Kansas vs UCF Prediction, Picks & Odds | 03 Jan 2026
College Basketball Betting Preview: Kansas vs UCF
The Kansas Jayhawks go up against the UCF Knights, with tip-off scheduled for 14:00 on Saturday, January 3.
We’re confident of UCF staying close to Kansas, with our prediction being that they’ll cover the spread. The +5.5 looks really generous at -120.
Kansas Jayhawks claimed a victory in their previous game. A 90-61 home win occurred against Davidson Wildcats.
UCF Knights won their last game 85-80. This was a road victory against Florida Atlantic Owls.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Kansas beat UCF in their last head-to-head matchup. It was a 98-94 (OT) scoreline. Kansas have won three on the spin against UCF. They’ve also claimed 3 wins in the past 4 head-to-head matchups.
| NCAAB | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Kansas
|
23-10 | 2496 | 2290 | 206 | 17-2 | 6-8 | 1L |
UCF
|
21-11 | 2591 | 2511 | 80 | 15-5 | 6-6 | 1L |
Kansas vs UCF Prediction & Picks
Join us as we dissect the top Kansas vs UCF betting picks — from the main match prediction and scoreline forecast to standout player props and a value-focused bet builder.
Game Prediction
UCF are more than capable of staying close to the favorites so there’s a strong case for betting them against the spread in this college matchup. Take the -120 for the +5.5 that is available.
Injuries can influence the outcome and our college basketball handicappers factor that in alongside the latest form guide. We apply the same approach to the stats to build the clearest picture of how the game might unfold.
Key Kansas vs UCF stats:
UCF +5.5 Probability
The top betting sites are estimating that there is a 54.6% likelihood of this pick winning. After careful examination, our cappers have this probability close to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.
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Player Prop Picks
Tre White (Kansas) can be wagered to rack up Over 1.5 assists at -200. We’re happy to wager that he is able to cover the line, with this Player Assists bet making appeal.
Latest Tre White Player Prop Odds
Jordan Burks (UCF) can be wagered to total Under 0.5 assists at -118. We can feel confident that he might fall short on the Player Assists front as the total looks too high.
Latest Jordan Burks Player Prop Odds
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Same Game Parlay Picks
Get in the game with a same game parlay. Our picks are UCF to cover the +4.5 spread, Over 153.5 on the total and Tre White (Kansas) to get Over 1.5 assists.
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Correct Score Prediction
82
-
79
UCF
There might not be too much between these teams, with our correct score pick being a 82-79 win for the Jayhawks. There are huge odds available when it comes to this selection.
Kansas vs UCF 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.
Kansas have the shortest price to win this college game, with the sportsbooks giving them a 67% probability due to their -204 Moneyline betting odds. At +168, UCF are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.
The spread currently stands at 4.5 and the total points line is 156.5. Basketball fans regularly enjoy the opportunity to bet on the Totals. The Over 156.5 selection is available to back at -118.
The good news is that you’ll find a strong selection of game lines and team props for most college contests. The best basketball betting sites provide a wide range of pre-game and in-game wagering options.
Darryn Peterson is the favorite to score most points. Odds of -115 can be found for him scoring Over 20.5 points and there is -110 for him to go Under.
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Kansas Stats
UCF Stats
- 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
- 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- -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 1 of the last 10 games on the road
- +5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in the last 10 games
- +5.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 138.00 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 148.20 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 153.5: Covered in 1 of the previous 10 games
- Over 153.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 74.10 pts and allowed 63.90 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 70.20 pts and allowed 78.00 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 160.10 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 163.40 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 153.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
- Over 153.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 88.50 pts and allowed 71.60 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 88.90 pts and allowed 74.50 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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