The Arizona Wildcats and the Kansas Jayhawks continue Big 12 Conference men’s basketball action on Saturday, March 8th, 2025, in Lawrence, Kansas.
Tip-off is set for 3:30 p.m. central on ESPN. Arizona (20-10, 14-5 in Big 12) checks in at No. 24, while Kansas (19-11, 10-9) is unranked.
While Big 12 fans have grown accustomed to seeing Bill Self and the Kansas Jayhawks near the top of the AP Poll, the 2024-25 season is a different story. Kansas has struggled mightily in league play this year and has a real shot at finishing 10-10. Arizona on the other hand, has been one of the best teams in the Big 12 Conference this season and continues to take down impressive opponents.
Here is a preview of the game.
How to Watch Arizona vs. Kansas
Date: Saturday, Mar. 8, 2025
Time: 3:30 p.m. CT
TV Channel: ESPN
Site: Allen Fieldhouse, Lawrence, Kansas
Arizona vs. Kansas Betting Odds, Lines
Opening Line: Kansas -2.5
Current Line: Kansas -4.5
Over/Under: 154.5 (Opened at 150.5)
Arizona vs. Kansas Predictions
While players like Jaden Bradley, KJ Lewis, and Henri Veesaar have been stepping up their play lately for the Wildcats, the matchup comes down to Caleb Love. Kansas’ guard depth has been extremely inconsistent on both ends of the court with Dajuan Harris, Rylan Griffen, and Zeke Mayo struggling. If Caleb Love can get hot from the field, Kansas may be in trouble.
For the Jayhawks, the team needs some form of consistency from anyone other than Hunter Dickinson. The senior center has been great for Kansas, averaging 16.9 points, 9.9 rebounds, and two assists per game, however the group around them has underperformed. AJ Storr and Rylan Griffen, two of Kansas’ prized transfer portal pickups are averaging a combined 12.8 points per game.
When looking at statistics, Arizona has an advantage on offense but a small disadvantage on defense. The Wildcats have the Big 12’s best scoring offense, posting 82.2 points per game, however, they also have just the 12th-best defensive unit in the league. For Kansas, things are a bit of a mixed bag with the eighth-best offense and fifth-ranked defense.
Arizona 81, Kansas 75
ESPN Matchup Predictor: Arizona 59.9% Chance of Winning
Odds Shark: Arizona 79, Kansas 73
