Allen Fieldhouse features an NCAA Basketball betting clash between the host Kansas Jayhawks and the visiting UC Irvine Anteaters in college hoops betting odds action on Tuesday.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Kansas Jayhawks betting line opened as -17-point favorites in this college basketball tilt over at Sportsbook but the number may be on the move. Watch for the Sportsbook over/under total as well at Sportsbook.
UC Irvine Anteaters vs Kansas Jayhawks Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The UC Irvine Anteaters will try to spoil to the party and cover the point spread on Tuesday; they are 5-6-1 ATS against the betting line this season, while the Kansas Jayhawks are 7-2 ATS. UC Irvine Anteaters are 6-6 on betting the total; Kansas Jayhawks are 4-5.
The Jayhawks - Anteaters odds would favor the Jayhawks if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Kansas is rated No. 14 in the current Odds Shark poll, while UC Irvine is at No. 111.
Statistical Matchup
Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Kansas has the nation's No. 5-rated offensive output, at 88 PPG. The visiting UC Irvine Anteaters defense ranks No. 48 allowing on average 64.57 PPG. The Jayhawks FG% has averaged 51.7% so far, more than the Kansas Anteaters marksmen have achieved on the year, 45.25% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
UC Irvine got 21 points from Mamadou Ndiaye en route to a 80-62 victory over Norfolk State on Tuesday at Don Haskins Center.
The Jayhawks got 20 points from Perry Ellis as Kansas ran past San Diego State 70-57 on Tuesday at Viejas Arena.
Next Betting Matchups
UC Irvine home to New Mexico State, Saturday, January 2nd
Kansas at Baylor, Saturday, January 2nd