Louisville Cardinals vs Baylor Bears NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 2/14

The Louisville Cardinals, ranked 24th, will take on the Baylor Bears in a non-conference game at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas. The game is set for Saturday, February 14, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET and will be broadcast on ESPN. Louisville, from the Atlantic Coast Conference, comes into the game with an 18-6 record, while Baylor from the Big 12 holds a 13-11 record.

Louisville is favored with a spread of -6.5 and a moneyline of -342. Baylor, the underdog, has a spread of +6.5 and a moneyline of +252. The over/under for the game is set at 163.5. This neutral site game provides an exciting opportunity for both teams to showcase their skills outside of conference play.

Louisville Cardinals vs Baylor Bears Game Day Info

  • Sport: College Basketball
  • Teams: Louisville Cardinals vs Baylor Bears
  • Venue: Dickies Arena, Fort Worth TX
  • Date: Saturday, February 14, 2026
  • Louisville Cardinals Spread: -6.5 (-119)
  • Baylor Bears Spread: +6.5 (-106)
  • Louisville Cardinals MoneyLine: -342
  • Baylor Bears MoneyLine: +252
  • Over: 163.5 (-112)
  • Under: 163.5 (-114)

Louisville Cardinals Team Preview

The Louisville Cardinals have a strong season with a record of 18-6. They hold an AP rank of 24 and play in the Atlantic Coast Conference. Their recent performance includes a 3-0 record in their last three games, highlighting their form.

Offensively, the Cardinals score an average of 87.1 points per game, ranking them 18th in the nation. They are effective from beyond the arc, making 11.8 three-pointers per game, which ranks 13th. Their field goal percentage stands at 47.0%, placing them 87th overall.

Mikel Brown Jr. is a key player, scoring 45 points in a recent game against North Carolina State. Ryan Conwell also contributes significantly, averaging 18.9 points per game. The team is strong on the boards, with 40.3 rebounds per game, ranking them 37th nationally.

Baylor Bears Team Preview

The Baylor Bears have shown strong offensive performances recently. Against BYU, they scored 94 points with a field goal percentage of 51.6%. Tounde Yessoufou led the team with 37 points, showing his scoring ability.

The Bears have a record of 13-11 this season. At home, they have been better, with a 9-5 record. This performance has helped them stay competitive in the Big 12 conference.

Cameron Carr has been a key player for the Bears. He averages 19.8 points per game with a field goal percentage of 52.5%. His shooting skills are crucial for the team’s offensive success.

BTB Betting Pick

For the spread, Louisville is favored by 6.5 points. Louisville averages 87.1 points per game, while Baylor scores 83.9 points. With Louisville’s strong offense and effective field goal percentage ranked 28th, they have the edge. The pick is Louisville to cover the -6.5 spread.

The over/under line is set at 163.5 points. Louisville and Baylor both have high-scoring offenses, with Louisville at 87.1 points per game and Baylor at 83.9 points. Given their scoring abilities, the projected total score is likely to exceed the line. The recommendation is to take the over 163.5 points.