Kansas vs Houston Prediction, Picks & Odds | 13 Mar 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Kansas vs Houston

The Kansas Jayhawks battle the Houston Cougars, with tip-off scheduled for 20:30 on Friday, March 13.

We think that 135.5 is a more than generous total for Over backers when Kansas meet Houston. Take the -112 that we see the teams combine to good effect.

Kansas Jayhawks claimed a victory in their previous game. A 78-73 home win occurred against TCU Horned Frogs.

Houston Cougars last game saw them claim a 73-66 home win over Brigham Young Cougars.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Kansas triumphed 69-56 when they last played Houston. We’ve seen three Houston wins in the past 5 meetings between the teams.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Houston	27-5	2480	2011	469	19-2	8-3	4W
Kansas	23-9	2449	2221	228	17-2	6-7	2W

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Kansas vs Houston Prediction & Picks

Get the edge with our best Kansas vs Houston picks: a key match prediction, correct score recommendation and a ready-made bet builder. Explore each section below for detailed insights.

Game Prediction

There’s juice available when it comes to backing Over 135.5 points in this college game and that’s the betting angle we’re pursuing. Our pick is priced up at -112 which looks worth taking.

Recent form is always part of the equation and we combine it with team news as soon as it’s available. To deliver expert basketball predictions, our handicappers also analyze the latest college hoops stats to ensure we’re working with the best information possible.

Key Kansas vs Houston stats:

• The 135.5 line has been covered in 15 of the last 20 Kansas games.
• The 135.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Kansas games on the road.
• The 135.5 line has been covered in the last 2 Kansas games.
• The 135.5 line has been covered in the last 5 Houston games at home.
• The 135.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Houston games.
• The 135.5 line has been covered in 11 of the last 20 Houston games.

Over 135.5 Probability

If you go by the best sportsbooks, our pick has a 52.9% chance of landing a return. However, our research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Kansas 66 - 76 Houston

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Kansas vs Houston 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.

For this college game, the sportsbooks’ Moneyline betting odds mean Houston are -238 favorites to win and that means a 70% chance of landing a victory. Kansas are the underdogs at +195 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

The spread is currently 5.5, with the total points line at 135.5. A Total bet is always available and can often provide value selections. If you're keen on Over 135.5, this selection is available at -115.

If you’re planning to place a bet on a college basketball matchup, head to the top betting apps and explore the wide range of team props and game lines. Look for the lines that offer the most value.

Moneyline

Kansas

+195

Houston

-238

Point Spread

Kansas +5.5

-114

Houston -5.5

-106

Total Points

Under 135.5

-105

Over 135.5

-115

The gambling sites also allow you to place player prop bets such as Points, Assists, Steals and Rebounds. This means you can focus on an individual player’s performance rather than wager on the actual outcome of the game in question.

There are some exciting college basketball micro betting lines that are created and they are available in-game. Among them are Next Field Goal, where you select if the shot will be a two or three-pointer. The long-ball option pays better, and in today’s game, you can never discount the three-pointer.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Kansas Stats

Houston Stats

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• +5.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• -5.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 146.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 144.20 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 135.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 135.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 73.00 pts and allowed 73.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 71.00 pts and allowed 73.20 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 140.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 142.40 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 135.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
• Over 135.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 74.40 pts and allowed 66.10 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 80.00 pts and allowed 62.40 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Big 12	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Arizona	30-2	2768	2185	583	19-1	11-1	7W
Houston	27-5	2480	2011	469	19-2	8-3	4W
Iowa State	27-6	2701	2133	568	19-1	8-5	3W
Kansas	23-9	2449	2221	228	17-2	6-7	2W
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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