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Jayhawks clash with Wildcats in Big 12 title race
28 Feb
Summary
- Kansas Jayhawks face Arizona Wildcats in crucial Big 12 matchup.
- Arizona Wildcats seek a share of the Big 12 title on Saturday.
- A SportsLine model predicts the game's outcome and betting advice.
The No. 2 Arizona Wildcats are scheduled to host the No. 14 Kansas Jayhawks for a significant Big 12 conference basketball game this Saturday. Arizona enters the contest aiming to clinch at least a share of the Big 12 title.
The Wildcats, with an impressive 26-2 overall record and 13-2 in conference play, have a formidable 14-1 record at home. Kansas, standing at 21-7 overall and 11-4 in the Big 12, has proven capable against ranked opponents, holding a 6-4 record in such games.
The matchup is set for 4 p.m. ET at McKale Center in Tucson, Arizona. Sports betting lines indicate Arizona as a 9.5-point favorite, with an over/under of 149.5 total points. Historically, Kansas leads the series 10-5, though Arizona won the previous encounter on February 9.
A predictive model has simulated the game 10,000 times, offering betting advice and predicting an outcome where the total score exceeds 149.5 points in nearly 60% of simulations. The model also suggests one side of the point spread is more likely to hit.
