Baylor vs Kansas Prediction, Picks & Odds | 16 Jan 2026
College Basketball Betting Preview: Baylor vs Kansas
The Baylor Bears square off against the Kansas Jayhawks, with tip-off scheduled for 21:00 on Friday, January 16.
It’s awesome to see Kansas with a -7.5 line on the spread at odds of -120 as we’re expecting a bigger margin of victory against Baylor.
Baylor Bears won their previous game by a 94-79 scoreline. It was on the road against Oklahoma State Cowboys.
Kansas Jayhawks won their last game which was at home. It was a 84-63 triumph against Iowa State Cyclones.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Baylor have won two on the bounce against Kansas. Both victories came at home by 82-74 and 81-70 scorelines. Both teams have five wins on the board when we look at the 10-game H2H record.
| NCAAB | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Kansas
|
23-10 | 2496 | 2290 | 206 | 17-2 | 6-8 | 1L |
Baylor
|
16-16 | 2642 | 2469 | 173 | 12-8 | 4-8 | 1L |
Baylor vs Kansas Prediction & Picks
From our key match prediction to correct score pick, top player prop insights and a builder tailored for value — our Baylor vs Kansas betting tips covers it all.
Game Prediction
It’s time to go for Kansas against the spread, especially with an attractive -7.5 line at -120. Our pick is that the favorites can achieve a comfortable win in this college contest.
We put solid research behind every basketball pick, starting with recent form and a clear read on injuries. From there, key college hoops stats and advanced metrics help complete the picture and support smarter betting decisions.
Key Baylor vs Kansas stats:
Kansas -7.5 Probability
The top betting sites are estimating that there is a 54.6% likelihood of this pick winning. After careful examination, our analysts calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we can recommend this college basketball bet.
There are several alternatives to the spread and we particularly like the Winning Margin lines. It’s great whether you’re expecting things to be close or comprehensive.
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Player Prop Picks
Obi Agbim (Baylor) can be backed to register Under 10.5 points at -130. Should you agree with our verdict that he doesn’t reach this total, you can go under the line.
Latest Obi Agbim Player Prop Odds
Michael Rataj (Baylor) is available at -115 to total Under 9.5 points. We’re expecting him to fall short of the Player Points line which makes an Unders bet really appealing.
Latest Michael Rataj Player Prop Odds
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Same Game Parlay Picks
Try out our same game parlay pick which starts with Kansas -7.5. We’ve also gone for Under 155.5 and Obi Agbim (Baylor) to score Under 10.5 points.
The same game parlay option is awesome for bettors wanting a personalised multi-leg wager on the same basketball game. It’s especially good if you have a strong opinion on the likely outcomes and the odds for each selection are combined.
Correct Score Prediction
70
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80
Kansas
If you want to achieve a big return from your stake, then it’s worth checking out the correct score lines. the Jayhawks to claim a 80-70 victory is on offer at huge betting odds.
Baylor vs Kansas Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
The latest Moneyline betting odds give Kansas a 77% chance of winning this college game which means they’re overwhelming -333 favorites with the sportsbooks. Baylor are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +265.
The spread is currently 7.5, with the total points line at 157.5. Basketball bettors love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. Those who wager Under 157.5 can get -110.
If you’re planning to place a bet on a college basketball matchup, head to the top betting apps and explore the wide range of team props and game lines. Look for the lines that offer the most value.
Darryn Peterson is the favorite to hit the most buckets. You can back +115 that he gets Over 24.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at -149.
There are always opportunities to enjoy college basketball micro betting. It’s generally the case that you will find player and team props in-game and bettors can use their insight to wager on outcomes such as if the next shot will be a Two or Three-Pointer.
- NCAAB: 01/02 2025 Kansas 70 Baylor 81
- NCAAB: 02/03 2024 Kansas 74 Baylor 82
- NCAAB: 11/02 2024 Baylor 61 Kansas 64
- NCAAB: 18/02 2023 Baylor 71 Kansas 87
- NCAAB: 24/01 2023 Kansas 69 Baylor 75
- NCAAB: 27/02 2022 Kansas 70 Baylor 80
- NCAAB: 05/02 2022 Baylor 59 Kansas 83
- NCAAB: 28/02 2021 Baylor 58 Kansas 71
- NCAAB: 19/01 2021 Kansas 69 Baylor 77
- NCAAB: 22/02 2020 Kansas 64 Baylor 61
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Baylor Stats
Kansas Stats
- 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
- 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- +7.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
- +7.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games on the road
- -7.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
- -7.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 161.00 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 148.30 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 155.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
- Over 155.5 on the Road: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 89.80 pts and allowed 71.20 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 73.60 pts and allowed 74.70 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 150.80 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 140.00 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 155.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
- Over 155.5 at Home: Covered in 1 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 79.50 pts and allowed 71.30 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 78.20 pts and allowed 61.80 pts in the last 10 home games
NCAAB Table Select Season
| Big 12 | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Arizona
|
32-2 | 2929 | 2339 | 590 | 21-1 | 11-1 | 9W |
Houston
|
28-6 | 2623 | 2137 | 486 | 20-2 | 8-4 | 1L |
Iowa State
|
27-7 | 2781 | 2215 | 566 | 19-1 | 8-6 | 1L |
|
Kansas
|
23-10 | 2496 | 2290 | 206 | 17-2 | 6-8 | 1L |
Texas Tech
|
22-10 | 2573 | 2324 | 249 | 16-4 | 6-6 | 3L |
BYU
|
23-11 | 2853 | 2561 | 292 | 17-4 | 6-7 | 1L |
TCU
|
22-11 | 2584 | 2378 | 206 | 16-5 | 6-6 | 1L |
UCF
|
21-11 | 2591 | 2511 | 80 | 15-5 | 6-6 | 1L |
Oklahoma State
|
19-14 | 2781 | 2736 | 45 | 14-5 | 5-9 | 1L |
West Virginia
|
18-14 | 2214 | 2072 | 142 | 15-6 | 3-8 | 1L |
Cincinnati
|
18-15 | 2413 | 2230 | 183 | 16-4 | 2-11 | 1L |
Colorado
|
17-15 | 2559 | 2542 | 17 | 15-7 | 2-8 | 2L |
Arizona State
|
17-16 | 2519 | 2585 | -66 | 13-6 | 4-10 | 1L |
|
Baylor
|
16-16 | 2642 | 2469 | 173 | 12-8 | 4-8 | 1L |
Kansas State
|
12-20 | 2546 | 2619 | -73 | 11-8 | 1-12 | 2L |
Utah
|
10-22 | 2379 | 2531 | -152 | 9-9 | 1-13 | 6L |
- Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
- PF = Total Points For
- PA = Total Points Against
- N. Pts = Point Differential
- Home = Home Record
- Away = Away Record
- Strk = Current Streak
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