Quick scout: A closer look at the KU-Baylor line

Before every KU men’s basketball game, The Star’s Jesse Newell previews the Jayhawks’ upcoming opponent with a scouting report and prediction.

Saturday’s game: Kansas vs. Baylor, 1 p.m., Allen Fieldhouse, Lawrence

TV: ESPN

Opponent’s record: 19-11

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KenPom (Ken Pomeroy) Ranking: 37

Point spread: KU by 7.

All statistics from KenPom.com, Hoop-Math.com and Synergy Sports Technology. KenPom stats also only include Division I competition.

3 Strengths

\u25aa Offensive rebounding: Baylor is second nationally when it comes to grabbing its misses, with the team actually improving in that area during the…