- Matchup: Kansas Jayhawks vs. Kentucky Wildcats
- Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2026
- Venue: United Center, Chicago, IL
- Broadcast: ESPN+
- Betting Odds: Kansas (-5.5)
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This Tuesday, the Kansas Jayhawks (2-0) will travel to the United Center to face off against the Kentucky Wildcats (2-0). The Jayhawks enter the match as 5.5-point favorites, with an over/under set at 155.5 points.
In their last game, the Kansas Jayhawks dominated MTSU, winning decisively with a score of 89-45. The Jayhawks committed 10 fouls while MTSU recorded 18. Kansas converted 7 out of 27 three-point attempts, and MTSU struggled with a free throw percentage of 44.4%, making 4 of 9 attempts. MTSU grabbed 28 rebounds (12 offensive, 16 defensive) but failed to register any blocks. They also tallied 10 assists and 6 steals in the game. On defense, Kansas held their opponents to a mere 25.0% shooting from the field, with MTSU finishing 17 of 68. Kansas tallied 17 assists and forced 13 turnovers while amassing 7 steals. They secured 40 rebounds, 9 of which were on the offensive end. At the free throw line, the Jayhawks made 12 of their 22 attempts, resulting in a 54.5% success rate. Overall, Kansas shot 62.5% from the field (35 of 56) and 36.8% (7 of 19) from beyond the arc.
Trey Kaufman-Renn stood out in the game, achieving 87.5% shooting accuracy and dishing out 2 assists. He played for 18 minutes, collected 4 rebounds, and finished with 17 points on 7 of 8 shooting.
Kansas enters this game with a perfect 2-0 record for the season. Averaging 92.0 points per game, they rank 64th nationally, shooting 60.3% from the field. The Jayhawks are hitting 36.4% of their three-point shots (16 of 44) and 53.8% from the free-throw line. As a team, they collect 45.5 rebounds per game and average 32 assists, placing them 202nd in D-1. They commit 14.5 turnovers and 12.5 fouls per contest.
Defensively, Kansas forces 16.0 turnovers per game and is drawing 20.0 fouls. They allow opponents to shoot 33.3% from three-point range, ranking 29th in Division 1 for points allowed per game (55.0). The Jayhawks permit a field goal percentage of 28.5% (39 of 137) and yield 34.0 rebounds per game, ranking 161st in allowing assists—having given up 25 assists this season.
In their previous contest, the Kentucky Wildcats secured a win against James Madison, finishing with an 89-80 scoreline. In terms of rebounding, Kentucky allowed James Madison to collect a total of 28 boards (8 offensive). From beyond the arc, Kentucky shot 33.3%, sinking 15 of 45 attempts, and finished the game shooting 73.3% (11 of 15) from the charity stripe. James Madison made 27 of 68 field goal attempts, which amounted to a 39.7% shooting percentage. Kentucky shot 50.8% from the field, nailing 32 of their 63 attempts, and converted 35.7% (10 of 28) of their three-pointers. They made 15 free throws, achieving a 78.9% rate. James Madison committed 17 fouls, providing Kentucky with 19 free throw opportunities. The Wildcats turned the ball over 6 times while recording 6 steals, finishing with 33 total rebounds (26 defensive and 7 offensive).
Zoom Diallo was crucial for Kentucky in this match, hitting 7 of 11 shots for a 63.6% accuracy rate and securing 3 rebounds. He scored 16 points over 22 minutes of play and contributed 2 assists.
Kentucky also boasts a 2-0 record this season. They average 16.0 fouls per game while shooting an impressive 80.0% from the free throw line. They distribute 17.0 assists per game, ranking 124th in D-1, and average 10.5 turnovers per game. The Wildcats have scored a total of 174 points this season (87.0 points per game) and average 40.0 rebounds per game. Their offensive efficiency is notable, as they connect on 52.0% of their field goal attempts, placing them 47th in college hoops.
The Kentucky defense allows opponents to shoot 31.0% from three-point range (22 of 71) and permits a 60.5% success rate at the free throw line. They surrender 13.0 assists and 31.0 total rebounds per game, ranking 210th and 91st nationwide, respectively. Defensively, the Wildcats rank 148th in college basketball for points allowed per game (68.5). They force 10.0 turnovers per game and have held opponents to a field goal percentage of 37.7% (92nd in college).
Which team will emerge victorious against the spread tonight in this NCAA showdown?
Pick: Back Kansas (-5.5)
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