Arizona Wildcats vs. Baylor Bears: Key Matchup Details and Predictions
The No. 13 Arizona Wildcats, currently sitting at 17-8 overall and 11-4 in Big 12 play, are set to take on the Baylor Bears in Waco. This clash comes after Arizona’s recent home loss to Houston, which put them two games behind the Cougars. Baylor, though, is tied for fifth in the conference and just three games back from Arizona after a hard-fought comeback win over West Virginia.
Arizona Wildcats at Baylor Bears: Game Preview
Arizona has been firing on all cylinders lately, with guard Caleb Love contributing a steady 15.9 points per game in their last ten contests. The Wildcats have a solid 7-3 record in this period. On the other side, Baylor’s Norchad Omier is also a key player, averaging 15.7 points per game and helping the Bears reach a 5-5 record in their recent ten games.
Game Details & How to Watch
- Date: Monday, February 17, 2025
- Time: 10:00 PM EST
- Site: Foster Pavilion
- City: Waco, TX
- Network/Streaming: ESPN
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Game Odds for Arizona at Baylor
- Odds: Arizona Wildcats (+100), Baylor Bears (-120)
- Spread: Bears -1.5
- Total: 150.5 points
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Expert Picks & Predictions for Arizona at Baylor
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Our predictive model, based on comprehensive data analysis, offers the following expert predictions:
- Moneyline: We advise against betting on the moneyline.
- Spread: NBC Sports Bet recommends playing Arizona +1 against the spread.
- Total: We suggest betting on the UNDER of 150.5 points.
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Wildcats vs Bears: Betting Trends and Recent Stats
- Baylor has won four consecutive home games.
- Baylor’s ATS record stands at 9-14-1.
- Aziza’s ATS record shows a strong 14-11-0.
- Average combined points for both teams in recent games: 160.
- Aziza is 2-2 when playing as an underdog this season.
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