NCAAB · Final

Kansas Jayhawks Defeat Utah Utes 71-59 at Home

Saturday, February 7, 2026, 2:30 PM ET · Allen Fieldhouse

Kansas Jayhawks 71, Utah Utes 59, 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 Utah Utes vs Kansas Jayhawks?

Kansas Jayhawks beat Utah Utes 71-59 at Allen Fieldhouse on February 7, 2026.

Who was favored in Utah Utes vs Kansas Jayhawks?

Kansas Jayhawks were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -3200 (about 97% implied). The favorite won.

The Kansas Jayhawks secured a decisive victory against the Utah Utes, finishing the game with a score of 71-59 at Allen Fieldhouse. This win marked the Jayhawks' sixth consecutive victory, enhancing their impressive home record to 19-5 overall. Kansas has been in formidable form, with an 8-2 record in their last ten games, averaging 82.3 points scored while allowing 72.7 points. Their recent performances at home have been particularly strong, as they have won all five of their last home games, averaging 79.0 points scored and 67.2 points allowed in their last five outings.

In contrast, the Utah Utes have struggled significantly this season, now with a record of 9-15 after this defeat. They have only managed to win one of their last ten games, with a current losing streak of four games. The Utes have averaged 74.4 points scored while allowing a concerning 83.6 points during this stretch. Their away record remains bleak, as they have lost all five of their last away games.

The matchup was notable not only for the teams' current standings but also due to their previous meeting earlier in the 2025 season, where Kansas fell to Utah 67-74. This game was a chance for the Jayhawks to avenge that loss, and they did so convincingly.

In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details, but the disparity in team performance suggests that Kansas has been able to field a more consistent lineup compared to Utah, who has faced challenges throughout the season.

The betting lines for this fixture, provided by DraftKings, indicated Kansas as heavy favorites with a spread of -18.5 and a money line of -3200. Utah's money line was set at 1400, reflecting the market's expectations of the game.

Conditions at Allen Fieldhouse were likely favorable for the Jayhawks, as they played in front of a home crowd, which typically provides a significant boost in college basketball. The atmosphere in the arena is known for being electric, especially during crucial matchups like this one.

Viewers were treated to a series of scoring plays that highlighted Kansas's offensive prowess. Key moments included Tre White's layup that brought the score to 71-54, and Don McHenry's three-point jumper that momentarily kept Utah within reach at 57-71. However, Kansas maintained control throughout the game, ultimately securing the win and demonstrating their dominance in the matchup.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	KU -18.5	150.5 o -108 / u -112	Utah Utes +1400 · Kansas Jayhawks -3200

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Leaders

PointsFlory Bidunga17Kansas Jayhawks
AssistsMelvin Council Jr.6Kansas Jayhawks
ReboundsFlory Bidunga10Kansas Jayhawks
PointsKeanu Dawes22Utah Utes
AssistsTerrence Brown3Utah Utes
ReboundsKeanu Dawes12Utah Utes

Recent form

Kansas Jayhawks

Last 10: 8-2Streak W682.3 scored · 72.7 allowed per game5-0 at home

W64-61at Texas Tech Red RaidersFeb 3
W90-82vs BYU CougarsJan 31
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

Utah Utes

Last 10: 1-9Streak L474.4 scored · 83.6 allowed per game0-5 away

L63-71vs Arizona State Sun DevilsFeb 5
L69-81vs Oklahoma State CowboysJan 31
L78-91at BYU CougarsJan 24
L78-81at Kansas State WildcatsJan 21
W82-79vs TCU Horned FrogsJan 17
L74-88at Texas Tech Red RaidersJan 15
L84-89vs BYU CougarsJan 11
L73-85at Colorado BuffaloesJan 8
L78-97vs Arizona WildcatsJan 3
L65-74at Washington HuskiesDec 30

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	Utah Utes	Kansas Jayhawks
Field goals	22-55	28-56
Field goal %	40	50
Three-pointers	5-18	3-18
Three-point %	28	17
Free throws	10-16	12-16
Free throw %	63	75
Rebounds	32	36
Offensive rebounds	7	7
Defensive rebounds	25	29
Assists	10	18
Steals	8	4
Blocks	5	10
Turnovers	12	10
Team turnovers	2	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	6	14
Fast-break points	5	14
Points in the paint	32	42
Fouls	15	15
Largest lead	4	17
Lead changes	2	2
Time in front	10	84

How the scoring went

1st Half28-30Seydou Traore makes free throw 1 of 2
1st Half28-32Bryson Tiller makes 6-foot hook shot (Jamari McDowell assists)
1st Half28-34Jamari McDowell makes 0-foot dunk (Bryson Tiller assists)
1st Half30-34Terrence Brown makes 8-foot step back jumpshot
1st Half30-36Tre White makes 14-foot jumper (Melvin Council Jr. assists)
1st Half30-38Melvin Council Jr. makes 7-foot jumper
1st Half31-38Terrence Brown makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half34-38Don McHenry makes 27-foot three point jumper (James Okonkwo assists)
2nd Half36-38Keanu Dawes makes 1-foot dunk (James Okonkwo assists)
2nd Half36-40Flory Bidunga makes 1-foot dunk (Bryson Tiller assists)
2nd Half38-40Keanu Dawes makes 4-foot dunk (Seydou Traore assists)
2nd Half38-42Tre White makes 1-foot dunk (Flory Bidunga assists)
2nd Half40-42Terrence Brown makes driving layup
2nd Half40-44Flory Bidunga makes 1-foot dunk (Melvin Council Jr. assists)
2nd Half40-46Tre White makes 19-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half40-47Darryn Peterson makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half42-47Kendyl Sanders makes layup
2nd Half42-49Tre White makes layup
2nd Half42-50Flory Bidunga makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half44-50Kendyl Sanders makes 1-foot dunk (Seydou Traore assists)
2nd Half44-52Tre White makes 1-foot dunk (Melvin Council Jr. assists)
2nd Half44-54Melvin Council Jr. makes 8-foot floating jump shot (Jamari McDowell assists)
2nd Half44-56Darryn Peterson makes 8-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half44-58Darryn Peterson makes 0-foot dunk
2nd Half44-59Darryn Peterson makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half44-60Bryson Tiller makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half46-60Keanu Dawes makes 1-foot dunk (Terrence Brown assists)
2nd Half48-60Keanu Dawes makes layup
2nd Half48-61Flory Bidunga makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half48-62Flory Bidunga makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half49-62Terrence Brown makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half49-64Flory Bidunga makes 6-foot hook shot
2nd Half52-64Don McHenry makes 23-foot three point jumper (Seydou Traore assists)
2nd Half54-64Terrence Brown makes layup
2nd Half54-65Darryn Peterson makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half54-67Flory Bidunga makes 2-foot jumper
2nd Half54-69Tre White makes 1-foot dunk (Flory Bidunga assists)
2nd Half54-71Tre White makes layup (Darryn Peterson assists)
2nd Half57-71Don McHenry makes 28-foot three point jumper
2nd Half59-71Keanu Dawes makes 0-foot tip in dunk