UCF vs. Kansas Jayhawks betting/spread
On DraftKings Sportsbook, Kansas is a 5.5-point favorite over UCF. You can take KU's odds at -108 or UCF's at -112. The Jayhawks are -225 moneyline favorites, while the Knights' moneyline sits at +185. FanDuel Sportsbook has the same 5.5-point spread and a slightly different moneyline, favoring Kansas at -230.
UCF vs. Kansas Jayhawks prop bets
There are several prop bets to choose from on DraftKings. We will list the ones we believe are best to put money on. UCF has ranked near the middle in most offensive and defensive categories, but they are coming off a massive road victory over Texas Tech. The Jayhawks could have trouble getting the ball to Hunter Dickinson against 7-foot-2 center Moustaphia Thiam. Pair any of these prop bets for a shot to win big on your parlay.
Zeke Mayo OVER 20 points (+135)
Jordan Ivy-Curry OVER 15 points (+115)
Darius Johnson OVER 15 points (+195)
Dallan Coleman OVER 6 rebounds (+140)
Hunter Dickinson OVER 3 assists (+130)
Zeke Mayo OVER 3 3-pointers (+140)
Jordan Ivy-Curry OVER 2 3-pointers (-135)
Kansas UNDER 76.5 team points (-110)
UCF vs. Kansas Jayhawks over/under
The over/under on the contest is 149.5 points. The Jayhawks have surpassed that total two times in 12 games, and they have not done so in seven straight contests. Meanwhile, the Knights have gone above that mark seven times. Considering they've had an 102-point outing against LSU and 100 points against Florida Atlantic, they are clearly capable of putting points on the board.
UCF vs. Kansas Jayhawks prediction
Kansas basketball is coming off a terrible home loss to West Virginia, marking the first time a Bill Self-led team opened conference play with a defeat. The squad will look to redeem itself against a tricky Knights squad in Orlando.
If Kansas is going to prove itself worthy of competing for a conference title this year, it cannot lose consecutive games to middle-of-the-pack opponents. While the Jayhawks clearly have work to do, they should come out with a vengeance and something to prove in front of the Knights' crowd.
Final Prediction: 72-68, Kansas (UCF covers +5.5)