Arizona vs. Kansas Prediction, Picks & Odds: College Basketball Picks Today (Feb. 9)
This is one of the biggest games of the season, pitting the No. 1 team in the country against the projected No. 1 draft pick, and my Arizona vs. Kansas prediction is backing the Wildcats to survive against Darryn Peterson and remain undefeated.
No. 1 Arizona is a 1.5-point betting favorite for tonight's 9 p.m. ET (ESPN) matchup from Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, Kan., in the biggest game of Monday's college basketball predictions.
And don't miss our NC State vs. Louisville prediction for the other major ESPN matchup tonight.
🏀 Arizona vs. Kansas predictions
See our experts' college basketball picks based on the latest college basketball odds.
| Prediction | Best odds | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona -1.5 | -115 via BetMGM | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Under 153.5 | -108 via FanDuel | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Darryn Peterson 3+ made 3-pointers | -106 via FanDuel | ⭐⭐⭐ |
💰 Arizona vs. Kansas best bet: Arizona -1.5 (-115)
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Until Arizona shows its susceptibility, it's hard to justify betting against the Wildcats. Tommy Lloyd's team is ranked No. 6 in adjusted offensive efficiency and No. 2 in adjusted defensive efficiency and leads the March Madness odds.
The Wildcats are the most complete team in the country, with a pair of freshman stars (Brayden Burries, Koa Peat), a veteran guard (Jaden Bradley), and a rim-protecting defensive anchor (Motiejus Krivas).
Arizona has the tools to slow the players around Peterson and end Kansas' winning streak. The Wildcats are 6-0 ATS against ranked teams, winning by an average margin of 11.2 points.
Score prediction: Arizona 74, Kansas 71
🔥 Best Arizona vs. Kansas player prop: Darryn Peterson 3+ made 3-pointers (-106)
Peterson is the most talented player in the country and would be firmly in the Wooden Award odds race with Cameron Boozer if not for injury. But since getting healthy, he's been playing up to his billing as the projected No. 1 pick.
Even against an Arizona team that I expect to win thanks to an elite defense, I'm not betting against Peterson making his presence felt. The freshman is averaging 2.8 made 3-pointers per game on 41.9% shooting from deep.
Peterson has hit at least three 3-pointers in nine of 13 games, including three of his last four.
📊 Live Arizona vs. Kansas odds
📈 Arizona vs. Kansas betting trends
| Arizona | Statistic | Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| 23-0 | W-L record | 18-5 |
| 15-8 | ATS record | 15-8 |
| 12-11 | O/U record | 7-16 |
| 5-0 | Last 5 games | 5-0 |
📺 How to watch Arizona vs. Kansas
- Date: Monday, Feb. 9
- Tipoff: 9 p.m. ET
- Location: Allen Fieldhouse (Lawrence, Kan.)
- TV: ESPN
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