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Baylor vs. Oklahoma State
The Baylor Bears will travel to the Gallagher-Iba Arena to take on the Oklahoma State Cowboys in a Big 12 matchup (9:00 p.m. ET, ESPN). The Bears will look to gain momentum from their huge 81-72 win on Saturday against the Texas Longhorns. Meanwhile, the Cowboys will look to snap their four-game losing streak in this game. Oklahoma State lost to the Kansas State Wildcats on Saturday 73-68.
Oklahoma State Basketball
With an 16-13 record on the season and an 7-9 record in conference play, the Cowboys are 5 games back from first place in the Big 12 standings. Oklahoma State has been dominant this year at home as they are 11-4. Look to see if they can keep up their excellent play at home when the Bears come and visit them.
Oklahoma State has gotten a lot of production from their player this season. The Cowboys have four players averaging double digit points this season. Senior forward Kalib Boone has been leading the Cowboys this year, as he leads the team in points. Boone is averaging 12.0 points a game this season.They are also, led by their junior guard Bryce Thompson who is averaging 11.8 points this season.
In their loss against Kansas State at home, Boone did everything he could to try to and give the Cowboys the win as he finished with 18 points. Senior guard Caleb Asberry also played great finishing with 13 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists. In the loss, Oklahoma State shot 41.1% from the floor and 21.7% from the three-point line.
Offensively, the Cowboys are averaging 69.5 points a game on the season. Defensively, Oklahoma State has been great only allowing teams to score an average of 66.5 points a game on the season. Look to see if their elite defense can give the Bears trouble, especially with a potential of Keyonte George not playing.
Baylor Basketball
With an 21-8 record on the season and an 10-6 record in conference play, the Bears are just 2 games back from first place in the Big 12 standings. Baylor has struggled though on the road as they are 4-5 as the away team. Look to see if they can fix their road problems when they visit the Cowboys.
Baylor has gotten great production from their guards all season. All three of Baylor’s starting guards are averaging double digit points on the season. Freshman guard Keyonte George has been leading the Bears this year, as he leads the team in points. George is averaging 16.3 points a game this season. Last game he hopped off the court early with an injury as he only played six minutes. Look to see if he will play in this game against the Cowboys. Senior guard Adam Flagler has also been leading the team as he is averaging 15.5 points and 4.9 assists (Which leads the team) a game this season. Do not forget about junior guard LJ Cryer who is having a great season for the Bears averaging 14.7 points a game this season. Baylor’s lethal guards can score in bunches and take over a game.
In their win against Texas at home, junior forward Jalen Bridges led the way for the Bears as he finished with 17 points and 8 rebounds. Senior forward Flo Thamba also had a monster game finishing with a double-double scoring 12 points and grabbing 12 rebounds. In the win, Baylor shot 50.0% from the floor and 47.4% from the three-point line.
Offensively, the Bears are averaging 78.1 points a game on the season. Defensively, Baylor has been allowing teams to score an average of 70.0 points a game on the season. Look to see if the guard play of the Bears without George can give the Cowboys trouble in this game.
Baylor vs. Oklahoma State Betting Odds
Betting odds courtesy of Caesars
- Spread: Baylor Bears -1.5
- Over/Under: 143
- Moneyline: (Check back in later)
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Baylor vs. Oklahoma State all-time series
The Bears and the Cowboys have played each other 72 times since both teams were classified as major schools. Baylor has the advantage in the series with a 41-31 record against Oklahoma State. The last time these two teams faced each other was earlier this season on Jan. 14th when Baylor won 74-58. In the win it was guard play of Flagler and Cryer that was the key of the game. Cryer led the team in scoring finishing with 16 points. Flagler finished with 11 points and 8 assists.
Baylor vs. Oklahoma State Trends
– Baylor is 3-5-1 ATS on the road this year.
– Oklahoma State is 9-6 ATS at home this year.
– The Bears are 9-6-1 ATS in conference play this year.
– The Cowboys are 7-9 ATS in conference play this year.
– The Bears are 9-10-1 ATS following a win this year.
– The Cowboys are 6-6 ATS following a loss this year.
Baylor vs. Oklahoma State Prediction
I like the Baylor Bears at home. I think they are playing at a really high level. I expect Flagler and Cryer to step up in the absence of George. Also, the bigs of Baylor in Thamba and Bridges have been playing better as of lately. The Bears go on the road and pickup a huge victory against Oklahoma State. Baylor is still looking to gain the top spot in the Big 12 standings.
Baylor vs Oklahoma State Pick: The Baylor Bears cover the spread (-1.5).
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