California Baptist vs Kansas Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight's March Madness Game
Key Points:
- The No. 4 Kansas Jayhawks face the No. 13 California Baptist Lancers in the NCAA Tournament's East Region opener on March 20, with tip-off at 9:45 p.m. ET from Viejas Arena, San Diego, airing on CBS.
- Despite Kansas being favored to win, there are doubts about their intensity and motivation in the first half, with predictions suggesting they may start slow against the defensively strong Lancers.
- California Baptist is noted for strong defense and hustle, led by standout player Dominque Daniels Jr., making a +625 moneyline bet on the Lancers a potentially valuable underdog pick.
- Kansas has struggled offensively late in the season, particularly in first halves, averaging