Baylor vs. Kansas Prediction & Odds
A pair of top-10 rivals from the Big 12 will clash in Lawrence, KS on Saturday afternoon when No. 5 Kansas hosts No. 9 Baylor at 4:00 p.m. ET on ESPN.
With the Jayhawks laying 4.5 points as a home favorite and the total sitting at 148.5, what’s the best bet today?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
695 Baylor Bears (+4.5) at 696 Kansas Jayhawks (-4.5); o/u 148.5
4:00 p.m. ET, Saturday, February 18, 2023
Allen Fieldhouse, Lawrence, KS
Baylor vs. Kansas Public Betting Information
Our CBB Public Betting Information page indicates that 59% of public bettors are currently backing Baylor when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
Baylor Bears DFS Spin
Jalen Bridges accumulated 12 points (3-9 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 5-6 FT), one rebound, one assist and one steal across 32 minutes during Monday’s 79-67 win over West Virginia. Bridges has been one of the Bears’ most consistent scorers since the start of Big 12 play, averaging 10.8 points and 6.9 rebounds over the last 14 games. Therefore, while he performed right on par with his scoring average, he failed to record at least seven rebounds for just the fourth time this season. This may have been affected by freshman guard Keyonte George recording a season-high nine boards against the Mountaineers. Bridges will look to clean the glass more during Saturday’s highly-ranked matchup versus No. 5 Kansas.
Kansas Jayhawks DFS Spin
Dajuan Harris (ankle) will be available Saturday against Baylor, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports. Harris suffered an ankle injury Tuesday against Oklahoma State but won’t be forced to miss any time after being considered probable before Saturday’s matchup. He’s scored in double figures in three of his last five appearances and has averaged 11.6 points, 4.4 assists and 3.4 rebounds in 34.2 minutes per game during that time.
Baylor vs. Kansas CBB Betting Trends
Bears are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games overall
Bears are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record
Bears are 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 games following a ATS win
Jayhawks are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall
Baylor vs. Kansas CBB Prediction:
The under is 5-0 in the Bears’ last five games when playing an opponent with a winning percentage above .600 and is 6-1 in their last seven games coming off a win. On the other side, the under has cashed in six of the Jayhawks’ last seven games played on Saturday and despite the offensive firepower in this matchup, I think both teams will be up for the challenge defensively.
CBB BETTING PREDICTION: BAYLOR/KANSAS UNDER 148.5
