Kansas State Wildcats vs Baylor Bears NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/22/25
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Wildcats versus the Bears? Tip off is at at 9:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPNU. The game will be played at Foster Pavilion in Waco, TX. This Big 12 conference matchup has an over/under of 141.5 points, and Baylor is favored to win by -12.5 at home vs. Kansas State.
KANSAS STATE WILDCATS VS BAYLOR BEARS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Kansas State Wildcats +12.5
This game will be played at Foster Pavilion at 9:00 ET on Wednesday, January 22nd.
WHY BET THE KANSAS STATE WILDCATS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Bears.
- Even though we have Baylor winning straight-up, we like Kansas State at +12.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 141.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.
Will Kansas State Pull Through as the Underdog Road Team?
Kansas State Wildcats Recent Game/Games
Kansas State fell to 7-10 on the season after an 84-74 loss to Kansas on Saturday. The Wildcats were +15 point underdogs going into the game, but managed to cover the spread.
After trailing 39-29 at halftime, Kansas State scored 45 points in the 2nd half, but also allowed 45 points. The total points for the game were 158, surpassing the O/U line of 139.5.
Kansas State put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 45.8% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 50.8%, thanks to hitting 63.6% of their two-point attempts (21/33), though they struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 23.1% of their threes (6/26).
Hunter Dickinson led the way with 25 points, shooting 63.2% (12/19) and grabbing 8 rebounds. Zeke Mayo added 24 points, hitting 4 of 7 from three-point range (57.1%). Coleman Hawkins contributed 10 assists, despite shooting just 1 of 7 from deep.
Despite Kansas State’s defensive struggles, they still managed to put up 84 points. Their opponent shot 55% from the field, including 62% on two-point attempts, hitting 31 of 56 shots overall.
From beyond the arc, Kansas State allowed 6 threes on 16 attempts, a 37% clip. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 16 free throws, or 76%.
Can the Bears Hold Strong at Home?
Baylor Bears Recent Game/Games
Baylor’s season record dropped to 10-6 after a 74-71 home loss to TCU on Sunday. The Bears, who were -12.5 favorites, failed to cover the spread.
After leading 39-32 at halftime, Baylor allowed 42 points in the second half while scoring just 32. The total points for the game were 145, surpassing the over/under line of 138.5.
Baylor’s offense put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 39.7% from the field and 36% from beyond the arc, hitting 9 of 25 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 47.6%, and they connected on 66.7% of their free throws, going 12 for 18 from the line.
VJ Edgecombe contributed 18 points and 4 assists, while Brendan Wenzel added 17 points, hitting 4 of 8 from three-point range. Norchad Omier led the team with 20 points and 5 rebounds, and Ernest Udeh Jr. grabbed 15 rebounds to go along with his 16 points.
Despite Baylor’s defensive efforts, they allowed 74 points on 39% shooting from the field. The opposing team went 25/63 overall, including 16/38 from two-point range, where they shot 42%.
From beyond the arc, Baylor’s defense gave up 9 threes on 25 attempts, with the other team shooting 36% from three-point range. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 18 times, where they made 12 free throws, shooting 66%.