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Baylor vs. Kansas State Prediction and Odds (Betting the Bears to get Back on Track)

By Matt De Saro

The Baylor Bears are struggling a bit down the stretch but have a good chance to get back on track against Kansas State.
The Baylor Bears are struggling a bit down the stretch but have a good chance to get back on track against Kansas State. / Raymond Carlin III-USA TODAY Sports
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The No. 10 Baylor Bears are on the road tonight at the Bramlage Coliseum to take on the Kansas State Wildcats in primetime Big 12 action. The Bears are looking to bounce back after getting beat by the Kansas Jayhawks 83-59 in an embarrassing loss. It was their second upset loss in the last three games and could be a sign that this team is beginning to fatigue as the season nears an end. 

The Bears will play with a chip on their shoulder after their recent struggles, and that could be very bad for the Wildcats. The Bears already crushed the Wildcats this season 74-49 a few weeks back. I don’t think that the Wildcats are going to be able to pull off a revenge performance here and I expect this game to have a similar outcome. Here are the odds for this Big 12 matchup, courtesy of WynnBET Sportsbook.

Baylor vs. Kansas State Odds, Spread, and Total

Spread:

  • Baylor -7 (-110)
  • Kansas State +7 (-110)

Moneyline:

  • Baylor -290
  • Kansas State +245

Total: 136.5 (Over -110/Under -110)

Baylor vs. Kansas State Prediction and Pick

Baylor was on a tear to start the season, and looked destined for another run at a national title after last year’s win over Gonzaga. However, the team has struggled to put much together and has losses to Texas Tech, Oklahoma State, Alabama, and Kansas over the last month. While I am not doubting this is a talented team, I am concerned that they are starting to fall off the pace with just a few weeks left in the season. Baylor is one of the best offensive teams in the nation in terms of efficient ratings and is 35th in field goal percentage. Their offense will be a little less scary tonight with their leading scorer LJ Cryer still out with an injury. He hasn’t played since the last time these two teams met and is listed as questionable for tonight. 

Despite their recent issues, Baylor is so much better than K-State and the odds just don't represent that. The Bears should control this game from wire to wire and they should dominate Kansas State for an easy cover. 

Pick: Baylor -7 (-110)

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