BYU Cougars vs Baylor Bears Betting Odds, AI Picks and Analysis

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BYU comes into this game as the underdog, which is a role they have not been in often this season. In fact, they have been the favorite in all 14 of their games so far, going 12-2 overall in theor NCAAB Standings.

On the road, the Cougars have been solid, going 2-1 this season. Over their last three road games, they have a record of 2-1, and over their last five, they are 3-2.

BYU has been solid vs the spread this season with an 11-3 record. On the road, they are 2-1 ATS and over their last 10 road games, they are 5-4-1 vs. the spread. As the underdog, the Cougars have gone 6-3-1 ATS in their last 10 games.

On the season, the over/under record for BYU is 5-9 and today’s over/under line of 154 is higher than the average over/under line in their games of 151.7. So far, 9 of their games have finished with fewer points than today’s line. Over their last three games, their games have averaged 151 points compared to their season average of 150.4 points per game.

The fortress called Foster Pavilion

After starting the season with two straight losses, Baylor has won 12 of its last 14 games and enters tonight’s matchup with BYU on a three-game win streak. The Bears are 9-0 at home this season, and they have won 10 straight games at home, increasing their NCAAB team stats.

Coming off a 75-70 win over Oklahoma State, Baylor is 12-2 overall and 1-0 in Big 12 play. The Bears have been favored in 11 of their 14 games this season, going 10-1 in those contests.

As the favorite this season, Baylor is 8-3 vs. the spread. At home, the Bears have an ATS mark of 8-1. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, Baylor is 8-2 vs. the spread.

So far this season, the over/under record for Baylor games is 8-5 and the average scoring total in their games is 156.8 points. Today’s over/under line of 154 is lower than the average OU line in their games (150) and in their last three games the OU record is 2-1 with an average scoring total of 158 points.

Game Information

BYU COUGARS vs BAYLOR BEARS

Location of the Game: Foster Pavilion, Waco

Date and Time: January 9th 9:00 ET

Season: 2023-2024 NCAA Basketball Regular Season

How to watch: ESPN+

AI Predictions and Sport Betting AI Picks

Here are the NCAAB Computer Picks for this matchup

TEAM	AI PICKS		Sport Betting AI PICKS
BYU	65	144	Spread BAY -4	ML BAY -163	U 154
BAYLOR	79

AI Picks: BYU Cougars 65 – Baylor Bears 79

Sport Betting AI Picks: ATS Bears -4 | ML Bears -163 | UNDER 154

BYU vs Baylor Betting Odds

Here are above the NCAAB Odds of this BYU vs Baylor Betting game:

BYU Cougars Game Analysis

The BYU offense, in their latest game, managed to score just 60 points versus Cincinnati. During the game, they attempted 46 three-point shots and had a field goal percentage of 32.8%. Jaxson Robinson is the current leading scorer for the team, with an average of 15.2 as they approach today’s matchup. In addition, Trevin Knell brings a PPG average of 12.9 into the game.

So far, the Cougars’ defense is ranked 15th in the country at 62.2 points per contest. BYU’s three-point defense is currently 35th in the country at 5.2 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 40.4% of their shots vs. BYU.

Baylor Bears Game Analysis

The Baylor offense is coming off a game where they scored 75 points against Oklahoma State. They posted a field goal percentage of 42.5% and connected on 2 threes. In the NCAAB player stats. Ja’Kobe Walter is leading the team in scoring at 15.3 points per contest. RayJ Dennis has also been a key contributor with a PPG average of 14.2 going into the game.

Coming into today’s game, the Baylor defense is giving up an average of 69.4 points per contest. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Baylor’s defense has allowed opponents to shoot 40.9% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 28.9% this season.

NCAAB Injury Report

There is the NCAAB Injury Report for their NCAAB Schedule matchup:

BYU Cougars

• Marcus Adams Jr. – Eligibility – Out

Baylor Bears

• Yanis Ndjonga – Knee – Out

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