The Kansas basketball team climbed into contention in the Big 12 with its sixth consecutive conference win Monday against Texas Tech. The Jayhawks outscored the Red Raiders 14-2 down the stretch, including two three-pointers in the final minute by Darryn Peterson, to secure KU's third straight road win.
Peterson played a career-high 35 minutes in the victory and was in the game at the finish, making a massive impact on the outcome. That is the best news possible for Kansas.
The Utes have struggled so far in conference play, winning just one game. Still, the Jayhawks need to be careful not to overlook Utah on Saturday with number-one Arizona looming on Monday. This is still the Big 12, and any team can beat any other at any time.
It would be nice if the Jayhawks can be efficient and effective against Utah early and often. It would be a luxury if head coach Bill Self could go deeper into his bench to rest his starters just a little bit more.
Kansas vs. Utah: When and where
The Jayhawks and the Utes will meet on Saturday, February 7, at 1:30 p.m. CST in Allen Fieldhouse. KU has only lost 22 games in Self's 23 years at Kansas.
Kansas vs. Utah: Where to watch or stream
This game between the Kansas Jayhawks (16-5, 7-2) and the Utah Utes is on Fox. It can be streamed on FuboTV.
Kansas vs. Utah: Betting odds
College basketball betting lines aren’t made available until the day before the game. This article will be updated when those are released.
Projected Kansas starting lineup vs. Utah
As of now, Peterson should be healthy when the Utes come calling. If so, Self will probably stick to his normal starting lineup.
- Darryn Peterson—21.1 points per game
- Melvin Council Jr.—13.8
- Tre White—14.5
- Bryson Tiller—8.7
- Flory Bidunga—14.5
Elmarko Jackson, Jamari McDowll, and Jayden Dawson are the three players getting most of the minutes off the bench for KU.
Game odds refresh periodically and are subject to change.
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