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Game time: March 4, 2024 at 9:00 PM ET

Venue: Foster Pavilion — Waco, TX

Article updated Mar 3, 10:16 PM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The upcoming Big 12 matchup between the Texas Longhorns and the #15 Baylor Bears promises to be a highly anticipated event. Texas is coming off a solid home win over Oklahoma

Game outlook

The upcoming Big 12 matchup between the Texas Longhorns and the #15 Baylor Bears promises to be a highly anticipated event. Texas is coming off a solid home win over Oklahoma State, while Baylor recently defeated #7 Kansas. Baylor is favored to win by 7 points, with the line remaining unchanged. The game will be televised on ESPN at 9:00 EST from Foster Pavilion in Waco. Fans can expect an exciting and competitive game between these two talented teams.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Longhorns +235 | Bears -305

Spread: Longhorns +7 (-110) | Bears -7 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 146 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Baylor will win straight-up is 75%.

Texas Longhorns

The Big 12 conference is currently dominating college basketball, with a projected nine bids in the NCAA Tournament, the most of any conference. Texas, currently tied for 7th in the conference standings, has been performing well in recent games with leading scorer Dylan Disu and backcourt player Max Abmas. The team is ranked 26th in the nation according to KenPom, projected to be an 8-seed in the NCAA Tournament. Their offense is hitting nearly 47% of their field goals and 36% of their three-pointers, while their defense allows opponents to shoot just under 43% from the field. Overall, Texas is demonstrating a competitive performance with balanced offensive and defensive stats. someone check on the rim 😤🤘 #HookEm | @hunter_tyrese pic.twitter.com/RuGU1mvXag

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Baylor Bears Analysis

The Baylor Bears are currently three games behind the Houston Cougars in the race for the Big 12 Regular Season Title with just two games remaining. Despite this, they secured an impressive victory against #7 Kansas in their last game, led by guard RayJ Dennis with 19 points and 10 assists. Ja'Kobe Walter, a freshman guard, leads Baylor in scoring at 14.7 PPG and is a top shooter with 60 made threes on the year. The team is ranked 14th overall and projected to be a 3-seed in the NCAA Tournament. In terms of offensive efficiency, Baylor ranks 5th in the nation while ranking 67th defensively. They are known for their slow pace of play, ranking 301st in the nation in that category. The team is currently dealing with a knee injury to guard Langston Love. Looking at their offensive and defensive statistics, the Bears excel in shooting percentages but struggle on defense, particularly in defending against three-point shots. Their rebounding and assist-turnover ratios are solid. Overall, Baylor is a strong team with potential in both offensive and defensive aspects of the game. Y'all mind if we go on a run? #SicEm | #CultureofJOY pic.twitter.com/FTeqDXXRId

Baylor Bears' Surge in Performance Sets Stage for Postseason Success

The Baylor Bears are currently experiencing a surge in performance just in time for the postseason. Key players on the team, including Walter, Missi, and Dennis, are all in their first season with the Bears, showcasing their considerable talent and potential. In a recent game against the formidable Kansas Jayhawks, the Bears demonstrated their ability to work cohesively as a team and emerged victorious. With six players averaging in double figures, Baylor possesses skill and depth across all positions on the court. Despite potential absences, the Bears have capable players like Dennis and Nunn in the backcourt, Missi and Bridges in the frontcourt, and Walter as a standout player on the wing. Given their previous matchup with Texas and the desire for revenge after a narrow loss, Baylor is well-positioned to triumph. With their current momentum and cohesion, the Bears are likely to overpower their opponents and secure a victory. It is recommended to consider Baylor as a strong bet to cover in this upcoming game.

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SportsJaw published this archived preview from its original game-day article. Its prediction and quoted lines are preserved as written.

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SportsJaw Longhorns vs Bears archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Longhorns vs Bears matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Texas Longhorns+235 → +283Moved
  • Moneyline · Baylor Bears-305 → -365Moved
  • Spread · Texas Longhorns+7 (-110) → +7.5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Baylor Bears-7 (-110) → -7.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over146 (-110) → 145.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under146 (-110) → 145.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Texas Longhorns
21-15 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 7-3-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Baylor Bears
17-16 matchup record · 6-3-1 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-03-04T03:16:05.553Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

The Baylor Bears are currently three games behind the Houston Cougars in the race for the Big 12 Regular Season Title with just two games remaining. Despite this, they secured an impressive victory against #7 Kansas in their last game, led by guard RayJ Dennis with 19 points and 10 assists. Ja'Kobe Walter, a freshman guard, leads Baylor in scoring at 14.7 PPG and is a top shooter with 60 made threes on the year. The team is ranked 14th overall and projected to be a 3-seed in the NCAA Tournament. In terms of offensive efficiency, Baylor ranks 5th in the nation while ranking 67th defensively. They are known for their slow pace of play, ranking 301st in the nation in that category. The team is currently dealing with a knee injury to guard Langston Love. Looking at their offensive and defensive statistics, the Bears excel in shooting percentages but struggle on defense, particularly in defending against three-point shots. Their rebounding and assist-turnover ratios are solid. Overall, Baylor is a strong team with potential in both offensive and defensive aspects of the game. Y'all mind if we go on a run? #SicEm | #CultureofJOY pic.twitter.com/FTeqDXXRId

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-01-20Baylor Bears 73 · Texas Longhorns 75
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Baylor Bears defeated Texas Longhorns 93-85

Baylor Bears defeated Texas Longhorns 93-85 on March 4, 2024, a 8-point decision in the series. Baylor Bears' strongest period was the 2nd half, when it outscored its opponent 53-37. Against SportsJaw's recorded Texas Longhorns +7.5 (-110) spread, Baylor Bears covered, while the 178 combined points finished over the recorded total of 145.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • JohnmiznerSpread · Texas Longhorns +7 (-110)Loss
  • DemarcusBryantSpread · Baylor Bears -7 (-110)Win
  • StevedTotal · Over 146 (-110)Win
  • EljefeTotal · Over 146 (-110)Win
  • RoycejacobsSpread · Texas Longhorns +7 (-110)Loss
  • IrishblueSpread · Texas Longhorns +7 (-110)Loss
  • AliencreationMoneyline · Baylor Bears -290Win
  • AveragejoeSpread · Baylor Bears -7 (-110)Win
  • WarbuczSpread · Baylor Bears -7 (-110)Win
  • WarbuczTotal · Over 146 (-110)Win
  • RoycejacobsTotal · Under 146 (-110)Loss
  • DawhizSpread · Texas Longhorns +7 (-110)Loss
  • IrishblueTotal · Under 146 (-110)Loss
  • TphamSpread · Texas Longhorns +7 (-110)Loss
  • HitmanhartSpread · Texas Longhorns +7 (-110)Loss
  • Lockpicker69Spread · Texas Longhorns +7 (-110)Loss
  • IroncladlocksSpread · Baylor Bears -7 (-110)Win
  • MbcSpread · Baylor Bears -7 (-110)Win
  • KingjamesTotal · Under 145.5 (-110)Loss
  • Josh720Spread · Texas Longhorns +7 (-110)Loss
  • JtmcentireSpread · Texas Longhorns +7 (-110)Loss
  • Kentc_Total · Over 145.5 (-110)Win
  • JtphamSpread · Baylor Bears -7 (-110)Win
  • 1707662905Spread · Baylor Bears -7 (-110)Win