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Baylor vs. Arizona College Basketball Preview and Pick

Dylan Wilkerson
Dylan Wilkerson Sports Betting Expert
8 minute read

In a high-stakes college basketball clash set for 11:00 PM EST, the Baylor Bears travel to face the Arizona Wildcats. Fans and bettors alike are excited for this intense showdown featuring two talented squads under the guidance of head coaches Dave Aranda for Baylor and Tommy Lloyd for Arizona. With Baylor's Norchard Omier and Arizona's Caleb Love taking center stage, the game promises a showcase of skill and strategy.

This season, Arizona has posted a 7-8 record against the spread, while Baylor was just behind with a 6-8 mark. As the season unfolds, both teams aim to improve these stats, making each matchup critical. Oddsmakers have set the spread at 5.5 points in favor of Arizona, with an over/under total of 148.5 points, suggesting a potentially tight game. Here's a Baylor at Arizona prediction and pick for this college basketball game.

BAYLOR @ ARZ Odds

  • Full Game
  • 1H
  • Spread
  • Total
  • Moneyline
Final
Baylor Bears 667 Baylor
+5.5 -110 +3 -110 +3.5 -120 +3 -115 +3 even N/A N/A +3.5 -113 +3.5 -113 +5.5 -112  
Arizona Wildcats 668 Arizona
-5.5 -110 -3 -110 -3.5 -110 -3 -115 -3 -120 N/A N/A -3.5 -113 -3.5 -113 -5.5 -108  
Final
Baylor Bears 667 Baylor
o150 -112 o69.5 -110 N/A o70 -120 o70 -115 o69.5 -120 o69.5 -118 o71.5 -112 o71.5 -112 o148.5 -112  
Arizona Wildcats 668 Arizona
u150 -108 u69.5 -110 N/A u70 -110 u70 -115 u69.5 -110 u69.5 -108 u71.5 -114 u71.5 -114 u148.5 -108  
Final
Baylor Bears 667 Baylor
+190 +165 +155 +160 +162 N/A N/A +170 +170 +195  
Arizona Wildcats 668 Arizona
-230 -200 -210 -210 -195 N/A N/A -225 -225 -238  
Final
Baylor Bears 667 Baylor
+5.5 -110 -2.5 -110 N/A N/A +2.5 -125 N/A +2.5 -120 N/A N/A +5.5 -112  
Arizona Wildcats 668 Arizona
-5.5 -110 +2.5 -110 N/A N/A -2.5 -105 N/A -2.5 -104 N/A N/A -5.5 -108  
Final
Baylor Bears 667 Baylor
o150 -112 o76 -110 N/A N/A o77.5 -115 N/A o77.5 -113 N/A N/A o148.5 -112  
Arizona Wildcats 668 Arizona
u150 -108 u76 -110 N/A N/A u77.5 -115 N/A u77.5 -113 N/A N/A u148.5 -108  
Final
Baylor Bears 667 Baylor
+190 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A +195  
Arizona Wildcats 668 Arizona
-230 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A -238  

BAYLOR VS. ARIZONA PREDICTION

Analyzing the betting market dynamics, the Baylor Bears stand out as an intriguing moneyline pick. Despite being the underdog with odds of +190, Baylor is drawing 44% of the money and only 14% of the bets. This indicates an interest from sharp bettors, often characterized by larger, more confident wagers.

Furthermore, sharp action is significantly leaning towards Baylor on the spread. This professional betting tendency suggests value in siding with Baylor, as sharps can shift market lines with well-informed bets. In opposition, the Arizona Wildcats, despite being favorites, are handling 68% of the money, highlighting a classic public versus professional betting dichotomy.

In this tactical showdown, it's crucial for bettors to consider the insights from sharp action and the weight of money distribution, both of which favor Baylor's chances to cover the spread and potentially win outright against the spread-focused predictions.

For all of your college basketball picks and the latest odds, check out our up-to-date college basketball odds page. Stay informed and make well-researched wagers to enhance your betting strategy.

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PRO PICK: BAYLOR MONEYLINE +190

Updated on 1/14/25

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Dylan Wilkerson

Dylan Wilkerson

Dylan Wilkerson has over 2 years of experience reporting and analyzing the sports betting industry for various sites. His portfolio includes work for SportsHandle and Action Network, in addition to VegasInsider. His favorite sports are the NFL, College Football, The PGA Tour, the LIV Tour, and Cricket. Dylan has a broad and deep understanding of various sports-related topics. More from Dylan Wilkerson
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