Utah Utes vs Kansas Jayhawks Prediction, Odds and Picks for Today, 02/07/26

The Utah Utes (9-13, 1-8 Big 12) travel to Allen Fieldhouse on Saturday to face the No. 11 Kansas Jayhawks (17-5, 7-2 Big 12) in a Big 12 matchup that looks lopsided on paper. Kansas enters riding a five game winning streak, including strong conference victories over Texas Tech and BYU, and remains dominant at home with a 9-1 record in Lawrence. The Jayhawks have leaned on balanced production, strong defensive rebounding, and physical half court defense to control games, allowing just 67.7 points per game, one of the better marks in the conference. Kansas also limits second chance opportunities effectively and consistently wins the battle in the paint, key factors behind its recent surge and continued Big 12 contention.

Utah, meanwhile, has struggled mightily in league play, sitting at 1-8 in the Big 12 after recent losses exposed ongoing defensive issues. The Utes are allowing approximately 81.0 points per game, a stark contrast to Kansas’ defensive efficiency, and road consistency has been a major concern. Still, Utah has enough offensive firepower to remain competitive in spurts, with Terrence Brown averaging 21.4 points per game and Don McHenry coming off a 23-point performance. While Kansas holds clear advantages in efficiency, rebounding, and depth, history offers a small note of caution — Utah did pull off a 74-67 upset at Allen Fieldhouse in 2025, though both rosters look very different now. Expect Kansas to control tempo and build a comfortable lead, but with a 19.5-point spread, Utah has a realistic path to covering if it can knock down perimeter shots and benefit from any late game easing by the Jayhawks.

Utah vs Kansas Prediction: Utah +19.5 (-110) available at time of publishing. Playable to +18