Houston vs. Kansas odds, prediction, time: 2026 college basketball picks for Feb. 23 from advanced model
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Ross Kelly
February 23, 2026
AI-Generated Deep Dive Summary
Houston Cougars face Kansas Jayhawks in a crucial college basketball matchup on Monday night, with both teams coming off losses but still solidly ranked in the Big 12 conference. No. 2 Houston (23-4, 11-3 Big 12) has lost two straight games, including their first home loss of the season to Arizona, while No. 8 Kansas (20-7, 10-4 Big 12) was soundly defeated by Cincinnati in a 84-68 rout, marking its largest home loss under coach Bill Self. The Cougars hold a slight edge in head-to-head history, winning three of the last four meetings, including the last three encounters.
The game is set to tip off at 9 p.m. ET at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, Kansas, with Houston listed as 2.5-point favorites on DraftKings Sportsbook. The projected total points line is 138.5, and the money line odds are Houston -150 and Kansas +126. The game is highly anticipated, not just for its competitive nature but also because it features two top-tier programs with strong conference records.
SportsLine’s advanced model has simulated this matchup 10,000 times and predicts an over/under outcome, leaning toward the "over" based on both
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Originally published on CBS Sports on 2/23/2026