Baylor vs Kansas Odds, Spread & Picks (Feb. 18)
- #5 Kansas is a 5-point favorite over #9 Baylor in the Baylor vs Kansas odds on Saturday
- Both teams enter play tied atop the Big 12 standings with #6 Texas
- Keep reading for the latest Baylor vs Kansas odds, plus analysis and best bets
Saturday’s college hoops slate is loaded with 17 games featuring ranked programs. The biggest game on the schedule comes to us from Big 12 country, where #9 Baylor (20-6, 9-4 Big 12) visits #5 Kansas (21-5, 9-4 Big 12).
This will mark the second meeting between these two heavyweights, and online sportsbooks are not expecting history to repeat itself. The Bears down the Jayhawks in their first matchup, but Kansas is a healthy favorite in the college basketball odds for the rematch.
Baylor vs Kansas Odds
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor Bears | +5 (-110) | +175 | O 148.5 (-110) |
| Kansas Jayhawks | -5 (-110) | -205 | U 148.5 (-110) |
Odds as of February 17th at DraftKings Sportsbook. Get the DraftKings Sportsbook bonus code to bet on the Baylor vs Kansas game.
The Jayhawks are currently laying 5 points, in a contest that features a total of 148.5. Tip-off is scheduled for 4 pm ET at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence, KS, with ESPN on site hosting College Gameday and providing the broadcast nationwide.
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Baylor vs Kansas Betting Analysis
The Big 12 has established itself as the strongest conference in college hoops. Four Big 12 teams crack KenPom’s top-15 in overall efficiency, and five teams are among the top-21 shortest priced programs in the Final Four odds.
This matchup is massive in terms of the postseason, as the winner will move into first place in the conference with just four regular season games remaining. Top spot leads to the number one seed for the Big 12 Tournament and a better shot a #1 seed for March Madness, which tips off in less than a month.
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— Kansas Men’s Basketball (@KUHoops) December 18, 2022
Baylor and Kansas are literally mirror images of each other. They’re separated by just one loss in their overall records, and by only two points in terms of points per game. Their defenses have a points against average within a point of one another, and the same goes for their total rebounding stats.
Each team enters play riding a multi-game winning streak. The Bears have ripped off four straight wins, including three by double-digits. The Jayhawks on the other hand, have won three straight, including an eight point victory over the Longhorns.
These are also the last two National Champions. Kansas took took down UNC in the final last year, while two years ago it was Baylor cutting down the nets after upsetting previously undefeated Gonzaga to win it all.
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— Baylor Men’s Basketball (@BaylorMBB) November 5, 2022
The Bears are the nation’s most efficient offense, but are far less effective in their own end ranking 78th. The Jayhawks on the other hand are more balanced. They rank top-19 in both offensive and defensive efficiency, and are 12-1 at home this season.
Dominating at Allen Fieldhouse is nothing new to Kansas though. They haven’t lost multiple home games in a season since 2018, while they’re 231-13 at home over the last 15 years.
Baylor vs Kansas Predictions
Baylor on the other hand, hasn’t exactly excelled in a visitors role. They’re 4-3 away from home this season, and have won just once in 17 all-time meetings at Kansas.
The Jayhawks feature player of the year candidate Jalen Wilson, and plenty of key leftover pieces from last year’s title run. They also have the benefit of continuity. Kansas’ starting five has played together more than all but three other five-man units in the entire country.
Wilson, their home dominance, both in general and over the Bears, plus their familiarity with one another should be enough to entice bettors to roll with the home team.
Baylor vs Kansas Head-to-Head
| 9 | Rank | 5 |
| 20-6 | Record | 21-5 |
| 78.8 | Points per Game | 76.6 |
| 69.0 | Points Against per Game | 68.2 |
| 53.1% | Effective FG% | 42.9% |
| 50.9% | Opponent Effective FG% | 47.1% |
Seven of the Jayhawks 12 home victories have come by double-figures, and they’ve outscored Baylor by 37 points in their past two meetings at Allen Fieldhouse.
The Bears are just 1-3 versus ranked opposition on the road this season, dropping two of those contests by 15 or more points.
Pick: Kansas Jayhawks -5 (-110)
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As SBD's resident Swiss Army Knife, Chris covers virtually every sport including NFL, PGA, NBA, MLB, NCAAB, NCAAF and the Olympics. A true grinder, he'd rather pick off small edges in the player props market than swing for the fences with a 5-leg parlay.
