College Basketball Preview: Kansas Jayhawks vs Baylor Bears
Written By David Hess (Follow me on Twitter @DavidHess311)
When: 8:00 PM ET, Tuesday, February 23, 2016
Where: Ferrell Center in Waco Texas
Lines: Kansas -2
Total: 149.5
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The Kansas Jayhawks enter this game having won their last seven games and as a result they now own a game and a half lead over West Virginia for the top spot in the Big 12. The Jayhawks are home to have the same success they had vs Baylor the first time in which they won the game 102-74. A big reason for their seven game win streak has been a defense that has allowed just 63.6 ppg in their last six games. The Jayhawks had some defensive deficiencies earlier in the year, but not any more and they now check in at 97th in the nation in points allowed, giving up just 68.6 ppg and on just 40.2% shooting which is 41st in the land. Perry Ellis leads the offense for the Jayhawks at 16.5 ppg, while also leading them in rebounding at 6.3 rpg, plus he also hits 47.9% from downtown. He is their best player, while also having solid years is Wayne Selden (14.1 ppg) and Frank Mason (13.3 ppg). They are the core of a team that ranks 15th in the nation in scoring (82.7 ppg), 14th in shooting (49%) and 4th in three-point shooting (42.3%).
The Baylor Bears have had a solid year as they come in at 20-7 overall, including 15-3 at home and 9-5 in the Big 12. All three of their home losses this year have come in Big 12 play, while in two of their four Big 12 home wins they have needed OT to get the job done. This has not been a great home team in league play this year, while they are 5-2 on the road, but of those losses was by 28 points at Kansas. The Bears will be looking for revenge in this game, but if they hope to get it then their defense will really need to step up after allowing 104 points in the first meeting. That defense has not been great of late as they have allowed 76.2 ppg (Regulation) in their last five games. That won’t get it done vs this Jayhawk attack. The Bears go about nine deep and are lead by Taurean Prince, who averages 15.1 ppg, which Rico Gathers leads the team in rebounding at 10.0 rpg and is 2nd in scoring at 12.2 ppg. This has been a very solid offensive team that comes in ranked 51st in scoring (78.9 ppg), 32nd in shooting (47.6%) and 71st from long range (37%).
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[739] Baylor/ Kansas Over 149.5
The first meeting put up 176 points and with the Way both teams can score, plus the way that Baylor has been playing defense of late, this one should easily been played in the 150s. The Jayhawks have really locked it down on defense of late, but Bayor averages a strong 80.5 ppg at home and should be able to hit the 75 point mark in this one. The Kansas offense has averaged just 70.5 ppg on the road and Baylor has allowed just 66.7 ppg, but Kansas has put up 78.4 ppg in their last five games overall and 73.8 ppg in their last four Big 12 road games and with the way Baylor has struggled of late on defense they should be able to get at least 75 of their own. I expect 155+ points in this one.
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