| MATCHUP | Baylor Bears | Kansas Jayhawks |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 11-5 | 12-5 |
| Spread | +7.5 -108 | -7.5 -112 |
| Moneyline | +270 | -340 |
| Total | Over 155.5 (-108) | Under 155.5 (-112) |
| Where | Allen Fieldhouse, Lawrence, KS | |
| When | Friday, January 16, 2026 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EST | |
| TV | FOX | |
Baylor Bears Betting Preview
The Baylor Bears beat Oklahoma State, lost to Houston, and they play Texas Tech next. Baylor has lost 3 of its last 4 games.
The Baylor Bears are averaging 88.8 points on 49.7 percent shooting and allowing 74.7 points on 42 percent shooting. Cameron Carr is averaging 20.3 points and 5.1 rebounds, while Tounde Yessoufou is averaging 17.9 points and 5.9 rebounds. Dan Skillings Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Obi Agbim is grabbing 2.7 rebounds. The Baylor Bears are shooting 36.6 percent from beyond the arc and 73.1 percent from the free throw line. The Baylor Bears are allowing 33 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 37.4 rebounds per game.
Kansas Jayhawks Betting Preview
The Kansas Jayhawks beat Iowa State, lost to West Virginia, and they play Colorado next. Kansas has won 9 of its last 12 games.
The Kansas Jayhawks are averaging 82.8 points on 46.9 percent shooting and allowing 72.1 points on 38.3 percent shooting. Darryn Peterson is averaging 21.8 points and 4.8 rebounds, while Tre White is averaging 15.4 points and 7.2 rebounds. Flory Bidunga is the third double-digit scorer and Melvin Council Jr. is dishing 4.9 assists. The Kansas Jayhawks are shooting 36.2 percent from beyond the arc and 75.5 percent from the free throw line. The Kansas Jayhawks are allowing 28.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 38.4 rebounds per game.
Why the Kansas Jayhawks will win
- Kansas has won each of its last 11 night games at Allen Fieldhouse against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Baylor has lost four of its last five games against Conference opponents.
- Baylor has lost the first half in four of its last five games against the Big 12 Conference.
Why the Baylor Bears will win
- Baylor has won 15 of its last 17 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Thirteen of Baylor’s last 14 games against the Big 12 Conference Conference have produced a total of 150 or fewer points.
- Twenty-six of the last 29 games between Baylor and Kansas have produced a total of 153 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Kansas ranks 7th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal percentage this season (38.3%).
- Kansas ranks 12th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point percentage this season (28.2%).
- Baylor ranks 10th among Division 1 teams for defensive rating this season (105.4).
- Baylor ranks 10th among Division 1 teams for points per possession this season (1.25).
Baylor vs Kansas Prediction
Baylor is solid offensively and has won 4 of the last 6 games against Kansas, so you can talk yourself into the points. This is also a letdown spot for Kansas after a win over Iowa State. However, Baylor has underachieved for much of the season and is 0-5 SU and ATS in its last 5 games as an underdog. In 3 games this month as an underdog, Baylor has lost by an average of 12.6 points. Baylor needs to prove it can play with the big boys this season. So far that hasn’t been the case. I’ll lay the number with Kansas at home.