Baylor vs Tarleton State Prediction 11-17-24 College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Baylor vs Tarleton State prediction for this College Basketball game on Sunday, November 17th 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 2-1 this season after they defeated Sam Houston by a score of 104-67 in their last game. Baylor led 54-37 at halftime and added 50 more points in the second half for the easy win. The Bears shot 58.6% from the field, 43.8% on three pointers, and 72.7% on free throws in the game. Jayden Nunn led Baylor with 19 points and four assists in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Bears defeated Arkansas by a score of 72-67, but did lose to Gonzaga in their season opener. Baylor has scored 79.7 points per game and they have allowed 78.3 points against per game, while also averaging 35.3 rebounds and 17.7 assists per game this season. Norchad Omier is averaging 16.0 points, 10.3 rebounds, and 1.0 assist per game, while Baylor is shooting 47.9% from the field, 68.8% on free throws, and 31.2% on three pointers this year. 

Tarleton State Texans Betting Preview

The Tarleton State Texans are 1-3 this year after they defeated Tabor by a score of 88-57 in their last game. Tarleton State led 44-34 at the half and they held Tabor to just 23 second half points in the win. The Texans shot 55.7% from the field, 25% on three pointers, and 78.3% on free throws in the game. Joseph Martinez led Tarleton State with 17 points and four assists in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Texans lost their first three games of the season against Florida State, Sam Houston, and SMU. Tarleton State has scored 66 points per game and they have allowed 79 points against per game, while also averaging 31.3 rebounds and 11.5 assists per game this season. Bubu Benjamin is averaging 16.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game, while Tarleton State is shooting 42.9% from the field, 70.2% on free throws, and 33.3% on three pointers this year. 

Why Tarleton State will cover

• Tarleton State has won each of its last four road games following a home win.
• Tarleton State has won the first half in 10 of its last 13 games.

Baylor vs Tarleton State Prediction 

Baylor comes into this matchup ranked #12 in the country and they will be at home, where they just won by nearly 40 points in their last game. The Bears might have some poor defensive numbers on the season, but they have been very good outside of that loss to Gonzaga. Both teams played Sam Houston so far this year, with Baylor winning by 37 points and Tarleton State losing by 29. Baylor is obviously the way better team in this game, but I don’t love taking teams to cover these huge spreads, especially when there is little motivation. Take the points here.