The Baylor Bears (12-6, 2-4 Big 12) travel to No. 10 Kansas to take on the Jayhawks (15-3, 5-1 Big 12) in a game that has the potential to be high-scoring. The game begins at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 20, 2018.
Baylor Bears at Kansas Jayhawks Free Prediction
In the Bears’ last contest, they defeated the Oklahoma State Cowboys, 76-60. The Bears had a turnover percentage of 10.3 (better than their season average of 16.7) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 44.1 (above their season average of 35.0). With 30 points on 11-for-17 shooting, Manu Lecomte was the top scorer from either team.
The Jayhawks defeated the No. 6 West Virginia Mountaineers in their last contest, 71-66. The Jayhawks forced 16 turnovers and held the Mountaineers to an effective field goal percentage of 0.444 (below their season average of 0.500). With 16 points and six assists, Kansas’ Devonte’ Graham had a good performance.
It might turn into a high-scoring affair as two of the NCAA’s top offenses go head-to-head. Kansas ranks 13th with 118.5 points per 100 possessions and Baylor is 55th (112.8). Furthermore, the Bears rank 24th in offensive rebounding percentage (35.5 percent), while the Jayhawks rank 266th in defensive rebounding percentage (69.2 percent).
After the Jayhawks won both games against the Bears last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the last contest, Kansas won 67-65. Kansas’ free throw rate was their biggest strength over Baylor. The Jayhawks had a rate of 0.291, while the Bears posted a mark of 0.161.
Baylor Bears vs. Kansas Jayhawks Free Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Baylor, ATS Winner – Baylor, O/U – Over
Notes
Betting Notes:
Kansas ranks 34th in three pointers attempted per game (26.3) while Baylor ranks 210th in three pointers allowed per game (23.8).
The Jayhawks average 18.0 assists per game, which ranks 11th in the NCAA. The Bears rank 182nd in assists allowed per game (14.9).
Kansas ranks 48th in steals per game (7.5) while Baylor ranks 173rd (5.1).
The Bears rank 29th in rebounds per game (39.7) while the Jayhawks rank 148th in rebounds allowed per game (35.4).
Baylor averages 5.2 blocks per game, which ranks 23rd in the NCAA. Kansas ranks 92nd in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
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The Bears’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 1.8, down from 10.7 for the season.
During their last five games, the Jayhawks have scored an average of 77.6 points per game (7.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 77.0 points per game (7.1 above their season average).
