Houston vs. Kansas: How to Watch, Channel, Prediction, Odds - Feb 3

Houston vs. Kansas: How to Watch, Channel, Prediction, Odds - Feb 3

Updated Feb. 3, 2024 3:28 p.m. ET
Data Skrive

The No. 8 Kansas Jayhawks (17-4, 5-3 Big 12) hope to extend a 10-game home win streak when they host the No. 4 Houston Cougars (19-2, 6-2 Big 12) on Saturday, February 3, 2024 at 4:00 PM ET.

The Cougars take on the Jayhawks in a game oddsmakers expect to be a hard-fought matchup. The Cougars are favored by just 1 point against the Jayhawks. The over/under for the game is set at 135.

Keep reading to get the details ahead of wagering on the Houston-Kansas clash.

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Houston vs. Kansas How to Watch & Odds

  • When: Saturday, February 3, 2024 at 4:00 PM ET
  • Where: Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, Kansas
  • How to Watch on TV: ESPN
  • Live boxscore on FOX Sports
Cougars vs Jayhawks Betting Information
Favorite Spread Favorite Spread Odds Underdog Spread Odds Total Over Total Odds Under Total Odds Favorite Moneyline Underdog Moneyline
Cougars -1 -108 -112 135 -112 -108 -118 -102

Houston vs. Kansas Prediction

  • Pick ATS: Houston (-1)
  • Pick OU: Over (135)
  • Prediction: Houston 69, Kansas 68

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Houston vs. Kansas Betting Insights

Betting Line Implied Predictions

  • Per the spread and over/under, the implied score for the game is Cougars 68, Jayhawks 67.
  • The Cougars have a 54.1% chance to collect the win in this meeting based on the moneyline's implied probability.
  • The Jayhawks have a 50.5% implied probability to come out on top.

Key Spread Facts

  • Houston has won 11 games against the spread this season, while failing to cover 10 times.
  • Kansas has put together a 9-11-1 record against the spread this year.
  • Houston has covered the spread 11 times this season (11-10 ATS) when playing as at least 1-point favorites.
  • Kansas has covered the spread when playing as at least 1-point underdogs in its only opportunity this season.

Key Total Facts

  • In seven games this season, the Cougars and their opponent have combined for more than 135 points.
  • So far this season, 16 Jayhawks games have featured more than 135 points scored.
  • The Cougars and Jayhawks combine to average 153.2 points per contest, which is 18.2 more than the total for this game.

Key Moneyline Facts

  • Houston has been favored on the moneyline 12 times this season. They've gone 10-2 in those games.
  • Kansas has lost both games it has played as underdogs this season.
  • Houston has a record of 10-2 in games it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -118 or shorter (winning 83.3%).
  • This season, Kansas has won five of its seven games when it is the underdog by at least -102 on the moneyline.

Houston vs. Kansas: 2023-24 Stats Comparison

Houston Kansas
Points Scored Per Game (Rank) 74 (188) 79.2 (62)
Points Allowed (Rank) 52.9 (1) 67.6 (82)
Rebounds (Rank) 13.6 (3) 7.4 (296)
3pt Made (Rank) 7.8 (149) 6.4 (288)
Assists (Rank) 13.2 (183) 20.7 (1)
Turnovers (Rank) 8.5 (7) 11.5 (182)

Houston 2023-24 Key Players

Cougars Leaders
Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
LJ Cryer 21 15.1 2.6 1.9 1.1 0.1 3
Jamal Shead 21 12.3 3.9 5.8 2.2 0.6 1.2
Emanuel Sharp 21 12.2 4 1 1.5 0 2
J'wan Roberts 20 8.7 7.1 2.1 1.1 1 0
Damian Dunn 21 7.6 2.4 0.4 1 0.2 0.8

Kansas 2023-24 Key Players

Jayhawks Leaders
Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM
Kevin McCullar 20 19.8 6.4 4.7 1.5 0.5 1.6
Hunter Dickinson 21 18.7 11.2 2 1.2 1.3 0.8
KJ Adams 21 12.8 4.8 3.2 1 0.7 0
Johnny Furphy 20 8.1 3.9 0.6 0.6 0.3 1.5
Dajuan Harris 21 7.4 2 6.8 1.6 0.4 1

FOX Sports created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

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