Baylor Bears to Face Iowa State Cyclones in Big 12 Tournament Semifinals After Victories in Previous Rounds

Game outlook

The Baylor Bears will face off against the Iowa State Cyclones in the Big 12 Tournament semifinals on Friday night at T-Mobile Center. Baylor earned a 68-56 victory over Cincinnati in the previous round, while Iowa State defeated Kansas State 76-57. The two teams previously met on Feb. 3, with Baylor narrowly coming out on top with a 70-68 win. Iowa State is currently favored to win the upcoming matchup, opening at -1 on the betting line. Tip-off is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. CT.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Bears -110 | Cyclones -125

Spread: Bears +1 (-110) | Cyclones -1 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 132.75 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Iowa St. will win straight-up is 56%.

Baylor Bears

Baylor had a somewhat lackluster performance on Thursday but managed to pull through with a win by making key plays when it counted. Despite a slow start in the first half, the team outscored the Bearcats in the second half with 44 points. Baylor struggled with shooting percentages, particularly from three-point range, but capitalized on free-throw opportunities and outrebounded their opponents. Overall, the Bears are ranked 13th in the country by KenPom and excel in offensive efficiency. They are ranked 22nd in offense, scoring an average of 81.5 points per game while shooting 48.9% from the field and 39.8% from beyond the arc. Defensively, Baylor allows an average of 71.5 points per game and struggles with field goal percentages, but excels in defensive rebounds. The team's power ranking is 113, with a 22-9 record this season. Online sportsbooks offer bonus codes to enhance potential winnings on wagers. Ja’Kobe Walter. 🔥🐻 That’s the tweet. pic.twitter.com/Wma9yj7hpn