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Model predicts over in Kansas-Cincinnati clash
21 Feb
Summary
- Kansas Jayhawks host Cincinnati Bearcats on Friday.
- Kansas is a 10.5-point favorite over Cincinnati.
- Model projects 140 combined points, favoring the over.
The No. 8 Kansas Jayhawks are set to host the Cincinnati Bearcats on Friday in a Big 12 conference basketball game. Kansas enters the matchup with a strong 20-6 overall record, including a 10-3 record in conference play. The Jayhawks have been particularly dominant recently, winning nine of their last ten games.
Cincinnati, with a 14-12 record and a 6-7 conference standing, has also shown recent improvement, securing three consecutive victories as March approaches. The latest odds indicate Kansas as a 10.5-point favorite for this contest, with the over/under set at 138.5 total points.
According to simulations conducted by the SportsLine Projection Model, the game is projected to exceed the over/under total. The model anticipates a combined score of 140 points, with Kansas's Darryn Peterson expected to score 19 points and Cincinnati's Baba Miller contributing 13 points in the simulations. The model indicates the 'over' bet would be successful 56% of the time.
