Washington State vs. Baylor Prediction
No. 17 Baylor will look to avoid a letdown when it takes on Washington State at 10:00 p.m. ET on Sunday night from American Airlines Center.
With the Bears laying 9.5 points and the total sitting at 140.5 points, what’s the best play when it comes to tonight’s matchup?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
767 Washington State Cougars (+9.5) at 768 Baylor Bears (-9.5); o/u 140.5
10:00 p.m. ET, Sunday, December 18, 2022
American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX
Washington State vs. Baylor Public Betting Information
Our CBB Public Betting Information page indicates that 80% of public bettors are currently backing Washington State when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
Washington State Cougars DFS Spin
Justin Powell amassed 15 points (5-9 FG, 5-7 3Pt), four rebounds and three assists over 39 minutes during Saturday’s 74-70 loss to UNLV. Powell knocked down 5-of-7 three-pointers during Saturday’s loss to UNLV. The 6-foot-6 junior has started in nine games this season, averaging 11.9 points, 4.7 rebounds and 4.2 assists on 36.7 minutes per game. Powell and the Cougars will look ahead to a top-25 matchup with Baylor on Dec. 18.
Baylor Bears DFS Spin
Head coach Scott Drew said Friday that LJ Cryer (back) will play Sunday against Washington State, John Werner of the Waco Tribune-Herald reports. Cryer was held out of the Bears’ previous matchup versus Tarleton State due to a back issue, but he’s now in line to limit his absence streak to just one game following coach Drew’s comments Friday. The 6-foot-1 guard will likely reclaim his usual starting spot this weekend against the Cougars.
Washington State vs. Baylor CBB Betting Trends
Over is 7-3 in Bears last 10 overall
Under is 10-3 in Cougars last 13 overall
Under is 5-2-1 in Cougars last 8 neutral site games
Washington State vs. Baylor CBB Prediction:
The Cougars are 1-8 against the spread in their last nine neutral site games, are winless against the number in their last four games versus a team with a winning percentage above .600 and are 1-4 at the betting window in their last five games versus a team with a winning record. On the other side, the Bears are a perfect 6-0 against the spread in their last six games played on Sunday and are 16-7-1 against the number in their last 24 neutral site games.
CBB BETTING PREDICTION: BAYLOR BEARS -9.5
