
Arizona vs Baylor Prediction 1/14/25 College Basketball Picks Today
Baylor (11-4) vs. Arizona (10-5)
January 14, 2025 11:00 pm EDT
The Line: Arizona -5.5; Over/Under: 149.5
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In this article, we will formulate an Arizona vs Baylor prediction for this College Basketball game on Tuesday, January 14th at the McKale Memorial Center in Tucson, Arizona. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
Arizona Wildcats Betting Preview
The Arizona Wildcats are 10-5 (4-0) this year after they defeated UCF by a score of 88-80 in their last game. Arizona led 45-42 at halftime and added 43 points in the second half for the win. The Wildcats shot 46.7% from the field, 39.1% on three-pointers, and 79.3% on free throws in the game. Caleb Love has led Arizona with 16 points and eight rebounds, while Anthony Dell’Orso added 15 points and three assists in the game.
Prior to that win, the Wildcats defeated West Virginia by a score of 75-56 and Cincinnati by a score of 72-67. Arizona has won six games in a row and they are one of three teams that are still undefeated in Big 12 play. Arizona has scored 84.4 points per game and they have allowed 68.5 points per game, while also averaging 41.4 rebounds and 17.1 assists per game this season. Caleb Love is averaging 15.8 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game, while Jaden Bradley is averaging 11.6 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game this season. Arizona is shooting 48.5% from the field, 75.4% on free throws, and 31.9% on three-pointers this year.
Baylor Bears Betting Preview
The Baylor Bears are 11-4 (3-1) this season after they defeated Arizona State in overtime by a score of 72-66 in their last game. Baylor led 32-20 at halftime, but they only scored 29 points in the second half, before getting the win and cover in overtime. The Bears shot 43.1% from the field, 38.1% on three-pointers, and 66.7% on free throws in the game. Norchad Omier led Baylor with 19 points and eight rebounds, while VJ Edgecombe added 15 points and four rebounds in the win.
Prior to that game, the Bears defeated Cincinnati by a score of 68-48 but did lose to Iowa State by a score of 74-55 before that. Baylor has won six of their last seven games and their other three losses this year were against Gonzaga, Tennessee, and UConn. Baylor has scored 82.1 points per game and they have allowed 67.3 points per game, while also averaging 38.3 rebounds and 16.5 assists per game this season. Norchad Omier is averaging 15.9 points, 10.6 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game, while VJ Edgecombe is averaging 12.4 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game this year. Baylor is shooting 47% from the field, 70.8% on free throws, and 36.7% on three-pointers this season. Baylor will meet TCU and Kansas State after this game.
Why Arizona will beat Baylor
- Arizona has won 41 of its last 43 night games at McKale Memorial Center.
- Arizona has won the first half in each of its last six games.
Why Baylor will beat Arizona
- Baylor has won each of its last nine games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Baylor has won the first half in each of its last nine games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Arizona vs Baylor Prediction
Arizona comes into this matchup looking to extend their six-game winning streak and they will be at home for this game. The Wildcats have scored at least 88 points in three of their last five games and they are shooting 48.5% from the field. Baylor has won six of their last seven games, but they played a terrible second half against Arizona State in their last game and nearly lost. The Bears are shooting 47% from the field, but their offense over the last three games has struggled. I think we are going to see plenty of points in this game, as Arizona’s pace has been very quick over the last few weeks. Take the over in this matchup.