Cincinnati vs Baylor Prediction 2/25/25 College Basketball Picks Today
Baylor (16-11) vs. Cincinnati (16-11)
February 25, 2025 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Cincinnati -2.5; Over/Under: 139.5
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The Baylor Bears and Cincinnati Bearcats meet Tuesday in college basketball action at the Fifth Third Arena. Here’s a Cincinnati vs Baylor Prediction. This article will include a Cincinnati vs Baylor Pick.
Baylor Bears Betting Preview
The Baylor Bears lost to Arizona and Colorado, and they play Oklahoma State, TCU, and Houston next. Baylor hopes to avoid three straight losses for the first time this season.
The Baylor Bears are averaging 78.5 points on 45.4 percent shooting and allowing 70.3 points on 44.1 percent shooting. Norchad Omier is averaging 15.8 points and 10.4 rebounds, while VJ Edgecombe is averaging 14.7 points and 5.2 rebounds. Robert Wright III is the third double-digit scorer and Jeremy Roach is grabbing 2 rebounds. The Baylor Bears are shooting 35.8 percent from beyond the arc and 75.2 percent from the free throw line. The Baylor Bears are allowing 35.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.4 rebounds per game.
Cincinnati Bearcats Betting Preview
The Cincinnati Bearcats lost to West Virginia, beat TCU, and they play Houston, Kansas State, and Oklahoma State next. Cincinnati is a perfect 3-0 at home this season.
The Cincinnati Bearcats are averaging 71.7 points on 45.5 percent shooting and allowing 65 points on 41.9 percent shooting. Jizzle James is averaging 12.4 points and 3.9 assists, while Simas Lukosius is averaging 11.4 points and 3.1 rebounds. Dillion Mitchell is the third double-digit scorer and Dan Skillings Jr. is grabbing 3.9 rebounds. The Cincinnati Bearcats are shooting 32.9 percent from beyond the arc and 66.7 percent from the free throw line. The Cincinnati Bearcats are allowing 31.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32 rebounds per game.
Why the Cincinnati Bearcats will win
- Cincinnati has won 27 of its last 29 night games at Fifth Third Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Baylor has lost each of its last four road games.
- Baylor has lost the first half in each of its last six night games against the Big 12 Conference.
Why the Baylor Bears will win
- Baylor has won 30 of its last 35 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Cincinnati has lost three of its last four games following a home win.
- Baylor has won the first half in 14 of its last 17 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of Baylor’s last eight games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 141+ points.
- Each of Cincinnati’s last five home night games against the Big 12 Conference has produced a total of 146+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Cincinnati ranks 359th among Division 1 teams for free throws made per game this season (9.7).
- Cincinnati ranks 15th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (14.2).
- Baylor ranks 42nd among Division 1 teams for offensive rating this season (116.3).
- Baylor ranks 42nd among Division 1 teams for defensive rating this season (104.1).
Cincinnati vs Baylor Injury Report
Cincinnati will be without Connor Hickman and Tyler McKinley, while Simas Lukosius is questionable. Baylor will be without Josh Ojianwuna and Yanis Ndjonga, while Jayden Nunn is questionable with an illness.
Cincinnati vs Baylor Prediction
Baylor and Cincinnati have been inconsistent this season so it’s a matter of which team shows up. I’m going to lean toward Cincinnati at home where it’s seen 11 of its 16 wins come. Baylor has lost eight of its 10 road games. Baylor has lost three of its last four games overall and the defense just isn’t as good as we’re used to seeing. Baylor has allowed 70 or more points in eight straight games. Cincinnati is top-25 in scoring defense and top-100 in field goal percentage defense. I’ll lay the bucket with Cincinnati at home.
