Baylor Bears vs Texas Tech Red Raiders Betting Picks & Predictions
On Saturday at 6pmET, the No. 11 Baylor Bears will face off against the Texas Tech Red Raiders in a Big 12 matchup at United Supermarkets Arena. Baylor currently sits in
Game outlook
On Saturday at 6pmET, the No. 11 Baylor Bears will face off against the Texas Tech Red Raiders in a Big 12 matchup at United Supermarkets Arena. Baylor currently sits in third place in the Big 12 with a record of 17-16, while Texas Tech is tied for fourth at 21-9. The Bears won their previous meeting on Feb. 6 with a final score of 79-73. RayJ Dennis led Baylor with 21 points and Joe Toussaint scored 18 for Texas Tech. The Red Raiders are the favored team with an opening line of -2 that has held steady.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Bears +109 | Red Raiders -130
Spread: Bears +2 (-110) | Red Raiders -2 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 147.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Texas Tech will win straight-up is 57%.
Baylor Bears
Baylor Basketball has had a successful season, currently standing at 22-8. They have won three straight games and five out of their last seven. Most recently, they defeated Texas with a strong offensive performance, shooting 53% from the field and 69% from long range. Jalen Bridges led the team with 32 points. According to NCAA Net Rankings, Baylor is ranked 13th and third in the West in Joe Lunardi's Bracketology report. They are known for their explosive offense, averaging 82 points per game and shooting well from both the field and the three-point line. However, they have struggled defensively, allowing 71.3 points per game. Langston Love, averaging 11.1 points per game, is questionable for their upcoming game. In terms of statistics, Baylor ranks 22 in offense, scoring an average of 82 points per game, and 157 in defense, allowing an average of 71.33 points against them per game. Their shooting percentages rank high in the NCAA, with a 49.07% field goal percentage and a 40.31% three-point percentage. On the defensive end, they allow 45.45% of field goals and 33.55% of three-pointers. The Bears also perform well in rebounding and have a positive assist-to-turnover ratio. 6/7 from three? We’d call that an efficient outing. #SicEm | #CultureofJOY pic.twitter.com/FNk8O3V7Ac