The Kansas basketball team will face its second straight matchup against a top 20 team when the Jayhawks travel to Texas Tech to face the Red Raiders.
Texas Tech lost to UCF on Saturday, a team KU lost to earlier in the season. Kansas is fresh off a win against BYU in the 1,000th game in Allen Fieldhouse history.
Even though the Jayhawks have a five-game winning streak, the storyline will be a familiar one going to the game against Tech. Darryn Peterson, after a sensational first half versus BYU, pulled himself from the game three minutes into the second half. He sat stoically on the bench as the Cougars made a strong comeback bid. Fortunately, the Jayhawks held BYU off to secure an eight-point victory.
At this point, who knows if Peterson will play against Texas Tech, and if he does, how many minutes he'll be able to give his team? Luckily, his teammates picked him up, especially Bryson Tiller, who scored 21 points and grabbed seven rebounds. Over the last couple of games, Tiller has been much more aggressive, and it has paid off productively.
Kansas vs. Texas Tech: When and where
The Jayhawks and the Red Raiders will tip it off on Monday, February 2, at 8:00 p.m. CST in the United Supermarket Arena.
Kansas vs. Texas Tech: Where to watch or stream
This game between the Kansas Jayhawks (16-5, 6-2) and the Texas Tech Red Raiders (16-5, 6-2) is on ESPN. It can be streamed on FuboTV, Disney+, and Hulu with subscriptions.
Kansas vs. Texas Tech: Betting odds
Kansas will be a 4.5 underdog at Texas Tech on Tuesday, according to BetMGM. The KU moneyline is +155 and Tech's is -190. The over/under is 155.5.
Projected Kansas starting lineup vs. Texas Tech
As usual, Peterson's availability against the Red Raiders is unknown. It is remarkable how the rest of the Jayhawks have improved their play without him and have adjusted to the distraction of is constant state of being injured.
- Darryn Peterson (maybe)
- Melvin Council Jr.
- Tre White
- Bryson Tiller
- Flory Bidunga
If Peterson doesn't play, look for Jamari McDowell to start the game, with Elmarko Jackson and Jayden Dawson coming off the bench.
Game odds refresh periodically and are subject to change.
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