The California Baptist Lancers and Kansas Jayhawks are set to meet in the first round of the NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament. This game is part of the East Region and will take place at Viejas Arena in San Diego, California. Fans can catch the game on CBS at 9:45 PM ET on Friday, March 20, 2026. California Baptist enters the tournament as the 13th seed with a regular-season record of 25-8. They finished with a 15-5 record in the Western Athletic Conference. Meanwhile, Kansas is the 4th seed, holding an overall record of 23-10 and a 13-7 mark in the Big 12 Conference. Kansas, ranked 17th in the AP poll, looks to improve on last year's early tournament exit. <h2>California Baptist Lancers vs Kansas Jayhawks Game Day Info</h2> <ul><li>Sport: NCAA Men's Division I Basketball</li><li>Teams: California Baptist Lancers vs Kansas Jayhawks</li><li>Venue: Viejas Arena, San Diego CA</li><li>Date: Friday, March 20, 2026</li><li>Betting Odds: Kansas -14.5, California Baptist +14.5</li></ul> <h2>California Baptist Lancers Team Preview</h2> <p>The California Baptist Lancers have shown strength in their recent games. They secured a close win against Utah Valley with a score of 63-61. Dominique Daniels Jr. played a key role, scoring 23 points and contributing three assists.</p> <p>Throughout the season, the Lancers have maintained a solid overall record. They stand at 25-8, with a conference record of 15-5 in the Western Athletic Conference. Their performance is supported by strong rebounding, averaging 39.9 rebounds per game.</p> <p>Dominique Daniels Jr. has been a standout player this season. He averages 23.2 points per game and has a shooting percentage of 43.7%. His performance is crucial for the Lancers as they aim to continue their success in upcoming games.</p> <h2>Kansas Jayhawks Team Preview</h2> <p>The Kansas Jayhawks have had mixed results in their recent games. They won against the TCU Horned Frogs with a score of 78-73 and Kansas State Wildcats with a score of 104-85. However, they faced a tough loss against the Houston Cougars with a score of 47-69.</p> <p>In the season stats, the Jayhawks average 75.6 points per game. Their field goal percentage stands at 45.3, with a strong free throw percentage of 76.7. They also grab 38.8 rebounds per game, ranking them high in that category.</p> <p>Key players for the Jayhawks include Darryn Peterson and Flory Bidunga. Peterson averages 19.8 points per game, while Bidunga contributes with 13.5 points and 9.2 rebounds per game. Their performances will be crucial as the Jayhawks aim to improve their record in the Big 12 conference.</p> <h2>BTB Betting Pick</h2> <p>Kansas is favored by 14.5 points against California Baptist. Kansas scores 75.6 points per game, while California Baptist scores 73.0 points per game. Given Kansas' better shooting percentages and defensive stats, they are likely to cover the spread. The projected score is Kansas 80, California Baptist 65. Take Kansas to cover the -14.5 spread.</p> <p>The over/under for the game is set at 137.5 points. Both teams have moderate scoring averages and Kansas has a solid defense, allowing fewer points. The projected total score is 145, which is slightly above the line. Consider taking the over at 137.5 points.</p>

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