The Kansas Jayhawks (0-1) and the Baylor Bears (0-0) meet at McLane Stadium in Waco, Texas, for a 7:30 p.m. ET kickoff Saturday. Below, we analyze the Kansas-Baylor college football betting odds and lines, with picks and best bets.
Kansas at Baylor: Betting odds and lines
Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 7:45 a.m. ET.
- Money line: Baylor -770 | Kansas +510
- Against the spread/ATS: Baylor -17 (-110) | Kansas +17 (-110)
- Over/Under: 61.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Kansas at Baylor: Three things to know
- The Bears had to call off a game last weekend vs. Houston due to positive COVID-19 tests which affected an unspecified position group. It’s been a trying start for head coach Dave Aranda, as their opener Sept. 12 against Louisiana Tech was called off when the Bulldogs pulled out due to positive tests.
- Big 12 policy states a team must have a 53-man roster to play, and at least seven offensive linemen, four defensive lineman and at least one quarterback. The Baylor coaching staff is positive the Bears will be able to meet those requirements.
- Kansas has been able to play this season, but it suffered a 38-23 loss at home to Coastal Carolina of the Sun Belt back on Sept. 12.
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Kansas at Baylor: Odds, betting lines and picks
Prediction
Baylor 55, Kansas 13
Money line (ML)
Backing Baylor (-770) means you must risk close to eight times your potential return. Not worth it. AVOID.
Against the spread (ATS)
BAYLOR -17 (-110) could have a little bit of rust initially, but don’t fret. It has a dynamic quarterback in Charlie Brewer, and while it must replace WR Denzel Mims, the Bears have the ability to roll up big points quickly. Kansas was dumped by 15 at home against a Sun Belt team at home. The Jayhawks won’t come close in this one.
Over/Under (O/U)
OVER 61.5 (-110) could potentially be taken care of by Baylor outright, assuming the Bears aren’t rusty out of the gate. These teams met on Nov. 30 in Lawrence, Kansas, and the Bears humbled the Jayhawks 61-6. It might not be that severe, and KU should be able to score more, but that’s how lopsided this meeting was a year ago.
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