Cincinnati Bearcats
Kansas Jayhawks
Spread
Kansas Jayhawks -10.5 / Cincinnati Bearcats +10.569%
consensus
Kansas Jayhawks covers
13 models · avg conf 69%
Kansas Jayhawks covers
Kansas -10.5 is a significant spread, reflecting their status as a strong home team. The even odds (1.91) on both sides suggest a balanced market, but the moneyline heavily favors Kansas (1.17 vs 5.25), indicating the market expects Kansas to win by more than the spread. Cincinnati would need a strong upset performance to cover the 10.5-point disadvantage.
With a spread of -10.5, Kansas is likely to cover given their recent performance and the fact that they are playing at home against a less competitive Cincinnati team.
Kansas -10.5 at home is a favorable line for KU given home-court advantage and their overall strength. Cincinnati would need a strong showing or KU to be flat to fail to cover.
Kansas is favored by 10.5 points, and given their historical performance and current odds, they are likely to cover the spread. However, the line is relatively large, suggesting some risk.
Kansas is favored by -10.5 points. Given their strong moneyline odds and typical dominance at home, the Jayhawks are expected to win comfortably. While covering a double-digit spread can be challenging, Kansas often performs well enough to exceed expectations against lesser opponents at home.
Kansas Jayhawks are favored by -10.5, and given their strong moneyline odds, they are likely to win by a significant margin. However, Cincinnati could keep it closer if their defense holds, hence moderate confidence.
While 10.5 points is a significant number in Big 12 play, Kansas is known for blowing out inferior conference opponents at home. Cincinnati's offense may struggle to keep pace on the road, allowing Kansas to extend the lead in the second half and cover the double-digit spread.
Kansas covering -10.5 is plausible given the heavy favorite status and home advantage. However, a double-digit college spread has variance (tempo, hot shooting, upset risk), so confidence is moderate.
Kansas as the home team is favored by -10.5 with even odds, and their strong moneyline suggests they can cover the spread against a weaker Cincinnati team.
Cincinnati Bearcats covers
A 10.5-point spread is significant. While Kansas is the clear favorite to win, covering a double-digit spread requires a dominant performance. Cincinnati is a historically tough program that can play strong defense. The value often lies with the underdog getting a large number of points, as they can lose the game by a comfortable margin but still cover the spread.
With a relatively low total (134.5), there are fewer possessions, making a double-digit cover tougher. Cincinnati’s defensive, physical style gives them a fair chance to keep it within +10.5.
While Kansas is expected to win, the 10.5-point spread is substantial in college basketball. Cincinnati gets 10.5 points, and the even odds (1.91) suggest books see this as a coin flip for covering. In conference games, double-digit spreads can be difficult to cover, especially if Cincinnati keeps it competitive. Slight lean to Cincinnati covering the large number.
While Kansas should win comfortably, 10.5 points is a large spread. Cincinnati, as a Big 12 conference opponent, has the athleticism to keep games competitive. Home favorites of 10+ points in conference play often see tighter margins than expected. The Bearcats should have enough to stay within the number.
Moneyline
Kansas Jayhawks +1.17 / Cincinnati Bearcats +5.4100%
consensus
Kansas Jayhawks wins
13 models · avg conf 85%
Kansas Jayhawks wins
The Kansas Jayhawks are overwhelming favorites with moneyline odds of 1.17, indicating a very high implied probability of victory. Their strong home-court advantage in NCAA Basketball makes them a solid pick to win outright against the Cincinnati Bearcats.
The moneyline odds of 1.17 give Kansas an implied win probability of approximately 85.5%. Playing at home in Allen Fieldhouse is one of the biggest advantages in college basketball. Kansas is historically a dominant program, and the market heavily reflects their likelihood of winning this game outright.
The odds (1.17) imply an 85% win probability, reflecting Kansas's dominant status at Allen Fieldhouse. Historically, Kansas possesses one of the strongest home-court advantages in college basketball, making a straight-up loss to Cincinnati highly unlikely in this spot.
The odds heavily favor the Kansas Jayhawks at 1.17, indicating a strong likelihood of winning. Kansas is a traditionally strong program with a significant home-court advantage.
Kansas is a heavy favorite with moneyline odds of 1.17, implying a strong likelihood of victory over Cincinnati, who are underdogs at 5.4.
Kansas Jayhawks have a strong home court advantage and have been performing well in recent matchups. Their lower moneyline odds indicate they are the clear favorites.
Kansas Jayhawks have significantly better odds (1.17) compared to Cincinnati Bearcats (5.4), indicating strong market confidence in their victory. Kansas also often performs well at home in NCAA Basketball.
Market strongly favors Kansas (moneyline ~1.17), home-court edge and likely talent/depth advantage. The odds imply a high win probability and the book market consensus supports Kansas.
Kansas is heavily favored at 1.17 odds (-588 American), indicating strong market confidence. As the home team with such significant odds advantage, Kansas should win outright. The moneyline suggests an approximately 85% implied probability of Kansas victory.
Kansas is a clear home favorite with decimal odds around 1.17, implying ~85% win probability. Cincinnati is a significant underdog; expect KU to win unless an improbable upset occurs.
Kansas is heavily favored with moneyline odds of 1.17, indicating strong market confidence. The 10.5-point spread suggests Kansas is expected to win comfortably at home. Kansas basketball program has historical strength and home court advantage supports the favorite.
Kansas is a heavy favorite at 1.17 odds (implied probability ~85%), playing at home in Allen Fieldhouse, one of the toughest environments in college basketball. The Jayhawks historically dominate at home and the odds reflect a significant talent/performance gap between these programs.
Kansas is a strong home team and the market makes them a heavy favorite (~1.17). Home-court edge at Allen Fieldhouse and superior efficiency profiles point to a straight-up win.
Over/Under
O/U 134.569%
consensus
Under
13 models · avg conf 61%
Over
The total of 134.5 seems relatively low for a game involving a potent Kansas offense at home. Even if Cincinnati attempts to slow the pace, Kansas's efficiency in their own arena often pushes game totals higher. A final score in the range of 76-65, which would be a comfortable win for Kansas without covering the spread, would still push the total over the line.
134.5 is a mid-range total; with KU's efficient scoring and Cincinnati's capability to reach the mid-60s, the game has a reasonable chance to go over, though solid defense could keep it under on a slower pace.
The total points line is set at 134.5, which is reasonable for an NCAA Basketball game involving a strong team like Kansas. Their offensive firepower could push the game over this total, though it depends on Cincinnati's pace.
The total is set at 134.5 with even odds; Kansas's offensive strength could push the game over, especially if Cincinnati keeps it competitive early.
Under
Both teams have shown tendencies to play defensively, and the total set at 134.5 suggests a lower scoring game. Historical trends also support an under outcome.
The total is set at 134.5 points. Anticipating a strong defensive effort from Kansas and potential struggles for Cincinnati's offense against a superior opponent, the game is likely to stay under this total. Kansas will control the pace, and while they will score, Cincinnati's contribution might be limited.
Total of 134.5 is evenly priced at 1.91 both ways. Given that Kansas is expected to dominate (large spread and moneyline), the game may not reach high scoring if Cincinnati struggles to keep pace. However, this is a moderate confidence pick as college basketball totals can be volatile; Kansas home games sometimes feature strong offensive outputs that could push over.
The total is set at 134.5, and while both teams have the potential to score, Kansas's defensive strength might keep the total under. However, this is a closer call and could go either way.
The total is set at a moderate 134.5, suggesting oddsmakers expect a slower, more physical contest. Cincinnati relies on defense and physicality to stay in games, which often slows down the tempo. If Cincinnati's offense stalls on the road, the score may stay in the 60s, favoring the Under.
134.5 is moderate; Cincinnati often favors a slower pace and Kansas can control tempo with strong defense, which leans this matchup toward the under. Confidence is modest due to scoring variance in college games.
The total of 134.5 is relatively low, suggesting a defensive-oriented game or slower pace expected. With even odds on both sides, this projects to a tight, possession-focused game. When spreads are large and totals are low, teams often play more conservatively. Cincinnati may slow the pace to keep it close, favoring the under.
Both teams trend to half-court offense and solid defense; the spread/total imply a 73–62 type game. Pace and shot profile favor the under unless late fouling inflates scoring.
A total of 134.5 suggests a moderately paced game. Kansas typically plays disciplined half-court basketball under Bill Self, and Cincinnati has shown defensive capability in Big 12 play. Conference matchups in February tend to be more physical with teams familiar with each other's tendencies, pointing slightly toward the under.