Davidson vs Kansas

Kansas’ three-game surge and 9-3 start, built on Flory Bidunga’s double-double-level presence, a deep veteran backcourt led by Melvin Council Jr., and the return to health of high-usage scorer Darryn Peterson, should simply overwhelm a Davidson team that just fell to Temple after an 8-3 opening run and now has to step into Phog Allen for its first-ever visit. With Kansas unbeaten at home, boasting an 11+ point average scoring margin and elite defensive metrics, while Davidson leans on Josh Scovens, Hunter Adam and freshman seven-footer Ian Platteeuw to punch above A-10 weight, the talent, depth and venue edges all point strongly toward a Jayhawks win even if this is their first meeting since an 18-point KU victory in 2010. That said, a -3335 price offers minimal standalone value and is best reserved as a low-upside parlay anchor rather than a primary wager, so the recommendation is Kansas moneyline (-3335), Grade: B- for sky-high win probability but very poor payout relative to risk. Odds and availability are subject to change. This bet was made at 22/12/2025 09:37am

Davidson’s 38% shooting from deep and roughly 8.5 made threes per game collide with a Kansas defense that leads the nation in three-point percentage allowed, holds opponents near 63–64 points a night, and has recently produced methodical wins such as 80–60 over Missouri, 77–76 over NC State and 73–49 over Towson that often finish in the low- to mid-130s. Kansas typically plays through Bidunga’s post touches and rim protection, limiting pace and second chances, while Davidson’s relatively light rebounding profile suggests the Wildcats will struggle to generate many extra possessions if their perimeter looks are contested inside Allen Fieldhouse. Add in the possibility of managed minutes for Peterson after his recent hamstring and quad issues and the fact that both teams’ defensive efficiency outpaces their tempo, and a total of 136.5 looks a shade high for a game more likely to grind into the low 130s, making the recommendation Under 136.5 (-110), Grade: B for a solid blend of matchup support and reasonable value. Odds and availability are subject to change. This bet was made at 22/12/2025 09:37am

Darryn Peterson’s on-and-off leg issues and Kansas’ recent pattern of comfortably winning but not relentlessly chasing margin in non-conference play open a window for Davidson’s balanced perimeter core of Scovens, Adam, Sam Brown and playmaking big Ian Platteeuw to sneak inside the hefty +17.5 number, especially with the Wildcats already showing they can handle high-major defenses in wins over Boston College and others. While Kansas absolutely has blowout gear — as Towson discovered — Davidson’s modern spacing, A-10–best three-point profile and ability to run offense through multiple creators give it more offensive punch than a typical 17+ point underdog, and Hunter Adam’s earlier brief injury absence appears behind him as he resumes his scoring role. With Kansas likely more focused on securing the win and staying healthy heading into Big 12 play than on replicating the 18-point gap from the programs’ last meeting, Davidson +17.5 (-110) gets the nod with a Grade: B+ as a well-sized cushion backing a capable underdog in what still projects as a comfortable Jayhawks victory. Odds and availability are subject to change. This bet was made at 22/12/2025 09:37am