The Davidson Wildcats head on the road for one of the toughest environments in college basketball as they visit the Kansas Jayhawks at historic Allen Fieldhouse. It is a non-conference matchup between two experienced teams, with Davidson entering at 8–3 and Kansas sitting at 9–3.
Davidson is coming off a road loss to the Temple Owls on Thursday, marking its third defeat of the season. The Wildcats’ other losses came against the Utah State Aggies and the Saint Mary's Gaels. Following this game, Davidson returns home for a key Atlantic 10 matchup against the Duquesne Dukes on December 30.
Kansas enters riding a three-game winning streak. The Jayhawks most recently defeated the Towson Tigers on Tuesday and picked up an impressive road win earlier this month against the North Carolina State Wolfpack. They also handled the Missouri Tigers in non-conference play. This will be Kansas’ final non-conference game before opening Big 12 play on January 3 at the UCF Knights.
Davidson vs. Kansas: When and Where
- Date: Monday, December 22, 2025
- Time: 7:00 PM CST
- Location: Allen Fieldhouse — Lawrence, Kansas
Davidson vs. Kansas: Where to Watch or Stream
- TV: N/A
- Streaming: FuboTV
Davidson vs. Kansas: Betting Odds
- Spread: Kansas -17.5 | Davidson +17.5
- Moneyline: Kansas -3000 | Davidson +1200
- Total: 137.5
Davidson vs. Kansas: Series History
- All-Time Series: Kansas leads 2–1
- Last Meeting: Kansas defeated Davidson 88–71 on December 17, 2016
Projected Starting Lineups
Davidson Wildcats
- #4 Josh Scovens – 10.5 PPG
- #11 Sam Brown – 8.7 PPG
- #5 Parker Friedrichsen – 8.0 PPG
- #6 Devin Brown – 6.3 PPG
- #15 Sean Logan – 4.0 PPG
Also in rotation:
- #16 Ian Platteeuw (5 starts)
- #3 Nick Coval (1 start)
Kansas Jayhawks
- #40 Flory Bidunga – 14.4 PPG, 9.2 RPG
- #3 Tre White – 14.2 PPG
- #14 Melvin Council Jr. – 13.2 PPG
- #15 Bryson Tiller – 8.8 PPG
- #7 Kohl Rosario – 4.8 PPG
Availability notes:
- #22 Darryn Peterson – Questionable (4 starts)
- #13 Elmarko Jackson – 1 start
- #11 Jamari McDowell – 4 starts
Game Outlook
The biggest storyline remains the limited availability of Darryn Peterson, who has appeared in only four games this season and is widely viewed as a potential top NBA Draft pick. Even without him consistently in the lineup, Kansas has shown depth and balance, with multiple players stepping into larger roles under Bill Self.
For Davidson, the path to staying competitive is clear: shot-making. The Wildcats must convert from the perimeter and avoid extended scoring droughts to keep pace inside Allen Fieldhouse. The environment, depth, and physicality all favor Kansas over 40 minutes.
Prediction: Kansas gradually creates separation and controls the second half. The Jayhawks defend home court and pull away late for a comfortable win over Davidson.