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No. 5 Houston Visits No. 14 Kansas in Big Monday Showdown
Check out the latest odds and betting splits for this marquee Big 12 matchup at Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook.
Feb. 23, 2026 at 8:20pm
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The No. 5 Houston Cougars will travel to Allen Fieldhouse to take on the No. 14 Kansas Jayhawks in a marquee Big Monday matchup on ESPN. Houston will look to rebound after consecutive losses and keep pace in the Big 12 regular season title hunt, while Kansas will try to do the same following a shocking loss at home to Cincinnati.
Why it matters
This game features two top-15 teams in the country battling it out in a crucial Big 12 conference matchup. Both teams are looking to bounce back from recent losses and stay in contention for the Big 12 regular season title.
The details
As of Monday afternoon, the Cougars remain short 1.5-point favorites over the Jayhawks at Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook. Houston is drawing 73.37% of moneyline tickets and 80.19% of the handle, showing strong overall support for the road favorite. Against the spread, the Cougars account for 62.48% of bets and 73.15% of the handle, while the total is seeing some one-sided action, with the Over landing 74.02% of tickets and 79.92% of the handle.
- The game is scheduled for Monday, February 23 at 9:00 PM EST.
The players
Houston Cougars
The No. 5 ranked Houston Cougars are 23-4 on the season and looking to keep pace in the Big 12 regular season title hunt.
Kansas Jayhawks
The No. 14 ranked Kansas Jayhawks are 20-7 on the season and looking to bounce back from a shocking home loss to Cincinnati.
The takeaway
This game features two top-15 teams in the country battling it out in a crucial Big 12 conference matchup, with both teams looking to bounce back from recent losses and stay in contention for the Big 12 regular season title.
