Kansas vs. BYU Best Bets – Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025

The 23rd-ranked Kansas Jayhawks (17-8) aim to find consistency against the BYU Cougars (17-8) on Tuesday, February 18 at 9:00 PM ET at the Marriott Center in Provo, Utah. The Cougars are slightly favored at home with a point spread at -2.5 (-105) at MyBookie.

Kansas Jayhawks Betting Preview

The Jayhawks have gone 2-3 in their last five games and need consistency on the road. They are coming off a 74-67 loss to the Utah Utes, which put them back on the losing side.

Utah carried a two point lead after the first half and never let up. Kansas had a weaker second half in terms of offense, which put them further behind in this matchup. Zeke Mayo led with 15 points on 44.4 percent shooting.

Kansas made 40.0 percent of their shots from the field while making 37.5 percent of their threes. On defense they allowed the Utes to make 36.5 percent of their shots and 32.4 percent of their threes. The biggest difference here was turnovers, with the Jayhawks committing 12 turnovers that turned into 22 points for the Utes.

The Jayhawks are compiling 76.0 points per game, while connecting on 47.5 percent of their shots. Their defense has allowed 66.6 points per matchup, which shows a solid margin of error per game.

BYU Cougars Betting Preview

The Cougars have won their last two games and are 3-2 over their last five. Their most recent win was an 80-65 outing against the Kansas State Wildcats.

BYU had a 40-22 lead after the first half, which set the tone for the remainder of the game. Richie Saunders stood out with 17 points and 14 rebounds, marking one of three players to reach double figures in scoring.

Strong play off the bench helped provide the depth they needed to continue their offensive push. Fousseyni Traore had 11 points off the bench, as well as Dallin Hall with 16. If they can keep rotating guys in the lineup that are fresh, they can boost their productivity on both ends of the court.

The Cougars are averaging 79.8 points a game and are shooting 48.0 percent from the field. Defensively, they are allowing opponents to average 69.2 points each matchup. This margin is solid and rivals what the Jayhawks are getting.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

The best Kansas Jayhawks vs. BYU Cougars betting odds have been provided by MyBookie. Current college basketball betting odds reveal the Cougars as 2.5-point favorites. The Jayhawks have a 52.2 percent chance of winning, per market analysis.

The Cougars have a great shot at taking care of business in the comfort of their home. However, the Jayhawks are also appealing to cover the spread here.

Final Pick: Kansas Jayhawks +2.5 (-115)