One of the biggest games of the college basketball regular season takes place on Saturday when the Arizona Wildcats seek revenge at home against the Kansas Jayhawks in a Big 12 showdown of Final Four contenders.
On February 9, 2026, Kansas upset then-No. 1 and undefeated Arizona 82-78 at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, KS. That win handed the Wildcats their first loss after a 23-0 start (and a program-record 23-game win streak). In turn, it was boosting Kansas to contender status.
Following its loss to Kansas, Arizona bounced back, but it faces a tough remaining schedule. Brayden Burries led them with 25 points in the earlier game against KU. Tommy Lloyd's team has been explosive offensively and deep. But the defeat in Lawrence exposed some vulnerabilities in closing out tight road games against elite competition.
The Kansas Jayhawks have shown strong form at times, especially defensively and at home, but they've had some road struggles. Previously, the upset over the Arizona Wildcats was a signature win. Flory Bidunga posted a double-double, and players like Melvin Council Jr. contributed heavily.
Kansas ranks well in rebounding in the Big 12 and has leaned on interior play and clutch execution. Bill Self's squad extended his impressive leadership with that win over Arizona. However, recent results (including a loss to Cincinnati) suggest they're fighting for positioning in a loaded conference rather than dominating the title race.
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Kansas Jayhawks at Arizona Wildcats Odds at Bookmaker
McKale Memorial Center in Tucson, AZ, will host the matchup between the Arizona Wildcats and the Kansas Jayhawks on Saturday, February 28, 2026. Tipoff time is at 4 p.m. ET with television coverage on ESPN.
This rematch could be pivotal for the Big 12 standings and NCAA Tournament seeding. Consider that Arizona gets home-court advantage at raucous McKale Center, where they've historically performed well. However, Kansas proved they can beat the Wildcats this year—with strong rebounding, interior defense (Bidunga was key last time), and timely stops.
Kansas Jayhawks
The Kansas Jayhawks are 21-7 straight up, 18-10 against the spread, and 9-19 over/under the total. Late on, Kansas has covered seven out of its last ten games. While the Jayhawks have gone under the total in five of their previous seven matchups.
Kansas has national rankings of 190th in scoring offense, 80th in field goal percentage, 104th in 3-point field goal percentage, 33rd in free throw percentage, and 53rd in offensive rebounding. In comparison, the Jayhawks rank 41st for scoring defense, 6th for field goal percentage permitted, 19th for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 247th for defensive rebounding.
Arizona Wildcats
The Arizona Wildcats are 26-2 straight up, 16-12 against the spread, and 14-14 over/under the total. Late on, Arizona has covered one out of their last five games. While the Wildcats have gone under the total in five of their previous seven matchups.
Arizona has national rankings of 5th in scoring offense, 12th in field goal percentage, 108th in 3-point field goal percentage, 178th in free throw percentage, and 2nd in offensive rebounding. In comparison, the Wildcats rank 81st for scoring defense, 7th for field goal percentage permitted, 59th for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 38th for defensive rebounding.
Kansas at Arizona Betting Trends
Arizona covered the spread in five of its last seven games against Kansas. Additionally, Kansas and Arizona went over the total in their last five meetings. Specifically in Arizona, the Wildcats covered their last game against the Jayhawks. That game went over the total.
Kansas at Arizona Bookmaker Best Bets
Arizona's home dominance at McKale (a raucous crowd and a strong defensive identity under Tommy Lloyd) makes them a clear betting favorite.
Kansas proved they can win here with rebounding edge (Flory Bidunga impact), perimeter defense, and clutch play—but road games in Tucson are tough.
Following the shocking loss in Lawrence, expect motivation. Arizona's offense (led by scorers like Brayden Burries) and depth shine at home. Specifically, home favorites in Big 12 rematches like this often cover or win outright.
Main Pick: Arizona Wildcats
Over/Under Pick: Over the Total
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