | 1L |
Baylor
|
16-16 | 2642 | 2469 | 173 | 12-8 | 4-8 | 1L |
Kansas State
|
12-20 | 2546 | 2619 | -73 | 11-8 | 1-12 | 2L |
Utah
|
10-22 | 2379 | 2531 | -152 | 9-9 | 1-13 | 6L |
- Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
- PF = Total Points For
- PA = Total Points Against
- N. Pts = Point Differential
- Home = Home Record
- Away = Away Record
- Strk = Current Streak
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