College Football Odds: Kansas vs. Baylor prediction, odds and pick

Baylor is struggling halfway through the season. The team won the Big 12 last season and was picked as a contender in the offseason. On defense, Dave Aranda's team has lost the plot. Kansas is running into a brick wall. They were able to beat two vulnerable Big12 teams earlier in season, but they have been outclassed by TCU and Oklahoma. They are still in contention for a bowl bid. It's still a good season for coach Lance Leipold. He is a hot commodity in college football coaching carousel. His team is on the joyride. However, the limits of this team are becoming apparent.

Kansas is a nine-point underdog against Baylor. The point spread is large. Baylor does not have a quarterback as good as Dillon Gabriel of Oklahoma.

Baylor played on Thursday, Oct. 13. The Bears have two more days of rest than Kansas. Kansas last played October 15.

Kansas will probably not score 42 points against Baylor, but it will keep the game close.

The final college football odds and pick are Kansas -9.5.