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Arizona Wildcats to Face Baylor Bears in Big 12 Showdown: Bears Favored to Win by 1.5 Points

The Arizona Wildcats (17-8, 11-3 Big 12) will face off against the Baylor Bears (16-9, 8-6 Big 12) in a conference matchup on Monday night. The Wildcats previously defeated Baylor by 11 points in January. Arizona is coming off a loss to #6 Houston, while Baylor recently won in overtime against West Virginia. Baylor is favored to win with a -1.5 point spread that has remained unchanged. The game will be televised on ESPN at 10:00 EST. Stay tuned for our prediction on the outcome of the game.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Wildcats +100 | Bears -120
• Spread: Wildcats +1.5 (-110) | Bears -1.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 151 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Baylor will win straight-up is 55%.

Arizona vs Baylor Stats

Arizona Wildcats

The Arizona Wildcats, a top team in the Big 12, recently faced setbacks with losses in their last two games. Led by Caleb Love, the team is tied for second in the conference behind Houston. Love, a senior guard, leads the team in scoring and is supported by players like Jaden Bradley and KJ Lewis. Trey Townsend leads the frontcourt. Despite recent losses, Arizona is still ranked high in efficiency and is projected to be a 3-seed in the NCAA Tournament. Offensively, they excel in field goal and free throw percentages but struggle with three-point shooting. Defensively, they perform well in field goal defense but struggle with three-pointers and free throw defense. Overall, Arizona has a strong rebounding game and ranks well in offensive and defensive statistics.

Baylor Bears Analysis

The Baylor Bears are currently tied for fifth in the Big 12 and are projected to make the NCAA Tournament. Norchad Omier has been a standout player for the team, leading in scoring and rebounding. VJ Edgecombe and Robert Wright III also contribute significantly to the team's success. Baylor has a power ranking of 184 and is ranked 60th in offense and 123rd in defense. They are currently projected to be a 9-seed in the NCAA Tournament. In terms of offensive and defensive statistics, Baylor shoots well from the field, free throw line, and three-point line, but struggles with defending against three-pointers. Their rebounding and assist numbers are solid, but turnovers are a concern.

Arizona faces tough challenge against Baylor on the road with strong frontcourt presence

Arizona's recent performance has shown vulnerabilities, losing their last two games and now facing a formidable Baylor team on the road. Both teams boast strong guard play, but Baylor holds the advantage in the frontcourt with Norchad Omier dominating the paint. Omier's impressive double-double average sets him apart, despite his height of 6'7. Using his athleticism and skillful post moves, Omier consistently scores inside. Baylor's offense ranks 12th in the nation for efficiency, supported by standout freshmen Edgecombe and Wright. Arizona's reliance on perimeter players leaves them vulnerable against Baylor's strength in the paint. Considering these factors, Baylor is the favored choice to secure the win and cover the spread in this matchup.

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