Utah Utes vs Kansas Jayhawks Prediction & Betting Pick | College Basketball February 7, 2026

📅 Date: Saturday, February 7, 2026
🕖 Time: 2:30 PM EST
🏟️ Venue: Allen Fieldhouse - Lawrence, KS

Kansas at home is a different animal. They limit opponents’ looks at the rim, clean the defensive glass, and force teams into contested jumpers — all of which suppress scoring. That’s the baseline for this play.

Utah can put points on the board — Terrence Brown is the engine at 21.4 PPG and Don McHenry gives them another perimeter scoring option at 18.1. They move the ball enough to create looks, but they don’t always finish possessions efficiently against pressure.

The Utes average 78.8 PPG but they also allow 81.0, which tells you their games can be high‑variance. Their turnover rate (11.1 per game) has been a recurring issue; against a team that thrives on converting turnovers into half‑court stops, those extra possessions matter.

Injuries complicate Utah’s outlook. Missing Jahki Howard, Elijah Moore, Jacob Patrick and Seydou Traore cuts depth and rotation options. Questionable availability for Lucas Langarita further limits their ability to sustain offensive bursts late in games.

Kansas is built to grind. They give up just 67.7 PPG, grab 39.0 rebounds, and average 6.0 blocks — numbers that translate to fewer second‑chance points and fewer fast breaks for opponents. At Allen Fieldhouse, those strengths are amplified by crowd energy and home‑court rhythm.

Offensively Kansas is balanced rather than explosive. Tre White leads with 14.5 PPG, Melvin Council Jr. runs the offense, and Flory Bidunga controls the glass. They don’t need to run to win; they win by controlling possessions and making the other team work for every point.

Matchup-wise this is about tempo and possessions. Utah wants to push and score in waves; Kansas wants to slow it, clean the glass, and make each trip count. If Kansas executes, the game will have fewer possessions and lower scoring overall.

Key indicators to watch: turnover margin, offensive rebounding, and early foul trouble. If Utah coughs it up and Kansas limits second chances, the total collapses. If Utah hits early threes and stays clean with the ball, the number can climb — but that’s the less likely path given the injuries and Kansas’ defensive profile.

I’m siding with Under 150.5 (-110). Expect a methodical first half, Kansas controlling pace, and Utah’s limited depth and turnover issues keeping this game under the number.

📌 Official Pick
Under 150.5 -110

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