Utah vs Baylor Prediction 1/25/25 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article we will formulate a Utah vs Baylor prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, January 25th at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Utah Utes Betting Preview

The Utah Utes are 11-7 (3-4) this year after they lost to Houston by a score of 70-36 in their last game. Utah trailed 41-17 at halftime and only managed 19 points in the second half in the loss. The Utes shot 30.2% from the field, 29.4% on three pointers, and 41.7% on free throws in the game. Gabe Madsen led Utah with eight points and two rebounds, while Keanu Dawes added seven points and nine rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Utes defeated BYU by a score of 73-72 and TCU by a score of 73-65. Utah has won three of their last four games and they are currently tied for eighth in the Big 12 standings. Utah has scored 77.7 points per game and they have allowed 70 points against per game, while also averaging 40.3 rebounds and 19.2 assists per game this season. Gabe Madsen is averaging 15.3 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game, while Ezra Ausar is averaging 10.6 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 0.8 assists per game this year. Utah is shooting 46.2% from the field, 62.4% on free throws, and 34.3% on three pointers this season. 

Baylor Bears Betting Preview

The Baylor Bears are 12-6 (4-3) this season after they defeated Kansas State by a score of 70-62 in their last game. Baylor trailed 30-26 at halftime, but they scored 44 points in the second half in the win. The Bears shot 37.5% from the field, 37.9% on three pointers, and 81% on free throws in the game. VJ Edgecombe led Baylor with 30 points and three assists, while Jalen Celestine added 18 points and seven rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Bears lost to TCU by a score of 74-71 and Arizona by a score of 81-70. Baylor has won three of their last five games and they are currently tied for sixth in the Big 12 standings. Baylor has scored 80.2 points per game and they have allowed 68.2 points against per game, while also averaging 36.8 rebounds and 16.1 assists per game this season. Norchad Omier is averaging 15.1 points, 10.1 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game, while VJ Edgecombe is averaging 13.8 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game this year. Baylor is shooting 46.2% from the field, 71.5% on free throws, and 36.5% on three pointers this season. 

Why Utah will beat Baylor

• Utah has won 26 of its last 29 games at Jon M. Huntsman Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Baylor has lost each of its last four road day games against the Big 12 Conference.
• Baylor has lost the first half in each of its last four road day games against the Big 12 Conference.

Utah vs Baylor Prediction 

Utah comes into this matchup after winning three of their last four games, but they were just blown out by Houston in their last game. The Utes are shooting 46.2% from the field and they are scoring 77.7 points per game this year. Utah’s defensive numbers aren’t great, but they have played decently well on defense in three of their last four games. Baylor has lost two of their last three games and needed a huge second half to avoid a third straight loss in their last game. The Bears have very similar numbers to Utah this season, but they have allowed 74 and 81 points in their last two losses. I really don’t like how Baylor is playing right now, so give me Utah at home.