Game Primer and LIVE Blog: Houston at Kansas Basketball

Everything you need to know plus LIVE updates as the Jayhawks take on the Cougars in a pivotal matchup.

It might be the game of the year in the Big 12, as the Kansas Jayhawks host the Houston Cougars in Lawrence today with a spot at the front of the conference on the line. The Jayhawks have lost three games on the road in conference, but have several impressive wins at home this season. Houston is blitzing their way through the Big 12 as first-year members of the conference, and is one of a handful of teams that are legitimate national title contenders.

Kansas fell in the polls this week, losing a single spot in each poll. They have the 8th ranking in the AP Poll and 9th ranking in the Coaches Poll is the lowest ranking for the Jayhawks this season. Houston is #4 in both polls, with their only blemishes being two straight road losses a couple of weeks ago.

The Jayhawks lead the all-time series 5-2, including a 2-1 mark in Allen Fieldhouse. Kansas has won the last three meetings, with the most recent coming in Lahaina, HI as part of the 2001 Maui Invitational. The only win for Houston in Allen Fieldhouse was the first meeting back in 1967 in the NCAA Midwest Regional.

Check out the essentials below, and then come join us as Andy and Brendan give LIVE updates from inside Allen Fieldhouse, while Kyle and Derek gives updates from the fan experience. We'll hit on everything that is happening around this matchup:

How to Watch

Saturday, February 3rd, 3:00 p.m. CST

Lawrence, KS: Allen Fieldhouse (16,300)

TV: ESPN

- Jon Sciambi (Play-by-Play), Fran Fraschilla (Analyst), Kris Budden (Sideline)

Radio: Jayhawk Radio Network

Webcast: KU Athletics Radio

- Brian Hanni (Play-by-Play), Greg Gurley (Analyst)

Online Streaming: fuboTV (Start your free trial)

Live Stats: Sports Illustrated Game Tracker

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The Numbers

#8/#9 Kansas: 17-4 (5-3 Big 12), KenPom: 15th overall, 24th offense, 22nd defense

#4/#4 Houston: 19-2 (6-2 Big 12), KenPom: 1st overall, 16th offense, 1st defense

Line: HOU -1.5

O/U: 134.5

Houston at Kansas Prediction, Picks and Betting Odds

Game Coverage

Houston Preview

Predictions from the Blue Wings Rising Staff

Three Keys for Kansas

Three Keys: Jayhawks must outmuscle the Cougars

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Fun Facts

In the last 6 starts for the Jayhawks this season, freshman Johnny Furphy is averaging 14.0 points and 6.7 rebounds per game while shooting 14 of 29 48.3%) from three-point range.

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