Iowa State vs. Baylor Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, and Latest Odds
Will Baylor or Iowa State have the edge in this Big 12 matchup this Saturday? Matt McCuen shares his Iowa State vs. Baylor prediction and pick against the spread. Read on to find out which team has the edge.
Matt McCuen - February 3, 2024, 2:00 PM EST
5 minIowa State vs. Baylor Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, and Latest Odds
The Iowa State Cyclones and the Baylor Bears will meet from Foster Pavilion in Waco, Texas, on Saturday night.
This is a significant game for two of the best teams in the Big 12.
Iowa State vs. Baylor DATE, TIME, AND WHERE TO WATCH
- Date: February 3, 2024
- Game Time: 8:00 pm ET
- Where to Watch: ESPN2
Iowa State vs. Baylor Odds
- Spread: Iowa State +2.5 (-105), Baylor -2.5 (-115)
- Total Odds: O 146.5 (-110), U 146.5 (-108)
- Moneyline Odds: Iowa State (-120), Baylor (-135)
Iowa State vs. Baylor Prediction
Iowa State begins play with a 16-4 record, which has earned them the number twelve ranking in the nation.
If Iowa State can pull off a road win tonight and Houston loses to Kansas, the Cyclones will sit atop the Big 12.
Iowa State has won three games in a row, including wins over TCU and Kansas.
Ames native Tamin Lipsey is the star of this Cyclones team. Lipsey has averaged 13.9 points and 5.7 assists per game, which leads the team.
Junior Keshon Gilbert has been great, adding 13.7 points and 4.7 rebounds per game.
Freshman Milan Momcilovic has been one of the top freshman scorers in the nation with 13.1 points.
Senior Tre King has added 9.9 points and 5.5 boards per game.
Iowa State has averaged 80.5 points per game while allowing the opposition 61.8.
Baylor rolls into this contest ranked 18th with a 15-5 record.
The Bears are 4-3 in the conference and have a chance to jump up in the standings with a home win tonight.
Ja'Kobe Walter has been the star of this Baylor offense with 14.9 points per game. The McKinney, Texas native is slated to be a lottery pick in the spring.
Toledo Transfer RayJ Dennis has turned in a strong season with a team-best 6.7 assists and 13.2 points per game.
Sophomore Langston Love has added 12.2 points and 2.7 boards.
Big man Yves Missi leads the squad with 5.9 rebounds while adding 10.4 points.
The Bears' offense has averaged 84.7 points per game while allowing the opposition 71.0.
Iowa State vs. Baylor Pick
Baylor has been an outstanding home team with a 10-1 record in Waco.
Iowa State has been average on the road, with a 2-2 record compared to 13-0 at home.
Baylor holds an advantage in this game at the guard position.
Walter, Dennis, and Love will be too much for this Cyclones' defense to handle.
Pick: Baylor ML -135 Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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