Coming up on Monday, February 5 at 9:00 PM ET, an exciting Big 12 college basketball betting opportunity is on the way as the eighth-ranked Kansas Jayhawks take on the Kansas State Wildcats (14-8). The Jayhawks are slightly favored for a chance at success with a point spread of -4.5 (-110).

The Jayhawks are 3-2 over their previous five matchups. However, they are currently on a two-game win streak and just recently defeated the fourth-ranked Houston Cougars 78-65, where Hunter Dickinson led with 20 points.

Kevin McCullar Jr. leads them with 19.7 pours each game and chips in 4.6 assists. He is also making 48.0 percent of his field goal attempts and makes 82.7 percent of his free throws that could be crucial late in the game.

The Jayhawks consistently perform well, scoring an average of 79.1 points per game with a 51.5 percent success rate in field goals. Their offense is marked by impressive ball movement, averaging 20.7 assists per game, creating ample scoring opportunities.

Defensively, they limit opponents to an average of 67.5 points per game, showcasing a robust defense compared to their offensive stats. Furthermore, they secure 37.1 rebounds, block 4.1 shots, and achieve 7.2 steals per game.

The Wildcats have a huge opportunity on their hands to not only get back on track, but to land their best win of the season. Unfortunately, they have bad momentum with a four-game losing streak coming into this. Their most recent defeat was a 75-72 outing against the Oklahoma State Cowboys.

Cam Carter will need a huge game if they want to hit the ground running against the Jayhawks. He currently averages 15.8 points, shoots 41.5 percent from the field, and shoots 83.1 percent from the foul line.

The Wildcats maintain a steady scoring average of 72.0 points per game with an impressive 43.3 percent shooting accuracy. Despite a commendable 14.4 assists per game, there's room for enhancement in generating scoring opportunities.

On the defensive end, they cap opponents at an average of 68.7 points, a noteworthy accomplishment considering their reliable offense. Additionally, they grab an average of 37.3 rebounds, block 4.5 shots, and tally 6.7 steals per game, showcasing strong defensive capabilities.

MyBookie presents enticing odds for this college basketball betting opportunity, giving the Kansas Jayhawks a 4.5-point advantage to clinch a victory away from home. According to market analysis, there is a 66.8 percent chance of the Jayhawks emerging victorious in this matchup.

The Jayhawks will arguably be too much for the Wildcats. With Dickinson averaging a double-double in the post, they have no answers for him.