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The No. 4 Kansas Jayhawks (18-5) and the No. 13 Baylor Bears (17-5) link up in a Big 12 showdown on Saturday evening. These teams split the season series 1-1 during the 2022-23 campaign. Last February, Kansas blew out Baylor 87-71. The Bears are currently first in the conference in scoring offense (83.7). Kansas ranks fifth with 78.7 points per game. Kansas guard Kevin McCullar Jr. (knee) is questionable.

Tipoff from the Allen Fieldhouse in Kansas is set for 6 p.m. ET. The Jayhawks are 6.5-point favorites in the latest Baylor vs. Kansas odds via SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 148.5. Before making any Kansas vs. Baylor picks, be sure to see the college basketball predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model.

The model simulates every Division I college basketball game 10,000 times. It enters Week 14 of the 2023-24 season on a 124-82 roll on all top-rated college basketball picks dating back to last season, returning more than $2,000 for $100 players. It is also off to a sizzling 20-9 start on top-rated spread picks this season. Anyone following has seen huge returns.

Now, the model has set its sights on Kansas vs. Baylor and revealed its CBB picks and predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model's picks. Here are several college basketball odds and trends for Baylor vs. Kansas:

  • Kansas vs. Baylor spread: Jayhawks -6.5
  • Kansas vs. Baylor over/under: 148.5 points
  • Kansas vs. Baylor money line: Jayhawks -293, Bears +235
  • KU: Kansas is 10-11-1 ATS 
  • BAY: Baylor is 12-7-2 ATS 
  • Kansas vs. Baylor picks: See picks at SportsLine

Why Kansas can cover

Senior center Hunter Dickinson is a strong, physical force in the frontcourt. Dickinson establishes great position in the lane for boards and efficient looks at the rim. The Virginia native is sixth in the country in rebounds (11.1) with 18.9 points per game. On Feb. 5 against Kansas State, Dickinson had 21 points and 12 rebounds.

Having McCullar in the lineup would be a big boost since he leads the team with 19.5 points per game, but the Jayhawks have several other scoring options if he can't go. Forward KJ Adams Jr. averages 12.7 points, while guards Johnny Furphy (8.3 ppg) and Dajuan Harris Jr. (7.7 ppg) are both strong shooters. Kansas is under .500 against the spread this season overall (10-11-1 ATS), but the Jayhawks have covered in three of their last four. See which team to pick here.

Why Baylor can cover

Senior guard RayJ Dennis transferred from Toledo. Dennis has impressive quickness to keep defenders off balance while having a good feel for defenses. The Illinois native averages 13.8 points, 3.9 rebounds and ranks 10th in the nation in assists (6.4). In his last game, Dennis totaled 21 points, four rebounds and five assists.

Senior forward Jalen Bridges fits into his role as a 3&D player in the frontcourt perfectly. He is effective off ball and is a quick cutter with solid finishing ability around the rim. The West Virginia native puts up 10.7 points, 4.6 rebounds and shoots 39.6% from downtown. On Feb. 3 versus Iowa State, Bridges had 14 points and went 4-of-5 from three. See which team to pick here.

How to make Baylor vs. Kansas picks

SportsLine's model is leaning Over on the total, projecting 153 combined points. The model also says one side of the spread hits well over 50% of the time. You can see the picks at SportsLine. 

So who wins Kansas vs. Baylor, and which side of the spread hits well over 50% of the time? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread you need to jump on, all from the model on a 20-9 roll on top-ranked college basketball spread picks.