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Baylor vs. Kansas prediction: Kansas favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/16/2026]
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Written by Mac Douglass, Senior Editor
Get Baylor vs Kansas predictions for college basketball Friday.
Kansas will take on Baylor in men's college basketball action at Allen Fieldhouse on Friday, beginning at 8:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced college basketball model predicts Kansas as the most likely winner of the Baylor vs. Kansas game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Friday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Baylor vs. Kansas prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Friday's NCAA basketball matchup between Baylor and Kansas 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives Kansas a 78% chance of defeating Baylor. Our predicted final score has Kansas winning 81-73.
According to our model, Kansas (-7.5) has a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 156.5 points has a 52% chance of staying under.
Baylor vs. Kansas odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Baylor | Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +7.5 (-110) | -7.5 (-108) |
| Moneyline | +285 | -325 |
| Total | o156.5 (-112) | u156.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Baylor vs. Kansas picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Kansas -7.5 | -108 |
| Moneyline | Kansas | -325 |
| Total | Under 156.5 | -105 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Kansas -7.5 at the spread.
Baylor vs. Kansas game-day updates and essential details
Friday's men's college basketball action between Kansas and Baylor at Allen Fieldhouse is scheduled to start at 8:00 PM ET.
- Who: Baylor vs. Kansas
- Date: Friday, January 16, 2026
- Time: 8:00 PM ET/5:00PM PT
- Venue: Allen Fieldhouse
Conclusion
We predict Kansas, with a 78% win probability, will likely beat Baylor on Friday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Baylor vs. Kansas insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Mac Douglass specializes in NFL previews for the NFC South and NFC East, MLB best bets, Formula 1 race previews, and professional tennis insights. Combining predictive simulations and data-driven sports analysis, Mac provides in-depth content to elevate the betting experience for sports fans.
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