The Baylor Bears (15-6, 6-2 Big 12) look to extend their six-game winning streak against the Texas Longhorns (12-10, 4-5 Big 12) at Frank Erwin Special Events Center. The game is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 6, 2019.
Baylor Bears at Texas Longhorns Free Prediction
The Bears come in on a high note after thoroughly outplaying the TCU Horned Frogs in their last game, 90-64. Baylor’s offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest advantage over TCU. The Bears had a rate of 50.0 (above their season average of 38.0), while the Horned Frogs posted a mark of 30.6. Baylor was led by Makai Mason, who was the game’s leading scorer with 40 points on 14-for-20 shooting.
The last time the Longhorns were in action, they fell to the No. 20 Iowa State Cyclones, 65-60. Iowa State’s 14.3 turnover percentage was their biggest strength over Texas, who had a mark of 17.6. The Cyclones’ mark was worse than their season average of 14.1. Kerwin Roach II put together a good performance for Texas, leading both teams in scoring with 19 points on 5-for-15 shooting.
After the Bears won both matchups against the Longhorns last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the last matchup, Baylor won 74-73. Baylor had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (44.1 vs. 32.6). Texas, meanwhile, had a much better turnover percentage (5.8 vs. 15.1).
Both teams have had a player take their game to the next level over their last five games. Mason (17 points,3.2 assists) has been fantastic for the Bears while Roach II (16 points,3.2 assists) has made solid contributions to the Longhorns.
Half-court execution will be critical when a pair of the nation’s slowest-paced teams clash. Texas ranks 258th in possessions per game (67.9) and Baylor is 314th (66.7).
Baylor at Texas Odds Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Baylor ranks 47th in rebounds per game (38.4) while Texas ranks 175th (35.2).
The Longhorns rank 43rd in blocks per game (4.3) while the Bears rank 156th in blocks allowed per game (4.1).
Texas ranks 25th in assists allowed per game (10.8) while Baylor ranks 86th (12.3).
The Bears rank 45th in three pointers allowed per game (19.8) while the Longhorns rank 99th (21.5).
Texas ranks 48th in steals allowed per game (5.5) while Baylor ranks 78th (5.9).
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The Bears’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 16.8, up from 9.7 for the season.
During their last five games, the Longhorns have scored an average of 71.4 points per game (0.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 72.6 points per game (6.0 above their season average).
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