Kansas Jayhawks vs Baylor Bears Prediction, 11/30/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Kansas Jayhawks vs Baylor Bears

Date: Saturday, November 30, 2024

Location: McLane Stadium in Waco, TX

TV: ESPN2

Odds/Point Spread: Bears (-1.0)

Total/Over-Under: 61.5

The Baylor Bears (7-4) host the Kansas Jayhawks (5-6) at McLane Stadium on Saturday, November 30, 2024. Baylor opens this game as 1.0-point favorites from oddsmakers. The over/under comes in at 61.5.

The Kansas Jayhawks head into this matchup 5-6 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Jayhawks went up against the Colorado Buffaloes and walked away with a win by a score of 37-21. In the running game, the Jayhawks conceded 42 yds on 13 attempts, which averages out to 3.2 yards per run allowed. Kansas allowed 23 pass completions on 29 tries for a total of 266 yards, and a completion percentage of 79.3%. At the end of the game, they had 78 plays which gave them 520 yards. The Kansas Jayhawks ran the rock 57 different times and recorded 331 yds, which had them averaging 5.8 yards per attempt.

When it comes to scoring points, the Kansas Jayhawks are averaging 30.8 PPG. As a team they are averaging 211.5 yards on the ground which is 14th in college football. The Jayhawks have tallied 4,551 total yards over the course of this year. With reference to getting in the endzone, Kansas has compiled 15 touchdowns via the pass and 28 touchdowns via the ground. Kansas has compiled 240 1st downs as a team, and they have committed 52 penalties for 449 yards. They have turned the football over 14 times.

Regarding passing yards, the Jayhawks have given up 2,559 yards which ranks them 92nd in D-1. They have yielded 232.6 yards per contest via the pass in addition to conceding a completion percentage of 61.9%. Overall, they have given up 373.5 yards/game which ranks them 77th in the nation. They have yielded 21 touchdowns via the pass as well as 8 touchdowns pounding the rock. The opposition is running for 4.3 yards per rush on the ground and 140.8 yards on the ground per contest on the year. During this campaign, they have conceded 1,549 rushing yards through 11 games. The Jayhawks rank 65th in Division 1 regarding team defense, giving up 24.3 points per game.

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The Bears head into this matchup 7-4 for this year. In their last game, the Bears took home the win by a final score of 20-10 against the Houston Cougars. Baylor ran the ball for 2.5 yards per carry, totaling 121 yds on 49 carries. The Bears finished with 325 yards and they ran 72 plays (4.5 yards per play). The Bears secondary conceded a completion percentage of 56.0%, surrendering 147 yards on 14 out of 25 through the air. Baylor gave up 26 run attempts for 92 yards (3.5 yds per rush).

When it comes to this team's ability to score points, the Bears are ranked 27th in the nation holding an average of 33.7 points per game. The Baylor Bears are averaging 419.2 yards/outing, ranking them 43rd in Division 1. The Baylor offense has compiled 721 yards of penalties on 73 infractions, which is 40th in college football in terms of making mistakes. They have given away 9 picks while surrendering 6 fumbles and they have been able to earn 237 first downs. During the season thus far, the Bears have racked up 2,642 yards via the pass along with holding an average of 240.2 throwing yards per contest, which is ranked 50th in the nation. They have an average of 179.0 yards per game on the ground and have run for 1,969 yards for the season.

Baylor has given up a total of 1,651 yards on the ground (150.1 yards per contest) and 13 touchdowns via the rush this year. They have given up 19 touchdowns via the pass as well as 222.8 yards/game, which has them ranked 74th in D-1. Their defense has 6 fumbles recovered and 11 interceptions so far this year. The Bears defense has taken part in 769 plays, which has them sitting 103rd in Division 1. The Bears are giving up 26.0 points per game, which puts them 77th in the country. In total, they have allowed 286 total points.

Who will win tonight's Jayhawks/Bears college football game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take the Bears -1.0

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