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Overview:

On Saturday, February 18th, the (23-3) Kansas Jayhawks will be on the road to take on the (22-4).

The Crowd:

“The Crowd” predicts a final score of Kansas 76.4 – Baylor 70.8 with an over/under of 147.2.

Statistics (2016-17 season):

Point differential: Baylor 11.7 PPG > Kansas 11.1 PPG

Points per game: Kansas 83.5 PPG > Baylor 74.0 PPG

Points allowed per game: Baylor 62.3 PPG > Kansas 72.4 PPG

Field Goal Percentage Offense: Kansas 48.9% > Baylor 47.8%

Field Goal Percentage Defense: Baylor 39.1% > Kansas 41.8%

Three Point Percentage: Kansas 41.3% > Baylor 35.6%

Turnovers per game: Kansas 13.1 > Baylor 13.2

Rebounds per game: Kansas 39.6 > Baylor 37.7

Assists per game: Kansas 16.3 > Baylor 16.0

Summary:

Kansas is (8-2) in their last ten games whereas Baylor is (7-3).  Kansas is (11-2) in conference play this season while Baylor is (9-4).  Kansas defeated Baylor at home 73-68 earlier this season.  Kansas is one of the most potent offensive teams in the country while Baylor is one of the elite defensive teams.  Statistically Kansas holds the advantage in nearly every category but the margin is very slim.  Kansas has four players averaging double digits compared to just two for Baylor.  Kansas guard Frank Mason III has to be under consideration for player of the year averaging 20.2 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 4.9 assists while shooting 48.8% from the field and 50.9% from three.  Baylor has only scored 75 or more points in three of their last ten games.  I think Kansas has too much shooting and offensive firepower for Baylor to handle.

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