Big 12: Baylor vs Kansas 10/22/22 College Football Picks, Predictions, Odds

The Baylor Bears and Kansas Jayhawks clash Saturday in week 8 Big 12 college football action at McLane Stadium. The Kansas Jayhawks look to build on their 5-2 record. The Baylor Bears look to get a game above a .500 record.

The Kansas Jayhawks have lost 6 of their last 9 road games. Jalon Daniels is completing 66.7 percent of his passes for 1,072 yards, 11 touchdowns and 1 interception. Lawrence Arnold and Luke Grimm have combined for 648 receiving yards and 6 touchdowns, while Quentin Skinner has 13 receptions. The Kansas Jayhawks ground game is averaging 206.9 yards per contest, and Devin Neal leads the way with 505 yards and 5 touchdowns. Defensively, Kansas is allowing 30 points and 438 yards per game. Rich Miller leads the Kansas Jayhawks with 56 tackles, Lonnie Phelps has 6 sacks and Jacobee Bryant has 2 interceptions.

The Baylor Bears have won 9 of their last 10 home games. Blake Shapen is completing 68.5 percent of his passes for 1,444 yards, 11 touchdowns and 3 interceptions. Gavin Holmes and Monaray Baldwin have combined for 693 receiving yards and 6 touchdowns, while Hal Presley has 15 receptions. The Baylor Bears ground game is averaging 185 yards per contest, and Richard Reese leads the way with 457 yards and 7 touchdowns. Defensively, Baylor is allowing 24.3 points and 350 yards per game. Matt Jones leads the Baylor Bears with 31 tackles, Bryson Jackson has 2 sacks and Christian Morgan has 2 interceptions.

The Jayhawks are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 road games and 9-1-1 ATS in their last 11 games overall. The Bears are 8-2 ATS in their last 10 home games and 13-6 ATS in their last 19 games overall. The over is 20-9-1 in Jayhawks last 30 games overall. The over is 4-1 in Bears last 5 games in October. The Jayhawks are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 meetings in Baylor and 1-11 ATS in their last 12 meetings.

The Baylor Bears are going to get the benefit of the doubt at home, but this line is disrespectful toward Kansas. Yes, the Kansas Jayhawks are coming off back to back losses, but they were competitive in both efforts. Kansas is still a good football team with a top-25 offense, and it’s covered 9 of its last 11 games overall. Baylor is better than its record, but it’s a team that finds ways to play down to its opponent or lose games. Give me Kansas and the points.