BYU Cougars vs Kansas Jayhawks Prediction, Picks and Game Preview - 02/27/2024

Game Time: 8:00 pm ET, Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Venue:  Allen Fieldhouse, Lawrence, KS

Where to Watch:  ESPN+

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  BYU +6, Kansas -6; Over/Under:  153 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  BYU +6, Kansas -6; Over/Under:  153 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  BYU +6, Kansas -6; Over/Under:  153 points

BYU Cougars:  19-8 (7-7) (7th place, Big 12)

Kansas Jayhawks:  21-6 (9-5) (3rd place, Big 12)

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BYU Cougars:  3-2  last 5

Kansas Jayhawks:  3-2  last 5

BYU is entering this game with a 19-8 record overall, a 7-7 record in conference games, and they are 2-6 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are coming off a loss against the Kansas State Wildcats in their last game. Jaxson Robinson led the team in points per game in that game with 15 while Noah Waterman and Spencer Johnson each were next on the team with 12. Dallin Hall led the team in assists with 8 in that game while Noah Waterman led the team in rebounds with 7. They were 40.8% from the field, 19.4% from 3-point range, and 62.5% from the free throw line with their shooting in that game. Their offense is averaging 82.8 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 69.3 PPG against them. BYU has an ATS record of 15-12 this season and their O/U record is 13-14.

Kansas is entering this game with a 21-6 record overall, a 9-5 conference record, and they are 14-0 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are coming off a win against the Texas Longhorns in their last game. Hunter Dickinson led the team in points in that game with 20 while KJ Adams Jr. and Johnny Furphy each were next on the team with 16. Dajuan Harris Jr. led the team in assists with 6 in that game while KJ Adams Jr. and Johnny Furphy each led the team in rebounds with 8. They were 61.5% from the field, 37.5% from 3-point range, and 70.4% from the free throw line with their shooting in that game. Their offense is averaging 77 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 67.6 PPG against them. Kansas has an ATS record of 12-14-1 this season and their O/U record is 12-14-1.

The current betting odds have Kansas listed as a 6 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. Kansas has looked really good in their games this season with their 21-6 record overall which has them ranked inside the top 25 teams in the country and also ranked as one of the top 10 in the nation. They have looked good in the Big 12 this year with their 9-5 conference record which has them near the top of the conference. They have also looked good on their home court with their 14-0 home record this season. Meanwhile, BYU has looked good in their games this season with their 19-8 record overall which also has them ranked inside the top 25 teams in the country. They haven't looked as good in the Big 12 though as they have a 7-7 conference record and they have also looked terrible in their road games with their 2-6 road record. They just lost their last road game to Kansas State too while Kansas had a huge win on their home court against Texas in their last one. Kansas has struggled more in their road games this season but they have been a completely different team on their home court as they are still undefeated there and they will be looking to finish the season strong since they are still trailing in the Big 12. Kansas can't afford to lose another game this season if they want to have any chance at winning the regular season in the Big 12 so they are going to bring their best effort here to pick up another home win. The best way to place a bet here is on Kansas to cover the spread in this game. 

BYU Kansas Prediction:  Our NCAAB Pick for Tuesday, February 27, 2024 (8:00 pm ET start time) is Kansas 82 BYU 71.

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BYU Cougars: 41-27 ATS off a road loss by 10 points or more. 27-13 ATS after a game - allowing a shooting pct. of 55% or higher. 6-3 ATS after 2 straight games with 19 or more assists. 17-8 OVER in road games. 8-4 OVER after 3 straight games committing 14 or less turnovers. 6-3 OVER in a road game where the total is 150 to 159.5.

Kansas Jayhawks: 2-9 ATS after 2 or more consecutive wins. 6-11 ATS after playing 2 consecutive games as favorite. 2-7 ATS after scoring 80 points or more. 21-13 OVER as a home favorite of 6 points or less or pick. 26-17 OVER in a home game where the total is 150 to 154.5. 8-2 OVER after a game where they covered the spread.

BYU Cougars:  D. Baker (G) out for season - Foot.

Kansas Jayhawks:  K. McCullar Jr. (G) Out indefinitely - Knee.

“It’s a major point of emphasis for us all year long. It helps us when we don’t shoot the ball well. We offensively rebounded really well. But that’s the double-edged sword for us.” - Mark Pope after his team’s loss against KSU in their last game on Saturday.

“We played great in the first half, we were terrific, bench was good and starters were great. When the ball moves like that and we guard like that, you’ll be in a favorable position, especially when you’re at home.” - Bill Self after his team’s win against Texas in their last game on Saturday.

D. Hall 

S. Johnson 

A. Khalifa 

T. Knell 

N. Waterman

K. Adams 

H. Dickinson 

D. Harris 

E. Jackson 

K. McCullar

PPG: J. Robinson (13.8)

APG: D. Hall (5)

Reb/G: N. Waterman (5.8)

PPG: C. McCarthy (34)

APG: D. Harris Jr. (6.5)

Reb/G: H. Dickinson (10.9)

Coaches:

BYU Cougars: Mark Pope (5th season)

Kansas Jayhawks: Bill Self (21st season)