Baylor vs. BYU Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, and Latest Odds
The Baylor Bears and the BYU Cougars will clash in a Big 12 showdown on Tuesday night. Do the Bears or the Cougars have the advantage in this game? Matt McCuen breaks down his Baylor vs. BYU prediction and pick against the spread.
Matt McCuen - February 20, 2024, 10:38 AM EST
5 minBaylor vs. BYU Prediction, Pick Against the Spread, and Latest Odds
The Baylor Bears and the BYU Cougars will clash on Tuesday night for a Big 12 showdown.
This is an important game for both teams that are trying to improve their March Madness resume.
Both teams will earn an at-large bid to the big dance. The question becomes how high they will be seeded.
Baylor vs. BYU DATE, TIME, AND WHERE TO WATCH
- Date: February 20, 2024
- Game Time: 9:00 pm ET
- Where to Watch: ESPN
Baylor vs. BYU Odds
- Spread: Baylor +3.5 (-107), BYU -3.5 (-110)
- Total Odds: O/U 155 (-112)
- Moneyline Odds: Baylor (+158), BYU (-177)
Baylor vs. BYU Prediction
The Bears begin this game ranked 11th in the nation with a 19-6 record.
Baylor began the season ranked 20th and has improved as the season has gone along.
The Bears have been great in the month of February with a 4-1 record, including wins over Iowa State, Texas Tech, and Oklahoma.
Freshman Ja’Kobe Walters leads the team with 14.5 points per game. Walters is expected to be a lottery pick in this year's upcoming draft.
Senior RayJ Dennis has turned in a strong season in his first year with the Bears, averaging 13.4 points and a team-best 6.5 assists.
Big man Yves MissI leads the team with 5.6 rebounds and 11.1 points.
BYU begins this game with an 18-7 record, ranked 25th in the nation.
The Cougars have impressed in their first year in the conference.
BYU is coming off a bad loss against Oklahoma State on Saturday.
The Cougars have a 6-6 conference record, which puts them in seventh place in the Big 12.
Senior Jaxson Robinson leads the team with 13.8 points per game.
Utah native has added 11.6 points and 3.7 rebounds per game.
Senior Spencer Johnson has averaged 10.7 points and 5.5 rebounds per game.
The Cougar's offense has averaged 83.4 points while allowing opponents 68.6.
Baylor vs. BYU Pick
The Cougars will bounce back from a poor showing on Saturday.
BYU holds an advantage on both sides of the ball.
They have the superior offense while having a stronger defensive unit.
BYU has been great at home (13-2), while the Bears have been average on the road (3-3).
Pick: BYU -3.5 -110 Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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