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Baylor Basketball Looks to Extend Winning Streak Against Utah in Rematch Game

The upcoming Baylor vs. Utah basketball game will mark the second meeting between the two teams this season, with Baylor coming out as the victor in the first game. The game will take place at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City on Saturday at 4:30 p.m. EST. Baylor is currently favored to win by -2.5 points according to the opening line. For more insights and predictions on this matchup, continue reading or check out our NCAAB Predictions for guidance on handicapping.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Bears -138 | Running Utes +115
• Spread: Bears -2.5 (-110) | Running Utes +2.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 143.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Baylor will win straight-up is 58%.

Baylor vs Utah Stats

Baylor Bears

The Baylor Bears have had a mixed season so far, with a strong start in conference play but some inconsistency since then. They are looking to improve their offense, which is currently averaging 80.2 points per game despite struggling to score over 72 points in recent games. Defensively, the team has vulnerabilities, allowing an average of 68.2 points per game. They are currently ranked 62nd in offense and 85th in defense, with key injuries to Langston Love and Jeremy Roach. Baylor will face Utah in their next game and will look to start a winning streak.

Utah Running Utes Analysis

The Utah Utes recently suffered a harsh defeat after securing their first three consecutive Big 12 victories. Despite this setback, the team's strong defense has been a consistent asset, allowing an average of 70.0 points per game and limiting opponents to 39.9% shooting from the field and 31.6% from beyond the arc. In their upcoming game, Utah will need to bounce back from their recent defeat by relying on their offensive capabilities, which include averaging 77.7 points per game and shooting 46.2% from the field. With a power ranking of 286 and a 101st ranking for offense, the Utes will look to improve their performance and secure a win in their next matchup.

Baylor Basketball Struggles Continue as Utah Shows Promise for Upcoming Matchup

The University of Baylor basketball team has experienced a recent downturn in performance, losing four consecutive games against the spread. Particularly concerning is their lackluster performance on the road this season, with their offense averaging 66.4 points on 41.0% shooting in away games and their defense allowing 79.6 points on 48.6% shooting.

Conversely, the University of Utah has shown improvement since their previous matchup with Baylor on New Year's Eve, especially now that they are playing on their home court. With an expected increase in shooting accuracy and free throw attempts, as well as the capability to limit Baylor's shooting percentages below 42% (and 28.1% from 3-point range), it is advisable to consider betting on Utah to beat the spread in their upcoming game against Baylor this weekend.

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