Cal Baptist vs Kansas Prediction, Picks & Odds | 20 Mar 2026
College Basketball Betting Preview: Cal Baptist vs Kansas
No. 13 California Baptist Lancers square off against No. 4 Kansas Jayhawks in this NCAA Tournament First Round game at Viejas Arena in San Diego, with tip-off scheduled for 20:45 on Friday, March 20.
Cal Baptist might not be heavily beaten by Kansas and that leads us to back the Lancers against the spread. Especially when you can get +14.5 which is available at -115.
The California Baptist Lancers (25-8, 2nd in WAC) won their last matchup, beating the Utah Valley Wolverines 63-61 on the road.
The Kansas Jayhawks (23-10, 3rd in Big 12) lost their last game, falling 69-47 on the road to the Houston Cougars in a one-sided contest.
| NCAAB Regular Season | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cal Baptist
|
25-8 | 2410 | 2230 | 180 | 17-0 | 8-8 | 6W |
Kansas
|
23-10 | 2496 | 2290 | 206 | 17-2 | 6-8 | 1L |
Cal Baptist vs Kansas Prediction & Picks
Get ready for Cal Baptist vs Kansas with all the betting angles covered, from an expert match prediction and correct score advice to player props and a custom bet builder.
Game Prediction
Our pick is that Cal Baptist might not lose by a wide margin to Kansas in this NCAA Tournament matchup. The Lancers have been afforded a generous +14.5 and we recommend backing them at -115.
Injuries can influence the outcome and our college basketball handicappers factor that in alongside the latest form guide. We apply the same approach to the stats to build the clearest picture of how the game might unfold.
Key Cal Baptist vs Kansas stats:
CBU +14.5 Probability
According to the best betting apps, our pick has a 53.5% chance of delivering a return. However, our cappers have this figure closer to 60% based on their in-depth research. This college basketball wager can therefore be backed with confidence.
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Player Prop Picks
Tre White (Kansas) can be backed to rack up Over 6.5 rebounds at -105. We think that the value can be found by betting on Player Rebounds and we’re expecting him to go over the line.
Latest Tre White Player Prop Odds
Dominique Daniels Jr. (Cal Baptist) is available at -114 to record Over 21.5 points. We are going to choose a Player Points prop bet which will hopefully see him cover the line.
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Same Game Parlay Picks
Take a same game parlay that incorporates Cal Baptist to cover the +14.5 spread combined with Over 137.5. Add in Tre White (Kansas) to get Over 6.5 rebounds.
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Correct Score Prediction
65
-
77
Kansas
There are a range of correct score lines to choose from and we’re taking a chance on the Jayhawks to record a 77-65 victory. There’s a huge return if we get this right.
Cal Baptist 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.
At betting odds of -1250 with the sportsbooks, Kansas are regarded as 93% likely to win this first round game. Cal Baptist are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +740.
The spread is 13.5 and the total points line is currently 140.5. A Total wager relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. If you fancy Over 140.5, this outcome can be backed at -115.
If you’re planning to place a bet on a college hoops matchup, visit the top basketball betting sites and check out the many available game lines and team props. Find the lines which are the most attractive.
Darryn Peterson is the favorite to land the most baskets. You can get -130 that he scores Over 21.5 points or -100 that he goes Under.
It’s good to consider all wagering options when it comes to college basketball and micro betting can be an exciting way to get involved in the action. When everything goes in-game, consider whether the next shot will be a Two or a Three-pointer.
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Cal Baptist Stats
Kansas Stats
- Game Totals: An average of 137.00 pts in the previous 10 games
- Over 137.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 72.70 pts and allowed 64.30 pts in the last 10 games
NCAAB Regular Season 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 |
| Western Athletic | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Utah Valley
|
25-8 | 2646 | 2259 | 387 | 18-1 | 7-7 | 1L |
|
Cal Baptist
|
25-8 | 2410 | 2230 | 180 | 17-0 | 8-8 | 6W |
UT Arlington
|
18-14 | 2240 | 2134 | 106 | 10-5 | 8-9 | 1L |
Utah Tech
|
19-15 | 2612 | 2548 | 64 | 12-4 | 7-11 | 1L |
Tarleton State
|
14-18 | 2385 | 2349 | 36 | 10-6 | 4-12 | 5L |
Abilene Christian
|
14-19 | 2321 | 2389 | -68 | 11-6 | 3-13 | 1L |
Southern Utah
|
10-22 | 2442 | 2544 | -102 | 8-6 | 2-16 | 3L |
- 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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