Feb 17 Arizona vs Baylor: Betting Odds, Player Props, and Predictions

• The #13 Arizona Wildcats visit the Baylor Bears in Big 12 action on Monday night at Foster Pavilion
• Arizona has lost two in a row while Baylor has alternated wins and losses in its last seven
• Below, find the Arizona vs Baylor odds, player props, picks, and predictions for Feb. 17 in Waco

The #13 Arizona Wildcats (17-8, 11-3 Big 12, 5-3 away, 14-11 ATS) look to stem a two-game losing streak on Monday night when they head to Waco to face the Baylor Bears (16-9, 8-6 Big 12, 12-1 home, 9-14-1 ATS) at Foster Pavilion at 9:00 pm CT/10:00 pm ET. The Wildcats held a share of the lead in the Big 12 before dropping back-to-back games to K-State (73-70 away) and Houston (62-58 home) their last two times on the court. Now Tommy Lloyd’s team finds itself a slight road underdog in Monday’s college basketball odds.

Arizona vs Baylor Odds

The Bears are favored by 1.5 points at home in the Arizona vs Baylor odds and are priced at -120 on the moneyline. The Wildcats come back as even-money underdogs while the game total is sitting at 152.5.

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Both teams have skewed to the over this season: Arizona is 14-11 over/under in its first 25 games while Baylor is 15-9. But tonight’s game will be a contrast in styles. Arizona plays at the 43rd-fastest tempo among all 364 DI teams. Baylor, on the other hand, plays at the 297th-fastest pace.

Four days after losing to Kansas State (73-70) as 3.5-point road favorites, the Wildcats dropped a second straight game to Houston (62-58) as two-point home underdogs on Saturday.

Caleb Love had a team-high 17 points in a losing effort while KJ Lewis added 13.

Arizona also owns a home win over Baylor already this season, earning a 81-70 decision back on January 14. The Wildcats jumped out to an early 22-9 lead and never looked back, taking a 42-19 advantage into halftime. Only a late run by the Bears made the score appear respectable.

Baylor took a 74-71 OT win over West Virginia last time out on Saturday, their fourth straight home victory. Norchad Omier and Langston Love both had 17 for the Bears while Robert Wright III added another 16 in the OT thriller.

ARI vs BAY Player Props

Both teams’ leading scorers, Caleb Love (15.9 PPG, 4.5 RPG, 3.4 APG) and Norchad Omier (15.7 PPG, 10.2 RPG, 1.6 APG), are listed with point totals of 17.5, almost two points higher than either are averaging this season. Standout Baylor freshman VJ Edgecombe (14.6 PPG, 5.3 RPG, 3.3 APG) has the next-highest point total at 14.5, followed by a trio of players at 11.5.

Baylor’s Omier also has the highest rebound total at 10.5, followed by Arizona’s Tobe Awaka (7.9 PPG, 7.7 RPG) at 6.5. Omier’s 10.2 RPG average is 10th-best in all of DI.

Arizona vs Baylor Prediction & Picks

Baylor has been near-perfect at home this season, going 12-1 straight-up with the lone loss coming against TCU )74-71) back in mid-January as big 12.5-point home favorites. The Bears have knocked off some decent competition in Waco, including Kansas (81-70), K-State (70-62), and Cincinnati (64-48) in addition to the OT win over WVU.

The Wildcats, on the other hand, hasn’t beaten a top-30 team on the road yet this season, losing badly in its only two attempts: 103-88 at Wisconsin, 70-54 at Texas Tech. Their 85-74 road win at #33 BYU is certainly a resume-booster, but I love Baylor on its home court in a roughly pick’em game.

Put the first meeting between these teams out of your mind. The Bears are a different beast in Waco.

ZONA vs BAY pick: Baylor moneyline (-120)

The highly anticipated matchup between the Arizona Wildcats and Baylor Bears on February 17th is sure to be a thrilling game for college basketball fans. Both teams are ranked in the top 10 and have been playing exceptional basketball this season. As the game approaches, many bettors are eager to place their wagers on this exciting showdown.

Betting Odds:
According to the latest odds, Baylor is favored to win the game with a point spread of -4.5. The over/under for total points scored in the game is set at 142.5. These odds indicate that oddsmakers believe Baylor has a slight edge over Arizona in this matchup.

Player Props:
When it comes to player props, there are several key players to keep an eye on in this game. For Arizona, guard Bennedict Mathurin has been a standout player this season, averaging 16.8 points per game. Bettors may want to consider placing a wager on Mathurin’s point total for this game.

On the Baylor side, guard James Akinjo has been a key player for the Bears, averaging 14.3 points per game. Bettors may want to consider placing a wager on Akinjo’s point total as well.

Predictions:
Predicting the outcome of this game is no easy task, as both teams have been playing at a high level this season. However, based on recent performances and the betting odds, it appears that Baylor has a slight edge in this matchup. The Bears have a strong offense and defense, which could give them the advantage over Arizona.

Ultimately, this game is sure to be a close and competitive matchup between two talented teams. Bettors should carefully consider the odds, player props, and predictions before placing their wagers on this exciting game between Arizona and Baylor on February 17th.