Kansas vs. Utah betting: College basketball preview for February 15

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The No. 17 Kansas Jayhawks (17-7, 8-5 Big 12) hit the road in Big 12 action against the Utah Utes (13-11, 5-8 Big 12) on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 10:00 PM ET. The Jayhawks are favored by 6.5 points in the game. The matchup has an over/under of 145.5.

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Kansas vs. Utah betting lines

  • Kansas moneyline odds to win: -272
  • Utah moneyline odds to win: +220
  • Spread: Kansas (-6.5)
  • Total: 145.5

Kansas statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • Kansas owns a better record against the spread when playing at home (6-8-0) than it does on the road (3-5-0).
  • In terms of point totals, the Jayhawks hit the over more consistently in home games, as they’ve eclipsed the total four times in 14 opportunities this season (28.6%). In road games, they have hit the over two times in eight opportunities (25%).
  • As a moneyline favorite, Kansas has won a higher percentage of its games at home (.857) compared to away games (.500).

Recent trends

  • In their last 10 games, the Jayhawks have been racking up 72.9 points per game, an average that’s a little lower than the 76.4 they’ve scored over the course of the 2024-25 season.
  • Kansas has been a little suspect on the defensive end of the floor recently, allowing 70.1 points per game over its last 10 outings compared to the 66.3 it has surrendered this season.
  • The Jayhawks’ past 10 outings have seen them make 6.5 three-pointers per game while shooting 33.2% from deep. Both numbers are down compared to their 2024-25 averages of 7.0 makes and 34.2%.

Kansas betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 11-13-0 (Home: 6-8-0; Away: 3-5-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 6.5+: 7-8-0 (As Favorite: 10-11-0; As Underdog: 1-2-0)
  • O-U-P: 6-18-0 (Home: 4-10-0; Away: 2-6-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 16-5 (Home: 12-2; Away: 3-3)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-2 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-2)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
47.8 (44th in nation) 38.7 (ninth) 35.4 (33rd) 31.4 (196th) 18.0 (seventh) 10.9 (140th)

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Utah statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • Utah has performed better against the spread at home (9-6-0) than on the road (1-6-0) this year.
  • Utes games have finished above the over/under 40% of the time at home (six of 15), and 28.6% of the time away (two of seven).
  • As moneyline underdogs, the Utes have won a higher percentage of games at home (1-2) than away (1-6).

Recent trends

  • The Utes have performed worse offensively in their last 10 games, compiling 67.5 points per contest, 7.9 fewer points their than season average of 75.4.
  • Utah is allowing 70.8 points per game over its previous 10 games, the same number of points it is allowing per game for the season.
  • The Utes are sinking 6.7 three-pointers per contest in their previous 10 games, which is 1.9 fewer three-pointers than their average for the season (8.6). Additionally, they own a worse three-point percentage over their previous 10 games (31.5%) compared to their season average from downtown (33.8%).

Utah betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 11-13-0 (Home: 9-6-0; Away: 1-6-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 6.5+: 1-5-0 (As Favorite: 8-4-0; As Underdog: 3-9-0)
  • O-U-P: 10-14-0 (Home: 6-9-0; Away: 2-5-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 11-1 (Home: 11-1; Away: 0-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-10 (Home: 1-2; Away: 1-6)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
45.9 (122nd in nation) 41.0 (45th) 34.7 (55th) 31.3 (190th) 18.0 (seventh) 12.1 (264th)
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