The Arizona Wildcats take on the Kansas Jayhawks in a Big 12 game on Monday, February 9, 2026. The game will be held at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, KS, and starts at 9:00 PM ET on ESPN. Arizona enters as the favorite with a spread of -2.5, while Kansas comes in as the underdog with a spread of +2.5.
Arizona holds the top spot in the AP rankings with an undefeated record of 23-0. Kansas, ranked 11th, has a solid 18-5 record this season. Arizona’s moneyline stands at -155, and Kansas’s moneyline is +124. The over/under for the game is set at 151.5 points. Both teams will look to improve their conference standings in this high-stakes game.
Arizona Wildcats Team Preview
The Arizona Wildcats are having an impressive season. They are ranked number one in the AP poll and play in the Big 12 conference. Their record stands at 23-0, with a perfect 9-0 in away games.
Arizona scores 89.3 points per game, which ranks 13th in the nation. They have a field goal percentage of 51.5, placing them 6th overall. The team grabs 43.9 rebounds per game, ranking 5th nationally.
Brayden Burries leads the team in scoring with 15.3 points per game. Jaden Bradley is another key player, averaging 13.8 points and 3.5 rebounds. Tobe Awaka provides strong rebounding, averaging 9.9 rebounds per game.
Kansas Jayhawks Team Preview
The Kansas Jayhawks hold an 18-5 record this season. They have been strong at home with a 10-2 record. Their recent games show a winning trend, with a 3-0 record in their last three games.
Kansas is ranked #11 in the AP poll and plays in the Big 12 conference. They score an average of 77.8 points per game. The team has a solid field goal percentage of 47.9%.
Flory Bidunga has been a standout player, averaging 14.6 points and 8.9 rebounds per game. Melvin Council Jr. is another key player, contributing 13.7 points and 4.8 rebounds per game. Tre White adds to their offensive strength with 14.6 points per game.
Betting Prediction
Arizona has a strong offense, scoring 89.3 points per game. They rank 13th in points per game, which is much higher than Kansas at 77.8 points. Arizona’s high-scoring ability gives them an edge in covering the -2.5 spread.
Arizona is also perfect straight up this season at 23-0. They are 19-0 as favorites, showing they perform well when expected to win. This strong record makes them a reliable choice to cover the spread.
Kansas has a 7-16 record in Over/Under games. This suggests they often play in lower-scoring games, which might affect their chances against Arizona’s high-powered offense. Arizona’s strong scoring and Kansas’s tendency for low scores further support picking Arizona -2.5.
- Pick: Arizona -2.5
