The addition of Ugonna Onyenso to the rotation is starting to pay dividends. Jerome Tang barely used the 7-foot Kentucky transfer at the beginning of Big 12 play, but his playing time is now on the rise. He played 13 minutes against the Bears and only contributed two rebounds.

Both Baylor and K-State rank outside the top 300 nationally when it comes to 3-point defense. That means the Wildcats could break out of their recent shooting slump if Brendan Hausen or Max Jones have strong games from the perimeter. The Bears and their roster of quality shooters may also benefit.

It’s time to continue our College Basketball odds series with a Kansas State-Baylor prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Kansas State-Baylor. The Kansas State Wildcats are on the short list of the most disappointing teams in college basketball for the 2024-2025 season.