NCAAB · Final

Kansas Jayhawks Defeat BYU Cougars 90-82

Saturday, January 31, 2026, 4:30 PM ET · Allen Fieldhouse

Kansas Jayhawks 90, BYU Cougars 82, 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 BYU Cougars vs Kansas Jayhawks?

Kansas Jayhawks beat BYU Cougars 90-82 at Allen Fieldhouse on January 31, 2026.

Who was favored in BYU Cougars vs Kansas Jayhawks?

Kansas Jayhawks were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -148 (about 60% implied). The favorite won.

In a thrilling matchup at Allen Fieldhouse, the Kansas Jayhawks secured a 90-82 victory over the BYU Cougars. This game was particularly noteworthy as it marked a significant win for Kansas, who improved their home record to 17-5, while BYU fell to 17-5 overall. The victory solidified Kansas's strong performance at home, where they have now won their last five games.

Kansas entered the game on a four-game winning streak, showcasing impressive form with an average of 81.9 points scored and 70.9 points allowed over their last ten games. Their recent victories included a dominant 86-62 win against Kansas State and a solid 80-62 win over Baylor, indicating their offensive prowess and defensive capabilities. In contrast, BYU came into this game with an 8-2 record in their last ten outings, although they were coming off a loss to Arizona, where they fell 83-86. The Cougars have been high-scoring, averaging 88.4 points while allowing 75.6 points in their last ten games, demonstrating their ability to put up points but also revealing some vulnerabilities on defense.

The game was played under favorable conditions at Allen Fieldhouse, a venue known for its lively atmosphere and strong home-court advantage for the Jayhawks. Kansas's home record is particularly impressive, with a perfect 5-0 mark in their last five home games, while BYU has struggled somewhat on the road with a 2-1 record in away games during their last ten.

In terms of previous meetings, this was the second encounter between these teams in the last two seasons, with BYU having won the first matchup 91-57 in February 2025. This prior defeat likely fueled Kansas's motivation to perform well against the Cougars this time around.

Injury reports showed that both teams were relatively healthy, which contributed to the competitive nature of the game. The market had Kansas favored by 2.5 points, according to DraftKings, with a total set at 159.5. The odds reflected the close nature of the matchup, with Kansas being the slight favorite at home.

The game featured several key scoring plays in the second half that kept the excitement high. Notably, Melvin Council Jr. made a crucial 16-foot pullup jump shot to extend Kansas's lead, while Jamari McDowell added to the score with back-to-back free throws. Flory Bidunga's dunk, assisted by Tre White, was another highlight that contributed to Kansas's offensive momentum.

As the game progressed, Kansas maintained their lead, with the final score reflecting their ability to close out the game effectively. The Jayhawks' victory not only showcased their offensive firepower but also their resilience in maintaining control against a strong BYU team.

Overall, the matchup between Kansas and BYU was a compelling display of college basketball, with Kansas emerging victorious and continuing their strong home performance.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	KU -2.5	159.5 o -112 / u -108	BYU Cougars +124 · Kansas Jayhawks -148

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Leaders

PointsBryson Tiller21Kansas Jayhawks
AssistsMelvin Council Jr.6Kansas Jayhawks
ReboundsBryson Tiller7Kansas Jayhawks
PointsRichie Saunders33BYU Cougars
AssistsRobert Wright III6BYU Cougars
ReboundsRichie Saunders10BYU Cougars

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Kansas Jayhawks

Last 10: 8-2Streak W481.9 scored · 70.9 allowed per game5-0 at home

W86-62at Kansas State WildcatsJan 25
W75-69at Colorado BuffaloesJan 21
W80-62vs Baylor BearsJan 17
W84-63vs Iowa State CyclonesJan 14
L75-86at West Virginia MountaineersJan 10
W104-100vs TCU Horned FrogsJan 7
L75-81at UCF KnightsJan 3
W90-61vs Davidson WildcatsDec 23
W73-49vs Towson TigersDec 17
W77-76at NC State WolfpackDec 13

BYU Cougars

Last 10: 8-2Streak L188.4 scored · 75.6 allowed per game2-1 away

L83-86vs Arizona WildcatsJan 27
W91-78vs Utah UtesJan 24
L71-84at Texas Tech Red RaidersJan 18
W76-70vs TCU Horned FrogsJan 15
W89-84at Utah UtesJan 11
W104-76vs Arizona State Sun DevilsJan 8
W83-73at Kansas State WildcatsJan 3
W109-81vs Eastern Washington EaglesDec 23
W85-67vs Abilene Christian WildcatsDec 20
W93-57vs Pacific TigersDec 17

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	BYU Cougars	Kansas Jayhawks
Field goals	30-66	32-56
Field goal %	45	57
Three-pointers	11-32	11-22
Three-point %	34	50
Free throws	11-17	15-24
Free throw %	65	63
Rebounds	37	32
Offensive rebounds	12	4
Defensive rebounds	25	28
Assists	13	17
Steals	3	5
Blocks	4	3
Turnovers	7	6
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	5	15
Fast-break points	2	11
Points in the paint	34	34
Fouls	18	15
Largest lead	3	21
Lead changes	1	1
Time in front	2	95

How the scoring went

2nd Half42-60Bryson Tiller makes 14-foot jumper (Tre White assists)
2nd Half45-60Richie Saunders makes 22-foot three point jumper (Robert Wright III assists)
2nd Half46-60Richie Saunders makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half46-62Bryson Tiller makes 1-foot dunk (Jamari McDowell assists)
2nd Half46-64Bryson Tiller makes 1-foot dunk
2nd Half46-66Melvin Council Jr. makes 1-foot dunk
2nd Half47-66AJ Dybantsa makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half48-66AJ Dybantsa makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half50-66AJ Dybantsa makes 10-foot jumper
2nd Half51-66AJ Dybantsa makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half52-66Richie Saunders makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half53-66Richie Saunders makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half53-69Melvin Council Jr. makes 26-foot three point jumper (Jayden Dawson assists)
2nd Half53-71Melvin Council Jr. makes layup
2nd Half54-71Richie Saunders makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half55-71Richie Saunders makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half55-73Bryson Tiller makes 0-foot dunk (Flory Bidunga assists)
2nd Half58-73Richie Saunders makes 23-foot three point jumper (Robert Wright III assists)
2nd Half58-76Jamari McDowell makes 24-foot three point jumper (Flory Bidunga assists)
2nd Half60-76Keba Keita makes 10-foot turnaround jump shot (Mihailo Bošković assists)
2nd Half60-78Flory Bidunga makes driving layup
2nd Half63-78Richie Saunders makes 27-foot three point jumper (Robert Wright III assists)
2nd Half66-78Richie Saunders makes 24-foot three point jumper (Kennard Davis Jr. assists)
2nd Half66-79Flory Bidunga makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half66-80Flory Bidunga makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half68-80Robert Wright III makes 9-foot step back jumpshot
2nd Half71-80Richie Saunders makes 26-foot three point jumper
2nd Half71-81Flory Bidunga makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half71-82Flory Bidunga makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half74-82Khadim Mboup makes 22-foot three point jumper (Richie Saunders assists)
2nd Half76-82AJ Dybantsa makes layup
2nd Half77-82Robert Wright III makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half78-82Robert Wright III makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half78-84Melvin Council Jr. makes 16-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half78-85Jamari McDowell makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half78-86Jamari McDowell makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half80-86Keba Keita makes layup
2nd Half80-88Flory Bidunga makes 1-foot dunk (Tre White assists)
2nd Half80-90Tre White makes 1-foot dunk (Jamari McDowell assists)
2nd Half82-90Robert Wright III makes layup