The seventh-ranked Kansas Jayhawks (13-2, 2-1 Big 12) will be at the Ferrell Center to take on the Baylor Bears (9-5, 1-1 Big 12) in a Big 12 matchup. The game will air on ESPN at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 12, 2019.
Kansas Jayhawks at Baylor Bears ATS Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Bears won a close one over the 20th-ranked Iowa State Cyclones 73-70, while the Jayhawks were victorious over the 25th-ranked TCU Horned Frogs 77-68.
Kansas played a nearly flawless game. They had a phenomenal free throw rate of 0.333 (above their season average of 0.236) and a turnover percentage of 14.3 (better than their season average of 16.4). For those same stats, TCU was 0.167 and 25.1, respectively. Baylor, meanwhile, dominated nearly every facet of their game. They had a solid free throw rate of 0.309 (above their season average of 0.240) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 31.3 (below their season average of 37.1). Iowa State was 0.125 and 14.8, respectively, for those same stats. Makai Mason put together a solid performance for Baylor with 25 points. Dedric Lawson had a good outing for Kansas, recording 31 points and 14 rebounds.
This series was highly competitive last year, as the teams split their two games last season. The Bears won the last contest 80-64. Baylor’s 0.189 free throw rate was their largest strength over Kansas, who had a rate of 0.127. This will be the first meeting of the year between these two teams.
Tristan Clark has been playing at a high level recently for Baylor, averaging 16 points,7.8 rebounds,2.0 blocks,1.6 steals over the last five games.
Baylor may have trouble getting to the charity stripe in this contest. The Bears currently rank 153rd in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.244, while Kansas ranks 40th in FTA rate allowed (0.184).
Kansas Jayhawks at Baylor Bears Free Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Kansas, ATS Winner – Kansas, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Baylor ranks 67th in three pointers allowed per game (20.5) while Kansas ranks 227th (26.1).
- The Jayhawks rank 52nd in steals per game (7.7) while the Bears rank 82nd in steals allowed per game (6.1).
- Baylor averages 13.5 assists per game, which ranks 128th in the nation. Kansas ranks 135th in assists allowed per game (13.4).
- The Bears rank 34th in rebounds allowed per game (31.5) while the Jayhawks rank 139th (35.3).
- Baylor averages 5.8 blocks per game, which ranks sixth in the nation. Kansas ranks 95th in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Jayhawks have scored an average of 74.0 points per game (5.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 70.2 points per game (0.5 above their season average).
- The Bears’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 9.6, up from 8.6 for the season.
