Kansas Jayhawks vs Baylor Bears predictions, Jan 16, 2026

Jan 15, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

NCAA College Basketball, on Friday,

Kansas

Baylor

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In what promises to be an exciting NCAA College Basketball matchup, the Kansas Jayhawks basketball team will face off against the Baylor Bears basketball team on January 16, 2026. With both teams showcasing strong performances in recent matches, fans can expect a closely contested game at the Kansas Jayhawks’ home court.

The Kansas Jayhawks basketball team has won 3 out of their last 5 matches, highlighting their consistency and ability to secure victories. Meanwhile, the Baylor Bears basketball team has won 2 of their last 5 matches, showing that they are also a force to be reckoned with on the court.

Bookmakers have the Kansas Jayhawks as favorites with odds of 1.34 for a home win, compared to 2.88 for an away win by the Baylor Bears. Our model prediction also leans towards a home victory, giving the Kansas Jayhawks a 63% chance of winning, with a 37% chance for the Baylor Bears to come out on top.

With both teams in good form and capable of producing impressive performances, this matchup is sure to provide basketball fans with an enthralling display of skill and talent from both sides.

This preview is generated with the Welcome.Bet AI Insights Engine, combining form data, betting odds, and semantic SEO optimization to deliver relevant match analysis for fans and bettors alike from 2026-01-15T17:52:02+00:00.

Kansas
68.2%		 Baylor
31.8%

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Betting Odds

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Pinnacle 1.34 2.88

Latest Results

13.01.26 Kansas Jayhawks basketball – Iowa State Cyclones basketball – 84:63
10.01.26 West Virginia Mountaineers basketball – Kansas Jayhawks basketball – 86:75
06.01.26 Kansas Jayhawks basketball – TCU Horned Frogs basketball – 104:100 OT
03.01.26 UCF Knights basketball – Kansas Jayhawks basketball – 81:75
22.12.25 Kansas Jayhawks basketball – Davidson Wildcats basketball – 90:61		 13.01.26 Oklahoma State Cowboys basketball – Baylor Bears basketball – 79:94
10.01.26 Baylor Bears basketball – Houston Cougars basketball – 55:77
07.01.26 Baylor Bears basketball – Iowa State Cyclones basketball – 60:70
03.01.26 TCU Horned Frogs basketball – Baylor Bears basketball – 69:63
21.12.25 Baylor Bears basketball – Southern University Jaguars basketball – 111:67

Facts

  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Kansas won 2.
  • Both teams are showing inconsistent performances lately.
  • In this match, Kansas is a strong favorite.
  • We predict that Kansas will win today’s game, with odds of 1.34.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Kansas won 13 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 7 matches, and goals 1439:1390. (average 72:69.5).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Kansas won 9 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 753:661. (average 75.3:66.1).

    Latest Head To Head

    01.02.25 Baylor Bears basketball – Kansas Jayhawks basketball – 81:70
    02.03.24 Baylor Bears basketball – Kansas Jayhawks basketball – 82:74
    10.02.24 Kansas Jayhawks basketball – Baylor Bears basketball – 64:61
    18.02.23 Kansas Jayhawks basketball – Baylor Bears basketball – 87:71
    23.01.23 Baylor Bears basketball – Kansas Jayhawks basketball – 75:69

    Standings

    NCAA College Basketball Outrights

    1. Michigan Wolverines: 5.06 (9.85%)

    2. Michigan Tech: 5.25 (9.49%)

    3. Arizona Wildcats: 6.3 (7.91%)

    4. Connecticut Huskies: 10.8 (4.61%)

    5. Iowa State: 12 (4.15%)

    6. Purdue Boilermakers: 12.6 (3.96%)

    7. Duke Blue Devils: 13 (3.83%)

    8. Houston Cougars: 13.4 (3.72%)

    9. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 18.4 (2.71%)

    10. Vanderbilt Commodores: 19.8 (2.52%)

    11. Florida Gators: 26 (1.92%)

    12. Illinois Fighting Illini: 26 (1.92%)

    13. Brigham Young: 27 (1.85%)

    14. Michigan State Spartans W: 34 (1.47%)

    15. Michigan State: 34.5 (1.44%)

    16. Kansas Jayhawks: 40 (1.25%)

    17. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 41 (1.22%)

    18. Alabama Crimson Tide: 43 (1.16%)

    19. Arkansas State: 50 (1%)

    20. Texas Tech: 50.2 (0.99%)

    21. Virginia Cavaliers: 50.2 (0.99%)

    22. Arkansas Razorbacks: 50.25 (0.99%)

    23. North Carolina: 53.4 (0.93%)

    24. Louisville: 58.2 (0.86%)

    25. Tennessee Volunteers: 76.2 (0.65%)

    26. Kentucky Wildcats: 80.2 (0.62%)

    27. VCU Rams: 100 (0.5%)

    28. UC Irvine: 100 (0.5%)

    29. Dayton Flyers: 100 (0.5%)

    30. Indiana Hoosiers: 100 (0.5%)

    31. High Point: 100 (0.5%)

    32. UC San Diego: 100 (0.5%)

    33. George Mason: 100 (0.5%)

    34. St. Marys (CA): 100 (0.5%)

    35. McNeese State: 100 (0.5%)

    36. Utah State: 100 (0.5%)

    37. Penn State: 100 (0.5%)

    38. Yale: 100 (0.5%)

    39. Georgetown: 100 (0.5%)

    40. Murray State: 100 (0.5%)

    41. Troy: 100 (0.5%)

    42. Akron Zips: 100 (0.5%)

    43. Saint Marys: 100 (0.5%)

    44. Boston College: 100 (0.5%)

    45. Saint-Louis: 100 (0.5%)

    46. St. Johns Sonics: 100 (0.5%)

    47. California Maritime: 100 (0.5%)

    48. Georgetown Hoyas W: 100 (0.5%)

    49. Miami Hurricanes W: 100 (0.5%)

    50. UC San Diego Tritons W: 100 (0.5%)

    51. Clemson: 105.2 (0.47%)

    52. St. Johns Red Storm: 106.5 (0.47%)

    53. Baylor Bears: 110.2 (0.45%)

    54. Iowa Hawkeyes: 110.2 (0.45%)

    55. UCLA: 110.2 (0.45%)

    56. Villanova Wildcats: 120.2 (0.41%)

    57. Wisconsin Badgers: 120.2 (0.41%)

    58. Auburn Tigers: 120.2 (0.41%)

    59. Missouri Tigers: 120.2 (0.41%)

    60. NC State: 120.2 (0.41%)

    61. TCU: 130.2 (0.38%)

    62. UCF Knights: 130.2 (0.38%)

    63. Seton Hall Pirates: 130.2 (0.38%)

    64. SMU Mustangs: 130.2 (0.38%)

    65. Ohio State Buckeyes: 130.2 (0.38%)

    66. Texas Longhorns: 130.2 (0.38%)

    67. Texas A&M: 130.2 (0.38%)

    68. Miami (FL): 137.75 (0.36%)

    69. Georgia Bulldogs: 150.2 (0.33%)

    70. USC Trojans: 150.2 (0.33%)

    71. Virginia Tech: 180.2 (0.28%)

    72. San Diego State: 180.2 (0.28%)

    73. Creighton: 180.2 (0.28%)

    74. Oklahoma Sooners: 180.2 (0.28%)

    75. Stanford Cardinal: 180.2 (0.28%)

    76. Oklahoma State: 180.2 (0.28%)

    77. Oregon Ducks: 180.2 (0.28%)

    78. St. Louis Billikens: 200.25 (0.25%)

    79. LSU: 230.2 (0.22%)

    80. Wake Forest: 230.2 (0.22%)

    81. Kansas State: 230.2 (0.22%)

    82. Washington Huskies: 230.2 (0.22%)

    83. West Virginia: 230.2 (0.22%)

    84. New Mexico: 230.2 (0.22%)

    85. Butler Bulldogs: 230.2 (0.22%)

    86. Ole Miss Rebels: 262.75 (0.19%)

    87. Maryland Terrapins: 280.2 (0.18%)

    88. South Carolina Gamecocks: 280.2 (0.18%)

    89. Boise State: 280.2 (0.18%)

    90. Marquette: 280.2 (0.18%)

    91. Colorado State: 280.2 (0.18%)

    92. Memphis Tigers: 280.2 (0.18%)

    93. Pittsburgh Panthers: 280.2 (0.18%)

    94. Colorado: 280.2 (0.18%)

    95. Utah Utes: 280.2 (0.18%)

    96. Northwestern Wildcats: 280.2 (0.18%)

    97. Notre Dame: 280.2 (0.18%)

    98. Syracuse Orange: 280.2 (0.18%)

    99. Xavier Musketeers: 280.2 (0.18%)

    100. Mississippi St.: 280.2 (0.18%)

    101. Cincinnati Bearcats: 280.2 (0.18%)

    102. Georgia Tech: 280.2 (0.18%)

    103. DePaul Blue Demons: 280.2 (0.18%)

    104. Providence Friars: 280.2 (0.18%)

    105. Arizona State: 280.2 (0.18%)

    106. Miami (Ohio): 280.2 (0.18%)

    107. Minnesota Golden Gophers: 280.2 (0.18%)

    108. Florida State: 280.2 (0.18%)

    109. California Golden Bears: 325.25 (0.15%)

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