Free NCAA Hoops Pick: Baylor vs. Cougars CBB Odds
Looking for Baylor Bears vs. BYU Cougars NCAA basketball free pick & CBB odds? CBB betting sees the Baylor taking on the Cougars on Tuesday, February 20th at Marriott Center, in BYU, UT. Cappers Picks provides complimentary expert handicapping picks all college basketball season long including all CBB games so stay tuned for more FREE NCAA predictions like this Baylor BYU matchup.
NCAA Handicapping Analysis:
(19-6) Baylor Bears vs. BYU Cougars (18-7)
Date: Tuesday, February 20th
Time: 9:00 PM EST
Venue: Marriott Center, BYU, UT
NCAA Betting ATS Odds: Baylor +3 | Cougars -3 (Bet Now!)
CBB Moneyline Odds: Cougars +128 | Baylor -158
CBB Total: O/U 155.5
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The Bears and Cougars are set to face off at 9:00 ET on ESPN. The Cougars will host the game at Marriott Center in Provo, UT.
The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 155.5 points, and BYU is favored by -3 to win at home against Baylor.
Bears vs. Cougars ATS
Against the spread, Baylor is 15-8-1 this season. On the road, they have gone 5-4 vs. the spread. As the underdog, their ATS record is 3-2. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Bears have gone 5-5 vs. the spread.
As the favorite this season, BYU has gone 14-6-1 vs. the spread. However, in their last three games as the favorite, they have failed to cover. Overall, their ATS mark at home is 11-5.
Baylor Bears
So far this season, Baylor has gone 19-6 overall with an 8-4 record in Big 12 play. The Bears have won two straight games and are coming off a 94-81 victory over West Virginia. For the season, Baylor has gone 4-5 on the road compared to a 14-1 mark at home.
As the underdog, Baylor has gone 1-4 this season compared to a record of 17-2 when favored. The Bears are 5-5 in their last 10 road games and 2-3 in their last five.
So far this season, the over/under record for Baylor games is 13-11 and today’s line of 155.5 is higher than the average over/under line in their games (148). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 147 points and in their last five games, the average is 145 points. The over/under record for their games over their last three contests is 1-2.
Baylor Bears Stats
Baylor’s offense is coming off a good game, putting up 94 points vs. West Virginia. Overall, they hit 53.6% of their shots from the field and went 22/30 from the free-throw line. The top scorer for the Bears was Ja’Kobe Walter with 23 points, while Jayden Nunn also chipped in with 20 points.
Coming into today’s game, the Baylor defense is giving up an average of 70.7 points per contest. In their previous game vs. West Virginia, the Mountaineers finished with a field goal percentage of 52% and a total of 81 points vs. Baylor.
BYU Cougars
BYU is 14-2 at home this season, and they are favored by three points in this game. They have an average scoring margin of +21.2 points per game at home, and their record as the favorite is 18-3. In their last game, they lost to Oklahoma State by a score of 93-83.
So far this season, the Cougars have an overall record of 18-7, and their record in Big 12 games is 6-6. They have gone 12-1 in non-conference games, and they have won three straight games at home. Their record in their last 10 home games is 8-2.
So far this season, the over/under record for BYU games is 12-13. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 and over their last five games, the over/under record is 3-2. Today’s over/under line of 155.5 is higher than the average over/under line in their games this season (149.9) and over their last three games, the average scoring total is 163 points.
BYU Cougars Stats
In their most recent game, the Cougars’ offense tallied 83 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 83.4 points per game. Fousseyni Traore led the team in scoring, putting up 17 points. Additionally, Trevin Knell contributed 16 points for the Cougars.
At present, the Cougars’ defense is nationally ranked 88th, allowing 68.6 points per game. In today’s game vs. Baylor, the BYU defense will be looking to do a better job avoiding putting opponents on the line. In their last game, BYU made 20 free-throws vs. the Cougars.
NCAA Stats
| Stat | BAYL | BYU |
|---|---|---|
| Points Per Game | 83 (26th) | 83.4 (24th) |
| FG % | 49% (37th) | 47% (90th) |
| 3 Point FG% | 40% (39th) | 35% (115th) |
| 3 Point Attempts | 22.3 (167th) | 32.4 (2nd) |
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Baylor Bears vs. BYU Cougars NCAA Basketball Betting Trends
- The Bears are 3-2 in their last five games as an underdog.
- Conversely, the Cougars are 2-3 ATS in their last five games as a favorite.
- Also, the Bears are 6-4 ATS in their last ten road games.
- On the other side, the Cougars have gone 3-5-2 across their last ten home games.
- Over the Bears’ last 3 road games, the over/under record is 2-1.
- The Cougars’ have an over/under record of 2-1 in their last 3 games at home.
NCAA Basketball Betting – 4* Baylor Bears vs. BYU Cougars Free Pick: Baylor +3
For a point-spread bet in this Cougars vs. Cougars matchup, we’re leaning towards the Cougars at -3. Although our projections show the Cougars winning 73-72, we suggest placing your bet on the Bears for the point-spread.
Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 155.5, and our model predicts the Bears and Cougars to score a combined 145 points. We recommend betting on the under.
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— BYU Men's Basketball (@BYUMBB) February 19, 2024
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