Kansas vs Arizona: Big 12 Tournament Predictions, Picks & Best Props
The #6 Kansas Jayhawks (21-11) face the #3 Arizona Wildcats (20-11) in the Big 12 Tournament quarterfinals, just days after their regular-season matchup where Kansas won 83-76 at home.
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Key Betting Picks:
- Arizona moneyline (-134) at FanDuel
- Dickinson over 8.5 rebounds (-135) at bet365
Analysis: Arizona enters as 2.5-point favorites despite their recent loss to Kansas. The Wildcats' double-bye advantage will be crucial, as Kansas played a grueling 45-minute overtime game against UCF. Arizona's fresh legs and home-court advantage make them the smart pick.
Player Props to Watch:
- Hunter Dickinson (Kansas): 18.5 points, 8.5 rebounds
- Caleb Love (Arizona): 16.5 points
- Dajuan Harris Jr. (Kansas): 5.5 assists
Best Available Odds:
- Spread: Arizona -2.5 (-110) at FanDuel
- Moneyline: Arizona -134 at FanDuel, Kansas +130 at multiple books
- Total: 151.5 (-110) at BetMGM, 150.5 (-110) at FanDuel
Recent Form:
- Kansas: 3-4 in last seven games
- Arizona: Finished regular season 3-5 after strong 11-1 conference start
The Wildcats' rest advantage and Arizona's strong defensive metrics (47.4% opponent two-point FG%) should prove decisive in this quarterfinal matchup.
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