Baylor and Oklahoma State Set to Square Off in Big 12 Opener, Bears Favored to Get the Win

Game outlook

The Baylor Bears and the Oklahoma State Cowboys will face off in their Big 12 opener this Saturday. The Bears come into the matchup with an 11-2 record and have won their last two games, while the Cowboys stand at 7-5 and have four consecutive wins. The opening tip is scheduled for 3:00 PM EST and George Mason is favored with a line of -8.5.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Billikens +345 | Patriots -458

Spread: Billikens +8.5 (-110) | Patriots -8.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 143 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that George Mason will win straight-up is 82%.

St. Louis Billikens

The 18th-ranked Baylor Bears come into this Big 12 Conference opener with two wins on the season, highlighted by a 98-79 win over Cornell. Led by Ja'Kobe Walter with 23 points and a career-best nine rebounds, Baylor has shown impressive offensive prowess, ranking 6th in scoring offense, 1st in field goal percentage and 10th in 3-point field goals per game. On the defensive side, the Bears have remained tight, ranking 105th for defensive scoring, 157th for opponent shooting percentage, and 70th in 3-point defense.

George Mason Patriots Analysis

The Oklahoma State Cowboys have come back from a 3-5 start to win five straight games, ending the non-conference schedule with a 75-53 victory over Chicago State. Led by Bryce Thompson's 13 points, their defense held the opponent to 29% shooting from the floor and a 43-31 advantage in rebounding. The Cowboys are set to open conference play on Saturday with the high-scoring Baylor Bears, coming in with an offensive ranking of 107 in scoring offense, 88 in field goal percentage, and 23 in 3-point shooting. Defensively, OSU is ranked 73rd in scoring defense, 98th in opponent's shooting percentage, 169th in 3-point defense, 103rd in total rebounds, and 283rd in turnovers.