
Baylor vs Kansas State Prediction 1/22/25 College Basketball Picks Today
Kansas State (7-10) vs. Baylor (11-6)
January 22, 2025 9:00 pm EDT
The Line: Baylor -11.5; Over/Under: 141.5
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In this article, we will formulate a Baylor vs Kansas State prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, January 22nd at Foster Pavilion in Waco, Texas. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
Baylor Bears Betting Preview
The Baylor Bears are 11-6 (3-3) this season after they lost to TCU by a score of 74-71 in their last game. Baylor led 39-32 at halftime, but they allowed 42 points in the second half in the loss. The Bears shot 39.7% from the field, 36% on three-pointers, and 66.7% on free throws in the game. Norchad Omier led Baylor with 20 points and five rebounds, while VJ Edgecombe added 18 points and four assists in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Bears lost to Arizona by a score of 81-70 but did beat Arizona State by a score of 72-66 before that. Baylor has lost three of their last five games and they are currently tied for seventh in the Big 12 standings. Baylor has scored 80.8 points per game and they have allowed 68.5 points per game, while also averaging 36.9 rebounds and 16.2 assists per game this season. Norchad Omier is averaging 15.8 points, 9.9 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game, while VJ Edgecombe is averaging 12.8 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game this year. Baylor is shooting 46.6% from the field, 70.8% on free throws, and 36.4% on three-pointers this season.
Kansas State Wildcats Betting Preview
The Kansas State Wildcats are 7-10 (1-5) this year after they lost to Kansas by a score of 84-74 in their last game. Kansas State trailed 39-29 at halftime, but they did score 45 points in the second half in the loss. The Wildcats shot 45.8% from the field, 23.1% on three-pointers, and 73.7% on free throws in the game. Coleman Hawkins led Kansas State with 15 points and 10 assists, while David N’Guessan added 13 points and five rebounds in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Wildcats lost to Texas Tech by a score of 61-57 and Houston by a score of 87-57. Kansas State has lost five games in a row and eight of their last nine, and they are currently second to last in the Big 12 standings. Kansas State has scored 73.2 points per game and they have allowed 71.9 points per game, while also averaging 33.4 rebounds and 16.4 assists per game this year. David N’Guessan is averaging 12.6 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game, while Brendan Hausen is averaging 11.9 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game this year. Kansas State is shooting 45.1% from the field, 68.3% on free throws, and 33.4% on three-pointers this season.
Why Baylor will beat Kansas State
- Baylor has won 10 of its last 11 games at Foster Pavilion.
- Kansas State has lost eight of its last nine games.
- Baylor has won the first half in each of its last nine home games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Baylor vs Kansas State Prediction
Baylor comes into this matchup after dropping their last two games, but they will try to bounce back at home here. The Bears played very poorly in the second half against TCU in their last game, which resulted in a bad loss at home. Baylor has had a decent offense this year, but their defense has led the way, allowing just 68.5 points per game. The Bears need to refocus on defense, as they have allowed 74 and 81 points in their last two games. Kansas State is trying to snap a losing streak, but they have scored just 57 points in two of their last three games. I don’t love how Baylor is currently playing, but I don’t think Kansas State has the scoring to really give this Baylor defense trouble. Take the Bears at home.