Howard Bison vs Kansas Jayhawks Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Howard vs Kansas NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Lawrence.

Howard vs Kansas Prediction

The Bison and Jayhawks are set to face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Jayhawks will host the game at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, KS. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Kansas as the -26.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 154 points.

Howard vs. Kansas Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Howard Bison at Kansas Jayhawks
Where: Lawrence at Allen Fieldhouse
Date: Monday, November 4th
Betting Odds KAN -26.5, HOWRD +2166 | KAN -9522 O/U 154

Bison Preview: Can the Bison Lock in a Win at Lawrence?

Howard Bison Records

Last season, Howard finished with a 16-16 overall record, going 12-5 in Mid-Eastern Conference play. At home, they posted an 8-5 record, with an average scoring margin of +3.6 points per game. On the road, they went 8-11, with a scoring margin of -3.5 points per game.

Against the spread, Howard went 11-20, including a 7-11 mark on the road. As the favored team, they were 13-6 straight-up but just 7-11 ATS. Their over/under record was 20-12, with their games averaging 149.9 points, compared to an average O/U line of 146.8 points.

Bison Offense Breakdown

Howard averaged 75.1 points per game last season, ranking 211th in possessions per game with 64.2. They shot 45% from the field, placing 151st, and their effective field goal percentage was 52%, ranking 102nd. The Bison made 8.1 three-pointers per game, shooting 37% from beyond the arc, which was 44th nationally. They also ranked 15th in free throws made per game with 17.4.

Returning for Howard are guards Bryce Harris and Marcus Dockery. Harris averaged 16.6 points and 7.6 rebounds per game last season, while Dockery contributed 13.8 points and 3.3 rebounds per game.

Bison Team Defense

Howard struggled defensively last season, allowing 74.4 points per game, which ranked 240th in the nation. Opponents shot 31.6% from beyond the arc against them, placing Howard 168th in 3-point defense. They also gave up 21.4 free throws per game, ranking 279th in that category.

In terms of creating turnovers, Howard averaged 6.1 steals per game, ranking 238th nationally. They also averaged 2.8 blocked shots per game, which was 278th in the country.

Jayhawks Preview: Can the Kansas Offense Score Enough at Home?

Kansas Jayhawks Records

Kansas finished last season with a 22-10 overall record, including a 10-9 mark in Big 12 play. They were strong at home, going 16-2 with an average scoring margin of +12.3 points per game, but struggled on the road, posting a 6-8 record and a -0.9 average margin.

Against the spread, the Jayhawks went 13-19, including a 4-10 record in road games. They were 22-5 straight-up as the favorite but went 0-5 when listed as the underdog. Their average over/under line was 144.8 points, and they had a 14-18 O/U record, with their games averaging 143.9 points.

Jayhawks Offense Breakdown

Kansas averaged 75.2 points per game last season, ranking 108th in possessions per game (67.5). They shot 48% from the field, placing 39th in FG%, and had an effective FG% of 53% (79th). The Jayhawks were 43rd in 2-point shooting at 55% but struggled from beyond the arc, making 5.6 threes per game (333rd) on 17.1 attempts (342nd), with a 3-point percentage of 32% (257th). They also made 13.5 free throws per game, ranking 199th.

Returning guards Zeke Mayo and David Coit will be key for Kansas. Mayo averaged 18.8 points, 3.5 assists, and 5.8 rebounds in 34 games last season, while Coit averaged 20.8 points, 3.4 assists, and 3.2 rebounds in 29 games. Their production will be crucial for the Jayhawks' offensive success this season.

Jayhawks Team Defense

Last season, Kansas allowed 68.7 points per game, ranking 79th in the nation. Opponents shot 33.8% from beyond the arc against them, placing the Jayhawks 321st in 3-point defense. Kansas also allowed 16.7 free throws per game, ranking 95th nationally.

In terms of defensive playmaking, the Jayhawks averaged 7.3 steals per game, ranking 92nd in the country. They also recorded 3.9 blocked shots per game, placing them 108th nationally.

Bison vs Jayhawks Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last ten games away from home, the Bison have a straight up record of 7-3 while going 5-4-1 vs. the spread. The team averaged 73 points per game in this stretch.
In their last five games at home, the Jayhawks have a straight up record of 1-4 while going 1-4 vs. the spread. The team averaged 61 points per game in this stretch.
Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Bison have gone 4-5-1 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 3-7.
Going back to their last ten games as the favorite, the Jayhawks have a straight up record of 8-2. But, their mark vs the spread was just 5-5.