At the onset of a great Saturday evening of action with the College Basketball odds is a power showdown in the Big 12. The Kansas Jayhawks and Baylor Bears are synonymous with national championships and March Madness appearances. So far this year, both teams are struggling to keep pace in the Big 12 Conference race. Baylor has been able to maintain wagering value this season. However, Kansas has drowned gamblers in red ink. Still, there is plenty of basketball left. The Bears and Jayhawks remain top contenders for the Big Dance.
Baylor Bears vs. Kansas Jayhawks Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, February 10, 2024, 6 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Allen Fieldhouse, Lawrence, KS |
| TV Coverage: | ESPN |
| Betting Online Odds at SBG: | Click Here |
Baylor at Kansas SBG Odds Overview
Last week, Kansas rose to the occasion with an impressive sportsbook home payout over Houston. As a result, gamblers should keep in mind how difficult it is for marquee programs to win at Kansas. Certainly, Baylor fits that definition. Kansas is showing improved value in recent games. Most important of all the Jayhawks will get a discount home court price against a nationally contending opponent.
Baylor Bears Team Overview
Overall, the Baylor Bears are 16-5 straight up, 12-7-1 against the spread, and 11-9 over/under the total. Baylor has national metrics of 19th for scoring offense, 15th for field goal percentage, 1st for 3-point field goal percentage, 134th for free throw percentage, and 188th for offensive rebounding. While defensively, Baylor is 149th for scoring defense, 261st for field goal percentage permitted, 171st for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 11th for defensive rebounding. Baylor is fighting with Kansas and several teams for the Big 12 lead.
Late on Baylor has covered two of its previous six games. Baylor has gone over the total in three of its last four outings. First among Baylor scorers is Ja’Kobe Walter with 14.5 points per game. Ray J Dennis adds 13.4 points and 6.4 assists per contest. Langston Love averages 11.7 points per game. Meanwhile, Jalen Bridges is at 10.9 points per game. And then Yves Missi averages 10.2 points per matchup.
Kansas Jayhawks Team Overview
Overall, the Kansas Jayhawks are 18-4 straight up, 10-12 against the spread, and 11-11 over/under the total. Kansas has national metrics of 62nd for scoring offense, 2nd for field goal percentage, 58th for 3-point field goal percentage, 88th for free throw percentage, and 108th for offensive rebounding. While defensively, Kansas is 75th for scoring defense, 13th for field goal percentage permitted, 101st for 3-point field goal percentage allowed, and 63rd for defensive rebounding.
Late on Kansas has covered five of its previous eight games. Kansas has gone over the total in five of its last seven outings. First among Kansas scorers is Kevin McCullar, with 19.7 points and 6.4 rebounds per game. Hunter Dickinson adds 18.8 points and 11.1 rebounds per contest.
Baylor at Kansas SBG Free Picks
Overall, Baylor got the cash in only three of its previous ten games with Kansas. Three of the last five meetings in this series went under the NCAABB betting total. Specifically at Kansas, Baylor has failed to cover its last three visits. Three of the last four meetings in this series at Kansas went under the total.
Baylor at Kansas SBG Best Bet: Kansas Jayhawks.