NCAAB · Final

Kansas Jayhawks Edge Arizona Wildcats in Close Contest

Monday, February 9, 2026, 9:00 PM ET · Allen Fieldhouse

Kansas Jayhawks 82, Arizona Wildcats 78, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Arizona Wildcats vs Kansas Jayhawks?

Kansas Jayhawks beat Arizona Wildcats 82-78 at Allen Fieldhouse on February 9, 2026.

Who was favored in Arizona Wildcats vs Kansas Jayhawks?

Arizona Wildcats were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -225 (about 69% implied). The underdog won.

In a thrilling matchup at Allen Fieldhouse, the Kansas Jayhawks triumphed over the Arizona Wildcats with a final score of 82-78. This game was significant not only because it featured two strong teams in the NCAAB landscape but also because it showcased Kansas's ability to perform under pressure, extending their winning streak to eight games.

The Jayhawks entered the game with a home record of 19-5 and had been on a remarkable run, winning their last ten games with an 8-2 record over their last ten outings. They averaged 80.4 points scored and allowed 72.5 points during this stretch, demonstrating a solid offensive and defensive balance. In their last five games, Kansas averaged 77.2 points while allowing 66.6, indicating a recent uptick in defensive performance.

On the other hand, the Arizona Wildcats boasted an impressive away record of 23-1 and were riding a ten-game winning streak heading into this contest. Their scoring average was notably higher than Kansas's, at 87.9 points scored per game while allowing 69.4 points. In their last five games, Arizona averaged 84.4 points and allowed only 61.6, showcasing their offensive firepower and defensive capabilities.

In terms of home and away performance, Kansas remained undefeated at home during their last five games, while Arizona had a perfect record in their last five away games, making this matchup a clash of titans. The previous encounters between these two teams had been competitive, with the series tied at 1-1 in their last two meetings. Kansas had won the most recent matchup on March 8, 2025, with a score of 83-76, while Arizona had taken the earlier game on March 14, 2025, winning 88-77.

Injury reports indicated that both teams were relatively healthy, which contributed to the high level of play seen during the game. The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, favored Arizona with a spread of 5.5 points, indicating that they were expected to win, but Kansas's strong home performance made them a formidable opponent.

The conditions at Allen Fieldhouse were ideal for basketball, with a lively atmosphere that often gives the home team an advantage. Fans witnessed a tightly contested game that featured numerous lead changes and a nail-biting finish.

Key moments in the second half included Jaden Bradley's 16-foot pullup jump shot, which brought Arizona within four points at 77-73. Brayden Burries followed with a crucial three-pointer to narrow the gap further. However, Kansas's Melvin Council Jr. made critical free throws down the stretch, ultimately sealing the game for the Jayhawks. The final scoring plays underscored the tension of the closing moments, with Kansas managing to maintain their lead despite a late surge from Arizona.

This victory not only solidified Kansas's position as a strong contender in the league but also showcased their resilience and ability to execute in clutch moments. Fans and analysts alike will be watching closely to see how both teams perform in their upcoming games as they continue their respective seasons.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	ARIZ -5.5	152.5 o -110 / u -110	Arizona Wildcats -225 · Kansas Jayhawks +185

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Leaders

PointsFlory Bidunga23Kansas Jayhawks
AssistsMelvin Council Jr.6Kansas Jayhawks
ReboundsFlory Bidunga10Kansas Jayhawks
PointsBrayden Burries25Arizona Wildcats
AssistsMotiejus Krivas4Arizona Wildcats
ReboundsMotiejus Krivas15Arizona Wildcats

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Kansas Jayhawks

Last 10: 8-2Streak W780.4 scored · 72.5 allowed per game5-0 at home

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W90-82vs BYU CougarsJan 31
W86-62at Kansas State WildcatsJan 25
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W80-62vs Baylor BearsJan 17
W84-63vs Iowa State CyclonesJan 14
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L75-81at UCF KnightsJan 3

Arizona Wildcats

Last 10: 10-0Streak W1087.9 scored · 69.4 allowed per game5-0 away

W84-47vs Oklahoma State CowboysFeb 7
W87-74at Arizona State Sun DevilsJan 31
W86-83at BYU CougarsJan 27
W88-53vs West Virginia MountaineersJan 24
W77-51vs Cincinnati BearcatsJan 22
W84-77at UCF KnightsJan 17
W89-82vs Arizona State Sun DevilsJan 15
W86-73at TCU Horned FrogsJan 10
W101-76vs Kansas State WildcatsJan 8
W97-78at Utah UtesJan 3

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Arizona	36-3	-	16-2
Houston	30-7	2	14-4
Iowa State	29-8	4	12-6
Kansas	24-11	4	12-6
Texas Tech	23-11	4	12-6
TCU	23-12	5	11-7
BYU	23-12	7	9-9
UCF	21-12	7	9-9
West Virginia	21-14	7	9-9
Cincinnati	18-15	7	9-9
Colorado	17-16	9	7-11
Arizona State	17-16	9	7-11
Oklahoma State	20-15	10	6-12
Baylor	17-17	10	6-12
Kansas State	12-20	13	3-15
Utah	10-22	14	2-16

Box score

Stat	Arizona Wildcats	Kansas Jayhawks
Field goals	32-72	28-69
Field goal %	44	41
Three-pointers	6-15	5-15
Three-point %	40	33
Free throws	8-14	21-25
Free throw %	57	84
Rebounds	45	41
Offensive rebounds	18	17
Defensive rebounds	27	24
Assists	13	11
Steals	9	9
Blocks	8	8
Turnovers	13	11
Team turnovers	1	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	17	15
Fast-break points	12	13
Points in the paint	42	40
Fouls	17	12
Largest lead	11	6
Lead changes	1	1
Time in front	71	24

How the scoring went

2nd Half54-44Brayden Burries makes layup
2nd Half55-44Brayden Burries makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half55-47Melvin Council Jr. makes 23-foot three point jumper (Bryson Tiller assists)
2nd Half55-48Bryson Tiller makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half55-49Bryson Tiller makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half55-50Melvin Council Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half55-51Melvin Council Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half57-51Koa Peat makes 1-foot dunk (Jaden Bradley assists)
2nd Half57-53Flory Bidunga makes 6-foot jumper
2nd Half59-53Tobe Awaka makes layup (Motiejus Krivas assists)
2nd Half59-55Elmarko Jackson makes 8-foot jumper
2nd Half60-55Ivan Kharchenkov makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half60-56Flory Bidunga makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half62-56Motiejus Krivas makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half62-58Melvin Council Jr. makes driving layup
2nd Half62-60Flory Bidunga makes 1-foot dunk (Melvin Council Jr. assists)
2nd Half62-61Flory Bidunga makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half64-61Motiejus Krivas makes 8-foot hook shot
2nd Half64-63Flory Bidunga makes 0-foot tip in dunk
2nd Half64-65Flory Bidunga makes layup (Bryson Tiller assists)
2nd Half64-67Melvin Council Jr. makes layup
2nd Half64-68Melvin Council Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half64-69Melvin Council Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half67-69Brayden Burries makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jaden Bradley assists)
2nd Half67-71Flory Bidunga makes layup
2nd Half67-73Bryson Tiller makes 1-foot dunk (Elmarko Jackson assists)
2nd Half68-73Brayden Burries makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half69-73Brayden Burries makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half71-73Ivan Kharchenkov makes 6-foot jumper
2nd Half71-74Flory Bidunga makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half71-75Flory Bidunga makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half71-77Melvin Council Jr. makes 6-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half73-77Jaden Bradley makes 16-foot pullup jump shot (Ivan Kharchenkov assists)
2nd Half76-77Brayden Burries makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jaden Bradley assists)
2nd Half76-78Melvin Council Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half76-79Melvin Council Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half76-80Melvin Council Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half78-80Motiejus Krivas makes 8-foot jumper
2nd Half78-81Tre White makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half78-82Tre White makes free throw 2 of 2