California Baptist vs Kansas Prediction 3/20/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a California Baptist vs Kansas Prediction for this NCAA Tournament 1st Round matchup on Friday, March 20th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this college basketball matchup.

Kansas Jayhawks Preview

The Kansas Jayhawks have a 23-10 overall record and a 12-6 record in the Big 12 conference. They are coming off a 69-47 loss against Houston and their previous three games were a 78-73 win against TCU, a 104-85 win against Kansas State and a 70-60 loss against Arizona State.

Offensively, Kansas averages 75.6 points per game, while allowing 69.4 points per game defensively. The Jayhawks shoot with 45% from the field and grab 38.8 rebounds per game, while dishing out 14.3 assists per game. They average 5.7 blocks per game and 5.5 steals per game defensively.

Tre White leads Kansas in scoring, with an average of 13.8 points per game, while shooting with 45.7% from the field and 86.7% from the free throw line. Flory Bidunga is the team’s leading rebounder with 9.2 per game. Melvin Council Jr. leads the team in assists with 5.1 per game.

California Baptist Lancers Preview

The California Baptist Lancers have a 25-8 overall record and a 13-5 record in the WAC conference. They are coming off a 63-61 win against Utah Valley and their previous three games were an 86-72 win against Utah Tech, an 82-75 road win against Southern Utah and an 87-48 win against Abilene Christian.

Offensively, California Baptist averages 73 points per game, while allowing 67.6 points per game defensively. The Lancers shoot with 43% from the field and grab 39.9 rebounds per game, while dishing out 10.3 assists per game. They average 2.9 blocks per game and 5.5 steals per game defensively.

Dominique Daniels Jr. leads California Baptist in scoring, with an average of 23.2 points per game, while shooting with 43.7% from the field and 81.5% from the free throw line, adding a team-high 3.2 assists. Thomas Ndong is the team’s leading rebounder with 6.6 per game.

California Baptist Lancers @ Kansas Jayhawks Betting Trends: March 20, 2026

Why the Kansas Jayhawks will win

• Kansas has won each of its last 24 Friday night games as an AP-ranked team against a non-AP-ranked team.
• Kansas has won the first half in 24 of its last 25 Friday games as an AP-ranked team against a non-AP-ranked team.

Why the California Baptist Lancers will win

• California Baptist has won each of its last six games.
• Kansas has lost four of its last five night games played at neutral venues.
• Kansas has lost the first half in each of its last five night games played at neutral venues.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Kansas’ last seven NCAA Tournament games have produced a total of 141+ points.
• Each of California Baptist’s last seven games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 141+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Kansas ranks 5th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal percentage this season (38.7%).
• Kansas ranks 6th among Division 1 teams for blocks per game this season (5.9).
• California Baptist ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (5.4).
• California Baptist ranks 7th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point percentage this season (29.4%).

California Baptist vs Kansas Prediction

In this California Baptist vs Kansas Prediction, Kansas coming as -14.5 favorites. California Baptist had a better record this season and both teams had identical ATS records. Kansas has lost three of its last five games while Cal Baptist has won and covered its last six, while both teams have been playing excellent defense this season, sitting on the top-50 of the nation in points allowed and being 43-33 to the under combined this season. The total is low and for a reason, so I will go under the 138.5 points in this one.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Under 138.5