Baylor Bears vs Colorado Buffaloes Betting Pick & Prediction 9/21/24
FOX will be covering the week four matchup between the Baylor Bears and Colorado Buffaloes, set to kick off at 8:00 ET from Folsom Field in Boulder. Both teams are 2-1 on the season, and the Buffaloes are the slight -1.5-point favorites at home. The over/under line is currently sitting at 53.5 points. Bettors can catch this one on TV or head to the sportsbooks to watch and wager.
BAYLOR BEARS VS COLORADO BUFFALOES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Baylor Bears +1.5
This game will be played at Folsom Field at 8:00 ET on Saturday, September 21st.
WHY BET THE BAYLOR BEARS:
- We have the Colorado Buffaloes winning this one by a score of 27 to 26
- Even though we like the Colorado Buffaloes to win, our ATS pick is to take the Baylor Bears at +1.5
- We see this game finishing below the line of 53.5 points
Will The Baylor Bears Pick Up A Win On The Road?
Baylor improved to 2-1 on the season with a 31-3 victory over Air Force in their most recent game. The Bears, who were -17 point favorites, not only won but also covered the spread. The over/under line was set at 41 points, but the game finished with a total of 34 points, hitting the under.
After a close 3-0 first quarter, Air Force tied the game at 3-3 in the second. Baylor then dominated the third quarter, outscoring Air Force 17-0, and added 8 more points in the fourth to secure the win.
In their 31-3 win over Air Force, Baylor’s offense put up 478 total yards, with 230 yards coming on the ground. The Bears’ rushing attack was particularly effective, resulting in three touchdowns. Sawyer Robertson led the passing game, completing 75% of his passes for 248 yards, with his longest completion going for 81 yards to Ashtyn Hawkins.
Bryson Washington was a key contributor to the ground game, rushing for 106 yards on 12 carries and finding the end zone once.
Baylor’s defense was dominant in their most recent game, holding Air Force to just 25 passing yards on 2 completions. The Bears’ secondary also came up with an interception, while the defense as a whole allowed just 218 total yards. Air Force managed only 12 first downs, and Baylor’s run defense, while giving up 193 yards, kept them out of the end zone.
Will The Colorado Buffaloes Win At Home Over The Baylor Bears?
Colorado is now 2-1 after a 28-9 road win over Colorado State. The Buffaloes, who were -7.5 point favorites, not only won but also covered the spread. This game’s over/under line was 59 points, but the teams combined for just 37 points, resulting in the under hitting.
The Buffaloes took a 3-0 lead in the first quarter and then added 14 more points in the second quarter while holding Colorado State to just a field goal. After a third-quarter touchdown, Colorado led 21-3 and eventually won by 19 points.
Colorado’s offense was led by quarterback Shedeur Sanders in their 28-9 win, with Sanders throwing for 310 yards and four touchdowns. He completed 73.5% of his passes and ended the game with a passer rating of 116.88. Travis Hunter was his primary target, catching 13 passes for 100 yards.
The Buffaloes’ offense totaled 419 yards, with 109 yards coming on the ground. Micah Welch led the team in rushing, gaining 65 yards on just nine carries.
Colorado’s defense allowed 340 total yards in their most recent game, but they managed to come up with two interceptions and hold Colorado State to just nine points. The Buffaloes’ secondary was effective, limiting Colorado State to 209 passing yards on 22 completions. However, they did struggle to contain the run, giving up 131 yards on the ground and one rushing touchdown.