Kansas Favored Over Baylor: Betting Odds, Predictions, and Key Players to Watch

January 16, 2026
Kansas Favored Over Baylor: Betting Odds, Predictions, and Key Players to Watch
  • The article also highlights betting promos and streaming options, such as Fubo, for the Baylor-Kansas game.

  • Kansas is a 7.5-point favorite over Baylor with an over/under of 155.5, per DraftKings Sportsbook, and BetMGM lists Kansas at -375 moneyline with Baylor +290 and a 8.5-point spread in Baylor's favor.

  • The SportsLine Projection Model runs 10,000 simulations and enters Week 11 on a strong 9-1 run on over/under picks, reinforcing the under/over angle.

  • The model projects five Baylor players reaching 11+ points, led by Cameron Carr at about 18.8, while Kansas features four players with 14+ points, led by Darryn Peterson at roughly 20.7.

  • Aggregated projections place the total around 152 points, suggesting the Under hits in over 60% of simulations, with one side of the spread favored in about 60% as well.

  • Kansas has won two of its last three, including an 84-63 upset of No. 2 Iowa State as a road underdog; Tre White posted 19 points and 10 rebounds in that win.

  • A predicted final score suggested is Kansas 76, Baylor 66.

  • Readers should check SportsLine for the model’s full picks, spread recommendations, and other betting insights.

  • Baylor enters at 11-5 (1-3 Big 12) and recently beat Oklahoma State 94-79 on the road; Kansas is 12-5 (2-2 Big 12) after a win over Iowa State, boasting a 7-1 home record in 2025-26.

  • The Baylor Bears visit the Kansas Jayhawks at Allen Fieldhouse for an 8:00 p.m. ET tip-off on Friday, January 16, 2026, with the game shown on FOX.

  • Analysts note no strong value on the Kansas moneyline and emphasize Kansas’ home strength at Allen Fieldhouse, while Baylor often struggles to cover as an underdog.

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