Baylor Bears (14-3) vs. Texas Longhorns (12-5)
Baylor Bears vs. Texas Longhorns 1/20/24 – As the NCAA Men’s Basketball season heats up, an intriguing clash awaits Saturday between Baylor Bears and Texas Longhorns – two teams that boast strong 14-3 and 12-5 records respectively – respectively. ESPN will cover this game that provide NCAAB Daily Prediction at Moody Center starting at 12:00 PM ET; fans are eagerly awaiting it as both have shown promise this season.
Baylor Bears have shown off an impressive 84.8 points per game average on offense and have an outstanding field goal percentage of 49.6% and three-point field goal percentage of 40.4%, as well as impressive defensive efforts with 6.9 steals and 3.8 blocks per game on defense. Their road performance against the spread, though, reveals some potential vulnerability when traveling away from home.
Texas Longhorns have also displayed their abilities, scoring an average of 77.7 points per game with a field goal percentage of 48.1% and three-point shooting at 36.8% – slightly below Baylor’s three-point mark but still impressive. Defensive rebounding excels, averaging 26.3 per game on defense and boasting more blocks per game (5.3) than Baylor. Nevertheless, their record against the spread, both overall (2-3) and road game (1-3), suggests potential challenges to covering it.
Baylor Bears vs. Texas Longhorns 1/20/24 Game Info
| When: | Saturday, January 20, 2024, at 12:00 PM ET |
| Where: | Moody Center |
| TV: | ESPN |
| Stream: | Sofascore |
Ja’Kobe Walter (Guard) vs. Max Abmas (Guard)
In one of the key individual matchups of this game, Baylor Bears guard Ja’Kobe Walter faces off against Texas Longhorns guard Max Abmas. Walter has played in 17 games this season, averaging 29.1 minutes, 14.8 points, 4.4 rebounds, 1.5 assists, and 1.1 steals per game. He is shooting 42.1% from the field, 36.5% from three-point range, and 85.1% from the free throw line. Walter has been taking good care of the basketball as well, averaging only 1.1 turnovers per contest.
On the other side, Max Abmas has suited up for 16 games, playing 34.3 minutes per game. He leads the Longhorns in scoring with 18 points per game, while adding 2.8 rebounds, 4.4 assists, and 0.9 steals. Abmas is a highly efficient shooter, making 46% of his field goals, 41.3% of his threes, and 90.9% of his free throws. However, he has struggled with turnovers, coughing it up 2.5 times per game.
This matchup pits two efficient scoring guards against each other. Both Walter and Abmas are critical offensive players for their teams. Whichever guard can minimize mistakes while still producing points efficiently could swing this game in their team’s favor. With the slim 1.5-point spread, this head-to-head battle in the backcourt is one to watch closely.
NCAAB Odds/Point Spread: TBD, Total Odds: TBD
With the betting odds yet to be determined, it’s challenging to provide a definitive insight. However, considering both teams’ performances and trends, this game promises to be closely contested.
Baylor Bears Betting Trends
Baylor are 4-1 in their last 5 games, showing strong recent form. However, against the spread in their last 5 games, the Bears are just 3-2. Baylor is 2-4 against the spread in road games, so they have struggled to cover on the road. Meanwhile, totals have gone OVER in only 1 of Baylor’s last 5 games. But in the Bears’ past 10 home games, totals have gone OVER 5 times.
Texas Longhorns Betting Trends
Over their last 5 games, Texas has a record of 3-2. Against the spread, the Longhorns are 2-3 ATS over their last 5 contests. Texas has gone 1-3 ATS in road games, also struggling against the number on the road. As for totals, 3 of Texas’ last 5 games have gone OVER. And in their previous 12 home games, Texas has gone OVER the total 5 times.
Baylor Bears vs. Texas Longhorns 1/20/24 Betting Picks
Based on the analysis and betting trends, this game is shaping up to be a tightly contested affair. Baylor’s offensive strength is counterbalanced by their less convincing road performance against the spread. Texas, while not as dominant offensively, has a strong defensive game that could trouble Baylor.
In considering a pick, Texas Longhorns, with their home advantage and defensive solidity, might have a slight edge. However, the Baylor Bears’ offensive firepower cannot be underestimated. For prop bets, looking at individual player performances, especially in scoring and three-point shooting, could be fruitful. The over/under will hinge significantly on both teams’ ability to execute their offensive strategies effectively.
This prediction anticipates a close game, with Baylor’s offensive edge giving them a narrow victory over Texas. However, as always in college basketball, surprises are never far off, making this an intriguing matchup for both fans and bettors. Don’t forget to look out for more premium experts picks as the game approaches.
Free Pick and Prediction: Baylor Bears 78,Texas Longhorns 74