In this article, we will formulate a Baylor vs Kansas Prediction for this College Football Week 8 matchup on Saturday, October 24th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Football matchup.
Kansas Jayhawks Preview
Kansas has a 2-4 record and a 0-3 record in the Big 12. They are coming off a 24-35 road loss against Kansas State and will face TCU and UCF next.
Offensively, Kansas averages 32 points per game, ranking 50th in the nation, while defensively, they allow 24 points per game, which is 75th. Kansas averages 449.5 total yards per game (242.5 passing and 207 rushing), while allowing 348.7 total yards per game (174.3 rushing and 174.3 passing).
Isaiah Marshall leads Kansas with 1,294 passing yards with 52.7% completed passes and 9 touchdowns. Dylan Edwards leads the team in rushing yards with 375, while Nik McMillan has a team-high 400 receiving yards and 23 receptions. Defensively, Trey Lathan has a team-high 41 total tackles (23 of them solo), while Leroy Harris III leads the team with 3 sacks.
Baylor Bears Preview
Baylor has a 4-2 record and a 2-1 record in the Big 12. They are coming off a 6-17 home loss against TCU and will face UCF and Iowa State next.
Offensively, Baylor averages 30 points per game, ranking 65th in the nation, while defensively, they allow 14.7 points per game, which is 9th. Baylor averages 436.2 total yards per game (286 passing and 150.2 rushing), while allowing 326.7 total yards per game (86.7 rushing and 240 passing).
DJ Lagway leads Baylor with 1,116 passing yards with 50.0% completed passes and 8 touchdowns. Dawson Pendergrass leads the team in rushing yards with 327, while Gavin Freeman has a team-high 555 receiving yards and 49 receptions. Defensively, Travion Barnes has a team-high 36 total tackles (26 of them solo), while Daniel Cobbs leads the team with 3 sacks.
Baylor Bears @ Kansas Jayhawks Betting Trends: Week 8
Why the Kansas Jayhawks will win
- Kansas has won four of its last five October games as a home underdog against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Baylor has lost three of its last four October games as a road favorite.
- Kansas has covered the spread in five of its last six October games as a home underdog against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Baylor has failed to cover the spread in four of its last five road games against conference opponents.
- The underdog has won the first quarter in each of Baylor’s last three games.
- Kansas has won the first half in four of its last five October home games against non-AP-ranked teams.
Why the Baylor Bears will win
- The favorite has won each of Kansas’ last 10 games.
- Kansas has lost each of its last nine games as an underdog.
- Baylor has covered the spread in each of its last 12 games against Kansas.
- Kansas has failed to cover the spread in each of its last six games as an underdog.
- Baylor has won the first quarter in 10 of its last 12 games against Kansas.
- Baylor has won the first half in each of its last 12 games against Kansas.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Baylor’s last six October road games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone OVER the total points line.
- Nine of Kansas’ last 10 October games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone OVER the total points line.
Kansas Jayhawks Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 8, Dylan Edwards leads Kansas for touchdowns (5) this season.
Baylor Bears Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 8, Palmer Williams ranks 1st amongst qualified players for gross average yards per punt (51.4) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Kansas has recorded the equal-most home wins by a margin of 40+ points of any FBS team this season (2).
- Kansas ranks T133rd among FBS teams for interceptions this season (1).
- Baylor ranks 2nd among FBS teams for 4th down conversion percentage against this season (11.1).
- Baylor ranks T8th among FBS teams for Q2 opponent points per game this season (2.8).
Baylor vs Kansas Prediction
In this Baylor vs Kansas prediction, Baylor is coming as -2.5 road favorites. Baylor has a better record and has been in far better form, with a 4-1 record in its last 5 games and 4-2 ATS, while Kansas is 1-4 both straight up and against the spread in its last 5 games. Baylor has the 9th-best defense in the entire country and has been dominating Kansas in their head-to-head meetings, having won all previous ten of them with a perfect 10-0 ATS. Take Baylor and lay the short number on the road in this one.