2014 College Football Baylor vs. Texas Week 6 Picks & Predictions
By Anthony Rome
AUSTIN, TX (The Spread) – Baylor is a heavy favorite today on the road versus Texas at 3:30PM ET. Will the Bears cover the number?
SEASON RECORDS: Baylor is a perfect 4-0 on the year and 3-0-1 against the spread, while Texas is just 2-2 straight up but a solid 3-1 at the betting window. And while the over is 3-1 in the Bears’ four games this season, the under is 3-1 in the Longhorns’ first four games.
ODDS: According to oddsmakers from online sports book BetDSI, Baylor is a 14.5-point favorite over Texas while the over/under total in today’s game is currently sitting at 58 points.
LINE MOVEMENT: Baylor opened as 12.5-point favorites but the spread has jumped to 14.5 at most online and Vegas sports books, while the total opened at 58.5 and has been bet down to 58 at most books.
PUBLIC BETTING: Of the wagers currently placed on this game, 79% of the public bettors favor Baylor. This information is subject to change, however, so make sure you check out our Who Does the Public Like page to find updated numbers related to public betting.
NCAA FREE PICK: Take Baylor. According to latest college football trends, the road team is 11-5 against the number in the last 16 games between these two teams while the Bears are 4-0 against the spread in their last four games versus the Longhorns and 4-1 ATS in their last five road games versus Texas. The Horns, meanwhile, are 1-4 against the spread in their last five games following an ATS win, 2-5 ATS in their last seven games in October and 1-5 ATS in their last six games following a straight up win of more than 20 points.
2014 COLLEGE FOOTBALL WEEK 6 FREE PICK: BAYLOR BEARS -14.5