The 16-seed'Howard Bison'(22-12) take on the 1-seed'Kansas Jayhawks'(27-7) on Thursday in the first round of the NCAA Tournament West Region. Tip from Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa, is set for 2 p.m. ET (TBS). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Howard vs. Kansas'odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.
Howard took down Norfolk State 65-64 to cover as a 2-point underdog and win the MEAC Tournament on Saturday. It ended its season on an impressive 5-game winning streak and going 8-2 in its last 10 games. The Bison were 6-4 against the spread (ATS) in that span and are 18-13 ATS this season.
Kansas fell 76-56 to the Texas Longhorns in the Big 12 Championship failing to cover as a 2-point favorite. It is 8-2 in its last 10 games with both losses coming against Texas. In that span, the Jayhawks are 6-4 ATS and sit at 16-18 ATS on the season.
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