The Baylor Bears will try to pay off for their supporters and betting fans on Saturday when they play host to the Texas Longhorns at Ferrell Center in NCAA basketball odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Texas Longhorns opened as 4-point underdogs in this one at most sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total was set to open a bit later (check out Sportsbook for the latest situation).
Texas Longhorns vs Baylor Bears Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Baylor Bears battles the Texas Longhorns, currently sitting with a 10-4 mark (5-6 ATS). The OVER/UNDER records, always important for totals betting, are 4-5 for the Baylor Bears and 4-6-1 for the Texas Longhorns.
The Bears - Longhorns odds would favor the Longhorns if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Baylor is rated No. 152 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Texas is at No. 137.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up Baylor's No. 53 nationally ranked offense (80.86 points per game) against a Texas Longhorns defense that sits as the No. 21 at 63.36 PPG. The Baylor Bears have been averaging 50% from the field, more than the Longhorns have managed so far this season (44.68% on average).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Dylan Osetkowski scored 25 points leading the Longhorns to a 74-70 victory over Iowa State at Hilton Coliseum on Monday.
The Bears wasted a 28-point performance from Jo Acuil in losing to TCU 81-78 on Tuesday at Ferrell Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Texas home to TCU, Wednesday, January 10th
Baylor at West Virginia, Tuesday, January 9th