Kansas vs California Baptist: Jayhawks Favored

0:00On March 18, Kansas faces California Baptist in the first round of the NCAA tournament on Friday evening. The four seated Jayhawks are heavy favorites by about 14 and a half points over the 13th seated Lancers. Kansas aims for a strong tournament run, while California Baptist hopes to pull off a classic 4-13 upset. The Lancers enter on a 6-game winning streak, caps by a conference tournament title. They finish the regular season at 25 wins and 8 losses, winning 15 of their last 17 games overall. Still, their schedule lacked top competition, leaving them as clear underdogs. Experts largely agree on the outcome. ESPN's matchup predictor gives Kansas a 92.6% chance to win the highest odds for the Jayhawks all tournament. Most bracket picks won't go against them either. California Baptist relies on Starpoint Guard Dominique Daniels Jr., who averages 23.2 points for game. At just 5 foot 10, though, his shooting efficiency sits around 40%.

1:03Kansas has struggled with slow starts lately, but jumping ahead early could seal it. If the Jayhawks play to form, expect a straight forward advancement and eyes on the next round.