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Kansas vs. Houston prediction: Houston favored to win men's college basketball matchup [3/13/2026]
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Written by Mac Douglass, Senior Editor
Get Kansas vs Houston predictions for college basketball Friday.
Houston will face Kansas in men's college basketball action at T-Mobile Center on Friday, starting at 9:30 PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' proven college basketball model projects Houston as the most likely winner of the Kansas vs. Houston game.
This article offers further insights into Friday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Kansas vs. Houston prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Friday's NCAA basketball game between Kansas and Houston 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives Houston a 72% chance of beating Kansas. Our predicted final score has Houston winning 72-66.
According to our model, Houston (-5.5) has a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the 139.5-point over/under has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Kansas vs. Houston odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Kansas | Houston |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +5.5 (-105) | -5.5 (-115) |
| Moneyline | +205 | -245 |
| Total | o139.5 (-105) | u139.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Kansas vs. Houston picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Kansas +5.5 | -105 |
| Moneyline | Houston | -245 |
| Total | Over 139.5 | -105 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Houston to win.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Kansas vs. Houston game-day updates and essential details
Friday's men's college basketball matchup between Houston and Kansas at T-Mobile Center is scheduled to start at 9:30 PM ET.
- Who: Kansas vs. Houston
- Date: Friday, March 13, 2026
- Time: 9:30 PM ET/6:30PM PT
- Venue: T-Mobile Center
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Conclusion
We predict Houston, with a 72% win probability, will likely beat Kansas on Friday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Kansas vs. Houston insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced from up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Mac Douglass specializes in NFL previews for the NFC South and NFC East, MLB best bets, Formula 1 race previews, and professional tennis insights. Combining predictive simulations and data-driven sports analysis, Mac provides in-depth content to elevate the betting experience for sports fans.
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