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NCAA Basketball: Best Bets on Three Match Ups

By Bryce Bennett

Feb 13, 2017; Lawrence, KS, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Frank Mason III (0) scores a layup as West Virginia Mountaineers guard Jevon Carter (2) defends during the second half at Allen Fieldhouse. Kansas won 84-80. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 13, 2017; Lawrence, KS, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Frank Mason III (0) scores a layup as West Virginia Mountaineers guard Jevon Carter (2) defends during the second half at Allen Fieldhouse. Kansas won 84-80. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 16, 2017; Ames, IA, USA; Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self motivates his team against the Iowa State Cyclones at James H. Hilton Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 16, 2017; Ames, IA, USA; Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self motivates his team against the Iowa State Cyclones at James H. Hilton Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-USA TODAY Sports /

No. 3 Kansas Jayhawks at No. 4 Baylor Bears (-2)

The game of the weekend comes from Waco, TX.

For a dozen years, people have looked for someone to knock off Kansas’s run of consecutive Big 12 championships. This year it is Baylor with the best shot at the Jayhawks. However, a surprising loss to Texas Tech has the Bears back two games in the Big 12 standings. This game then translates to “must-win” territory if Baylor wants a chance at the crown.

From the gambling side of things, it doesn’t look like either one of these teams is very trustworthy.

Baylor has burned Best Bets twice over the lifespan of this article series. Once on a pick for them against Ole Miss and then against them last week against TCU. Kansas is just 3-6 over their last ten games against the spread. This is a tough one to pick.

I am going to side with the Jayhawks. Their run of conference championships is incredible and they look to be well on their way towards another one. I think this experienced team smells blood and goes into Waco and beats the Bears. It helps too that they are getting two points.

I think the strength of Kansas’ guards will maneuver around the tough zone defense of Baylor. The Jayhawks will have to account for Johnathan Motley, but expect the Jayhawks to eek out a close win to further push their dominance over the conference.

Pick: No. 3 Kansas Jayhawks (+2)

Next: Bracketology: The updated projected field and a look to the weekend

Enjoy the games today and good luck when playing the spread! Check back next week to see a recap and more selections as we roll through the heart of the college basketball season.

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