Kansas Jayhawks Defeat Syracuse Orange 71-60
Tuesday, November 25, 2025, 3:30 PM ET · MGM Grand Garden Arena
Kansas Jayhawks 71, Syracuse Orange 60, 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 Syracuse Orange vs Kansas Jayhawks?
Kansas Jayhawks beat Syracuse Orange 71-60 at MGM Grand Garden Arena on November 25, 2025.
Who was favored in Syracuse Orange vs Kansas Jayhawks?
Kansas Jayhawks were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -205 (about 67% implied). The favorite won.
In a decisive matchup at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, the Kansas Jayhawks secured a 71-60 victory over the Syracuse Orange. This game showcased Kansas' strong home performance, improving their record to 6-0 at home this season, while Syracuse fell to 1-4 in away games. The Jayhawks' recent form has been solid, with a record of 6-4 over their last ten games and a current winning streak of one. They averaged 77.5 points scored and allowed 70.3 points during this stretch.
Syracuse, on the other hand, has struggled with a record of 4-2 and has recently lost their last game against the Houston Cougars, with a score of 74-78. Their scoring average over the last ten games is slightly lower than Kansas', at 77.3 points scored and 67.4 points allowed. The Orange's away record reflects their difficulties, as they have only managed one win in five attempts on the road.
The odds provided by DraftKings indicated Kansas as the favorites with a spread of -4.5 and a moneyline of -205. Syracuse was listed at +170 for the moneyline. The total points set for the game was 144.5, with over odds at -112 and under odds at -115.
In terms of scoring plays, the game was characterized by a series of free throws in the second half, particularly from Melvin Council Jr., who contributed significantly to Kansas' score. The Jayhawks maintained control of the game, leading throughout and finishing strong with a dunk from Kohl Rosario, assisted by Flory Bidunga.
The victory for Kansas not only highlights their home dominance but also sets the stage for their upcoming challenges as they continue to build on their successful start to the season. Fans and analysts alike will be watching closely to see how both teams adapt moving forward, especially Syracuse as they look to improve their away performance.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | KU -4.5 | 144.5 o -112 / u -115 | Syracuse Orange +170 · Kansas Jayhawks -205 |
Leaders
- PointsTre White15Kansas Jayhawks
- AssistsMelvin Council Jr.5Kansas Jayhawks
- ReboundsFlory Bidunga14Kansas Jayhawks
- PointsTyler Betsey12Syracuse Orange
- AssistsNaithan George4Syracuse Orange
- ReboundsWilliam Kyle III9Syracuse Orange
Recent form
Kansas Jayhawks
Last 10: 6-4Streak W177.5 scored · 70.3 allowed per game6-0 at home
- W71-61vs Notre Dame Fighting IrishNov 24
- L66-78at Duke Blue DevilsNov 19
- W76-57vs Princeton TigersNov 15
- W77-46vs Texas A&M-Corpus Christi IslandersNov 12
- L74-87at North Carolina Tar HeelsNov 8
- W94-51vs Green Bay PhoenixNov 4
- L77-88at Arizona WildcatsMar 14
- W98-94vs UCF KnightsMar 13
- W83-76vs Arizona WildcatsMar 8
- L59-65at Houston CougarsMar 4
Syracuse Orange
Last 10: 6-4Streak L177.3 scored · 67.4 allowed per game1-4 away
- L74-78at Houston CougarsNov 24
- W78-73vs Monmouth HawksNov 19
- W80-50vs Drexel DragonsNov 15
- W83-43vs Delaware State HornetsNov 8
- W85-47vs Binghamton BearcatsNov 4
- L53-73at SMU MustangsMar 13
- W66-62at Florida State SeminolesMar 11
- W84-70vs Virginia CavaliersMar 9
- L75-77at SMU MustangsMar 5
- L95-101at Virginia Tech HokiesMar 1
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke | 35-3 | - | 17-1 |
| Virginia | 30-6 | 2 | 15-3 |
| Miami | 26-9 | 4 | 13-5 |
| North Carolina | 24-9 | 5 | 12-6 |
| Clemson | 24-11 | 5 | 12-6 |
| Louisville | 24-11 | 6 | 11-7 |
| NC State | 20-14 | 7 | 10-8 |
| Florida State | 18-15 | 7 | 10-8 |
| California | 22-12 | 8 | 9-9 |
| Stanford | 20-13 | 8 | 9-9 |
| Virginia Tech | 19-13 | 9 | 8-10 |
| SMU | 20-14 | 9 | 8-10 |
| Wake Forest | 18-17 | 10 | 7-11 |
| Syracuse | 15-17 | 11 | 6-12 |
| Pittsburgh | 13-20 | 12 | 5-13 |
| Notre Dame | 13-18 | 13 | 4-14 |
| Boston College | 11-20 | 13 | 4-14 |
| Georgia Tech | 11-20 | 15 | 2-16 |
| 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 | Syracuse Orange | Kansas Jayhawks |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 20-63 | 24-54 |
| Field goal % | 32 | 44 |
| Three-pointers | 7-30 | 5-16 |
| Three-point % | 23 | 31 |
| Free throws | 13-23 | 18-20 |
| Free throw % | 57 | 90 |
| Rebounds | 29 | 49 |
| Offensive rebounds | 11 | 13 |
| Defensive rebounds | 18 | 36 |
| Assists | 10 | 14 |
| Steals | 7 | 2 |
| Blocks | 4 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 15 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 9 | 0 |
| Fast-break points | 4 | 8 |
| Points in the paint | 26 | 34 |
| Fouls | 16 | 17 |
| Largest lead | 3 | 13 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half31-37William Kyle III made Dunk.
- 2nd Half31-40Jamari McDowell made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Tre White.
- 2nd Half34-40Tyler Betsey made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by J.J. Starling.
- 2nd Half34-42Tre White made Layup. Assisted by Melvin Council Jr..
- 2nd Half36-42Kiyan Anthony made Layup.
- 2nd Half37-42Kiyan Anthony made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half37-43Tre White made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half37-44Tre White made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half37-46Melvin Council Jr. made Layup.
- 2nd Half39-46Kiyan Anthony made Layup.
- 2nd Half40-46Kiyan Anthony made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half40-49Melvin Council Jr. made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Elmarko Jackson.
- 2nd Half41-49J.J. Starling made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half41-51Bryson Tiller made Layup. Assisted by Jamari McDowell.
- 2nd Half41-52Bryson Tiller made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half42-52Sadiq White Jr. made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half44-52William Kyle III made Dunk.
- 2nd Half47-52J.J. Starling made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Naithan George.
- 2nd Half50-52Tyler Betsey made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Ibrahim Souare.
- 2nd Half50-54Flory Bidunga made Layup.
- 2nd Half50-56Tre White made Layup.
- 2nd Half50-57Tre White made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half50-58Tre White made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half50-59Tre White made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half50-60Tre White made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half50-61Melvin Council Jr. made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half50-63Melvin Council Jr. made Jumper.
- 2nd Half53-63Tyler Betsey made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half53-64Melvin Council Jr. made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half53-65Melvin Council Jr. made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half55-65Nate Kingz made Layup.
- 2nd Half56-65Nate Kingz made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half58-65J.J. Starling made Jumper.
- 2nd Half58-66Melvin Council Jr. made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half58-67Melvin Council Jr. made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half59-67Nate Kingz made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half59-68Melvin Council Jr. made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half59-69Melvin Council Jr. made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half60-69William Kyle III made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half60-71Kohl Rosario made Dunk. Assisted by Flory Bidunga.
Win probability
Above the line favours Kansas Jayhawks, below favours Syracuse Orange.
Venue
- MGM Grand Garden ArenaLas Vegas, NV
- OfficialsGregory Nixon, Clarence Armstrong, Kelly Pfeifer
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