Kansas Favored Over Baylor: Betting Odds, Predictions, and Key Players to Watch
January 16, 2026
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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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