A Big 12 blockbuster is set for Saturday afternoon when the #9 Baylor Bears (20-6, 9-4) visit the #5 Kansas Jayhawks (21-5, 9-4). These two teams are tied at the top of the best conference in basketball, along with Texas, and this is a must watch game. Below is my college basketball prediction for Baylor vs Kansas.
Baylor vs Kansas Betting Pick
| ℹ️ The Pick: | Kansas -4.5 |
| ? Recommended Sportsbook Promo: | Second Chance Bet up to $500 at BetRivers |
| ? Promo Code: | SPORTS |
This game will be played at Allen Fieldhouse at 4:00 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 18, 2023.
Why Bet Kansas -4.5
✅ Kansas is 5-1 ATS in their last six games played.
✅ The Jayhawks are 18-1 in their last 19 home games.
✅ Baylor is 1-17 in their last 18 road games against Kansas.
NCAABB
Baylor Bears
Kansas Jayhawks
Team Stats Per Game
Advanced Game Stats
Offense/Defense
| BAYL | Advanced Game Stats | KAN |
|---|---|---|
| 68.8 | Pace | 72.0 |
| 117.2 | Off.Rate | 93.8 |
| .293 | FTr | .332 |
| .408 | 3PAr | .365 |
| .564 | TS% | .485 |
| 53.2 | TRB% | 47.4 |
| 59.9 | AST% | 44.1 |
| 12.3 | STL% | 7.8 |
| 11.0 | BLK% | 6.2 |
| .541 | eFG% | .442 |
| 14.2 | TOV% | 15.3 |
| 39.1 | ORB% | 25.0 |
| .204 | TF/FGA | .239 |
Defense/Offense
| BAYL | Advanced Game Stats | KAN |
|---|---|---|
| 68.8 | Pace | 72.0 |
| 104.9 | Off.Rate | 116.0 |
| .299 | FTr | .259 |
| .430 | 3PAr | .332 |
| .590 | TS% | .589 |
| 46.8 | TRB% | 52.6 |
| 64.4 | AST% | 60.7 |
| 9.3 | STL% | 8.9 |
| 12.5 | BLK% | 12.6 |
| .575 | eFG% | .573 |
| 20.6 | TOV% | 11.5 |
| 29.5 | ORB% | 26.1 |
| .197 | TF/FGA | .177 |
Betting Trends
| BAYL | Betting Trends | KAN |
|---|---|---|
| OVERALL | OVERALL | |
| 3-0-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 3-0-0 |
| 3-0-0 | ATS W/L/P | 3-0-0 |
| 77.67 | Avg Score | 84.33 |
| 69 | Avg Opp Score | 70.33 |
| AWAY | HOME | |
| 2-1-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 2-1-0 |
| 1-1-1 | ATS W/L/P | 2-1-0 |
| 68.33 | Avg Score | 79.33 |
| 68 | Avg Opp Score | 80.33 |
| BAYL | Betting Trends | KAN |
|---|---|---|
| OVERALL | OVERALL | |
| 4-1-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 4-1-0 |
| 4-1-0 | ATS W/L/P | 4-1-0 |
| 78.6 | Avg Score | 79.2 |
| 69 | Avg Opp Score | 71.4 |
| AWAY | HOME | |
| 4-1-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 4-1-0 |
| 3-1-1 | ATS W/L/P | 2-3-0 |
| 73.8 | Avg Score | 75.8 |
| 71.2 | Avg Opp Score | 75.2 |
| BAYL | Betting Trends | KAN |
|---|---|---|
| OVERALL | OVERALL | |
| 9-1-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 6-4-0 |
| 7-2-1 | ATS W/L/P | 5-5-0 |
| 75.2 | Avg Score | 74.6 |
| 67 | Avg Opp Score | 72.6 |
| AWAY | HOME | |
| 6-4-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 9-1-0 |
| 4-5-1 | ATS W/L/P | 5-5-0 |
| 70.9 | Avg Score | 77.8 |
| 73.7 | Avg Opp Score | 67.9 |
Head to Head
Teams Last 10
Best Baylor vs Kansas Sportsbook Promo
At BetRivers, bettors can place their first wager on this massive Baylor vs Kansas matchup in the Big 12. If that bet wins, bettors will receive their winnings from BetRivers, no questions asked. If that first bet does not win, BetRivers will reimburse bettors the amount they lost, up to $1,250.
Gambling Problem? Call or TEXT 1-800-Gambler 21+
Baylor Bears
Last time out, Baylor hosted the West Virginia Mountaineers and earned a comfortable 79-67 victory. The Mountaineers started strong, but the Bears quickly bounced back and built a seven-point halftime lead. That momentum continued into the second half as Baylor cruised to the win. Baylor led by as many as 19 points, trailed by seven, and covered the -6.5-point spread.
LJ Cryer had 26 points and one rebound on the night. Adam Flagler added 13 points, one rebound, and six assists in the win.
Through 26 games, Baylor is scoring 78.8 points per game, shooting 45.1% from the field, and assisting on 15.2 made shots. The Bears are allowing 69.0 points, grabbing 35.4 rebounds, blocking 2.5 shots, and stealing the ball 7.0 times.
Kansas Jayhawks
Kansas visited the Oklahoma State Cowboys and left with an impressive 87-76 win. The Cowboys led most of the first half, but slipped up late and ended up being down by two at the half. Kansas continued that charge after the half and were able to play comfortably the final 20 minutes. The Jayhawks led by as many as 12 points, trailed by five, and covered the -1.5-point spread.
Grady Dick had 26 points, three rebounds, three assists, and two steals in the game. Kevin McCullar Jr. added 15 points, three rebounds, eight assists, one steal, and one block in the victory.
After 26 games, Kansas is scoring 76.6 points per game, shooting 46.9% from the field, and assisting on 17.2 made shots. The Jayhawks are allowing 68.2 points, grabbing 36.5 rebounds, blocking 4.0 shots, and stealing the ball 9.0 times.
Other Sportsbook Promos To Use On This Game
Gambling Problem? Call or TEXT 1-800-Gambler 21+
Gambling Problem? Call or TEXT 1-800-Gambler 21+
