The No. 2 Kansas Jayhawks (16-3, 5-2 Big 12) battle the No. 22 Baylor Bears (14-5, 4-3) Monday. Tip from Ferrell Center is set for 9 p.m. ET (ESPN).'Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Kansas vs. Baylor'odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.
The Jayhawks were destroyed 83-60 against TCU on their home court Saturday, failing to cover as 7-point favorites. Kansas has now failed to cover its last 4 straight and is 2-6 against the spread (ATS) in its last 8. The Jayhawks are 3-1 straight up on the road. Their strength is offense, ranking 78th in the country in points per game (76.3).
The Bears beat the Oklahoma Sooners 62-60 Saturday, pushing as 2-point road favorites. Baylor is 9-9-1 ATS this season and 3-0-1 ATS over its last 4 games. Its strength is also offense, ranking 30th in the nation in points per game (79.6).