Kansas Jayhawks vs Arizona State Sun Devils Picks and Predictions for Tuesday March 3 2026
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The Kansas Jayhawks travel to Tempe to take on the Arizona State Sun Devils on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. Tip-off is scheduled for 9:00 PM at Desert Financial Arena, and the game will be televised on FS1. At the time of this writing, the odds were not released. For more betting insight on tonight’s action, be sure to check out our latest free college basketball picks for additional expert analysis.
Jayhawks Seeking Bounce-Back Performance
Kansas enters this matchup at 21-8 overall and 11-5 in Big 12 play. The Jayhawks recently lost to Arizona 84-61 but earned wins over Houston 69-56 and Oklahoma State 81-69. They also dropped games to Cincinnati 84-68 and Iowa State 74-56. Kansas has shown flashes of dominance but has struggled with consistency against high-level competition.
Offensively, Kansas is averaging 76.1 points per game while allowing 68.7 points per contest. They shoot 46% from the field and collect 38.1 rebounds per game, showing strength on the glass. The Jayhawks also average 14.4 assists per contest, reflecting solid ball movement.
Defensively, Kansas averages 6.0 blocks and 5.3 steals per game. Their rim protection and interior presence are major strengths, helping them limit opponents to under 69 points per game. When Kansas controls the paint, they are extremely difficult to beat.
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Sun Devils Hoping to Defend Home Floor
Arizona State comes into this contest at 15-14 overall and 6-10 in Big 12 play. The Sun Devils recently won over Utah 73-60 and Texas Tech 72-67 while also picking up a victory over Oklahoma State 85-76. They dropped games to TCU 90-78 and Baylor 73-68. Arizona State has been competitive but inconsistent throughout conference play.
The Sun Devils are averaging 77.9 points per game while allowing 78.2 points per contest. They shoot 45% from the field and average 33.1 rebounds per game. Arizona State also averages 14.1 assists per contest, showing an ability to move the ball effectively.
Defensively, the Sun Devils average 4.7 blocks and 7.0 steals per game. However, allowing over 78 points per contest has been problematic. Against a disciplined Kansas team, limiting defensive breakdowns will be crucial.
Kansas Jayhawks vs Arizona State Sun Devils Pick
Kansas Jayhawks vs Arizona State Sun Devils Pick
- Pick: Kansas Jayhawks - Spread
Kansas holds the edge defensively and on the glass. While Arizona State can score, their defensive inconsistencies create opportunities for Kansas to control the tempo. I expect the Jayhawks to bounce back from their recent loss and cover on the road.
Kansas Jayhawks vs Arizona State Sun Devils Total Pick
- Pick: Under (if total is set at 145 or higher)
Kansas typically dictates a more controlled pace and allows fewer than 69 points per game. While Arizona State plays faster, I believe Kansas will slow things down and rely on defense and rebounding. I lean toward the under in this matchup.
Final Score Prediction: Kansas 74, Arizona State 68
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