Baylor Bears Desperate for Win as They Face Red-Hot Texas Tech Red Raiders in Crucial Big 12 Matchup
The Baylor Bears, currently 2-4, are looking to turn their season around after three consecutive losses. They face a tough challenge in the red-hot Texas Tech Red Raiders
Game outlook
The Baylor Bears, currently 2-4, are looking to turn their season around after three consecutive losses. They face a tough challenge in the red-hot Texas Tech Red Raiders (5-1), who have won four straight games and are favored to win by 6.5 points according to betting odds. It will be a crucial matchup for both teams in the competitive Big 12 conference.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Bears +200 | Red Raiders -240
Spread: Bears +6.5 (-110) | Red Raiders -6.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 55.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Texas Tech will win straight-up is 71%.
Baylor Bears
The Baylor Bears have had a challenging start to the 2024 season, currently sitting at 0-3 within the Big 12 and winless in three away games. The team's offense has struggled, ranking 88th in total yards and 76th in points scored, while the defense ranks 56th and 72nd in those categories respectively. Junior QB Sawyer Robertson has been a bright spot with a 9/3 TD/INT ratio and a 60% completion rate, but the offense has had difficulty finding consistency. Last week, Baylor suffered a 43-21 loss to the 16th ranked Iowa State Cyclones, giving up over 520 yards of offense. The team is currently ranked 107 in power rankings, with the offense ranked at 74 and the defense at 72, averaging 28.00 points scored and 24.00 points allowed per game. Baylor's record for the season stands at 1-4, with a 3-3 ATS record.