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Baylor Bears vs. Kansas Jayhawks Predictions, Picks, Odds

Daniel Dobish
Daniel Dobish Sports Betting Expert
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The Baylor Bears (19-3, 7-2 Big 12) travel to meet the Kansas Jayhawks (18-3, 7-1) at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, Kan. for a battle for first place in the Big 12. Tip-off is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. ET, and the game can be viewed on ESPN.

SCORE PREDICTION

Kansas 75, Baylor 71

BEST BETS

Kansas -140 ML at WynnBet

Kansas -1.5 (-110) at Treasure Island

BAYLOR BEARS VS. KANSAS JAYHAWKS PREDICTIONS

Baylor enters the game with two non-covers across the past two outings, while going just 4-3 SU across the past seven games.

Kansas tries to use its 70-61 win over Iowa State as a springboard into this marquee matchup, using defensive to grind out another win.

BAYLOR BEARS VS. KANSAS JAYHAWKS BETTING ODDS

  • Baylor +120
  • Kansas -140
  • Baylor +2.5 (-110)
  • Kansas -1.5 (-110)
  • Over 146.5 (-110)
  • Under 147.5 (-110)

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BAYLOR BEARS VS. KANSAS JAYHAWKS BETTING RESOURCES

  • Matchup: Big 12
  • Date: Saturday, February 5, 2022
  • Venue: Allen Fieldhouse
  • Location: Lawrence, Kansas
  • TV-Time: ESPN - 4:00 p.m. ET

BAYLOR BEARS BETTING ANALYSIS

Straight Up - SU, Against the Spread - ATS, Over-Under (O/U)

  • SU: 19-3
  • ATS: 12-9-1
  • O/U: 12-9-1

The big news for the Bears is that they have two key players nursing injuries. Leading scorer L.J. Cryer (foot) has missed the past two games due to a foot injury, and he is questionable for this one. Adam Flagler (knee) is also a question mark, and he missed the West Virginia game.

Baylor has covered seven of the past eight games as an underdog, while going 6-1 ATS in the past seven as a road 'dog. In addition, they're 16-6-1 ATS in the past 23 games following a straight-up win, while cashing in seven of the past 10 appearances on Saturdays.

For totals, the OVER is 4-1-1 in the past six games on the road, while going 19-7 in the past 26 games as an underdog. The OVER is also 11-5 in the past 16 as a road 'dog, too.

KANSAS JAYHAWKS BETTING ANALYSIS

Straight Up - SU, Against the Spread - ATS, Over-Under (O/U)

  • SU: 18-3
  • ATS: 9-11-1
  • O/U: 13-8

This is the first of two meetings this season, with the next one coming Feb. 26 at Baylor. Kansas has won four of the past six meetings in this series, including a 71-58 win in the most recent meeting Feb. 27, 2021 in Lawrence. The Jayhawks have covered three straight outings, while going 5-1 ATS in the past six meetings. The UNDER has hit in three of the past four, and seven of the past 10 outings. The underdog is 4-0 ATS in the past four meetings, too, while the road team is 24-9-1 ATS in the past 34 meetings.

Kansas enters with a 1-4 ATS mark in the past five games overall, while also going 1-4 ATS in the past five as a favorite, 1-4 ATS in the past five as a home favorite and 1-4 ATS in the past five against teams with a winning overall mark. The Jayhawks are also 0-5 ATS in the past five home games against teams with a winning road record.

For totals, the UNDER is 12-4-1 in the past 17 games against teams with a winning overall record.


Baylor is 7-1 ATS in the past eight games as an underdog. (AP)

INSIDE THE STATS - BAYLOR BEARS

  • Record: 19-3
  • VI Ranking: 10
  • PS/G: 78.8 (29th)
  • PA/G: 61.4 (22nd)
  • ORtg: 113.6 (19th)
  • DRtg: 88.5 (14th)

INSIDE THE STATS - KANSAS JAYHAWKS

  • Record: 18-3
  • VI Ranking: 12
  • PS/G: 80.0 (20th)
  • PA/G: 68.2 (160th)
  • ORtg: 112.7 (23rd)
  • DRtg: 96.0 (102nd)

KEY PLAYERS TO WATCH

  • BAY: James Akinjo - G (13.6 PPG, 5.6 APG, 2.5 RPG, 2.2 SPG)
  • BAY: L.J. Cryer - G (13.9 PPG, 1.7 APG, 1.6 RPG, 46.7 3P%)
  • KU: Ochai Agbaji - G (20.9 PPG, 5.9 RPG, 1.5 APG, 46.4 3P%)
  • KU: Christian Braun - G (15.1 PPG, 5.7 RPG, 3.2 APG, 1.2 SPG, 1.1 BPG)

BAYLOR BEARS VS. KANSAS JAYHAWKS BETTING CONCLUSION

This is a clash between, easily, the two top Big 12 teams, although some in Austin, Fort Worth or Lubbock might have something to say about that. I also think that these teams have the ability to win the whole tamale in the NCAA Tournament. We'll find out a lot about these two teams in the next two weeks or so, especially after this game.

I like Kansas at home, even though it has really struggled against the number lately. Still, Baylor has some injury concerns, and if it isn't at full staff for this one, it isn't going to end well. Look for the Jayhawks to win Round 1, with the Bears likely getting revenge next time these teams faced each other on Feb. 26.

BAYLOR BEARS VS. KANSAS JAYHAWKS BETTING TRENDS

  • Baylor is 7-1 ATS in the past eight games as an underdog.
  • Baylor is 6-1 ATS in the past seven as a road underdog.
  • Baylor is 16-6-1 ATS in the past 23 following a SU win.
  • Kansas is 1-4 ATS in the past five games overall.
  • Kansas is 1-4 ATS in the past five games as a favorite.
  • Kansas is 1-4 ATS in the past five home games.
  • Kansas is 1-4 ATS in the past five vs. winning teams.
  • The OVER is 4-1-1 in the past six road games for Baylor.
  • The UNDER is 12-4-1 in the past 17 vs. winning teams for Baylor.
  • The OVER is 19-7 in the past 26 as an underdog for Baylor.
  • The UNDER is 12-4-1 in the past 17 vs. winning teams for Kansas.
  • The underdog is 4-0 ATS in the past four meetings.
  • The road team is 24-9-1 ATS in the past 34 meetings.

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Daniel Dobish

Daniel Dobish

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