Cincinnati vs Baylor Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 7

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  • Baylor is a -5.5 point favorite vs Cincinnati
  • Total (Over/Under): 138.5 points
  • Cincinnati / Baylor TV channel: ESPN+

The Cincinnati Bearcats visit Foster Pavilion to take on the Baylor Bears on Jan. 7. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Waco, TX.

Baylor is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-110).

The Cincinnati vs. Baylor Over/Under is 138.5 total points.

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Cincinnati vs. Baylor Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Cincinnati+5.5 -110O 138.5 -110+200
Baylor -5.5 -110U 138.5 -110-250

Cincinnati vs Baylor Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Baylor will win this college basketball game with 76.4% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Cincinnati vs Baylor Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Baylor will cover the spread with 61.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Cincinnati has hit the Game Total Under in 23 of their last 36 games (+8.65 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Cincinnati has hit the Team Total Under in 23 of their last 36 games (+8.45 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Cincinnati has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 23 of their last 36 games (+8.05 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Cincinnati have covered the Spread in 11 of their last 16 away games (+5.55 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Cincinnati have covered the 1H Spread in 11 of their last 16 away games (+5.15 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Baylor has hit the Moneyline in 15 of their last 18 games at home (+10.10 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Baylor has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 21 of their last 33 games (+8.40 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Baylor has hit the Team Total Over in 12 of their last 18 games at home (+4.97 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Baylor has hit the Game Total Over in 11 of their last 18 games at home (+3.25 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Baylor has hit the 1H Moneyline in 12 of their last 18 games at home (+2.55 Units / 0% ROI)

Cincinnati Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Cincinnati has a 6-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.75 Units / -12.2% ROI).

  • 10-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +5 Units / 0.69% ROI
  • 2-11 when betting the Over for -10.1 Units / -70.63% ROI
  • 11-2 when betting the Under for +8.8 Units / 61.54% ROI

Baylor Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Baylor has a 6-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.4 Units / 3.01% ROI).

  • 9-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.7 Units / 1.22% ROI
  • 8-4 when betting the Over for +3.6 Units / 27.27% ROI
  • 4-8 when betting the Under for -4.8 Units / -36.36% ROI

Cincinnati Offensive Stats & Trends:

Cincinnati is shooting 64% from the free throw line (129/203) this season — 3rd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 73%

Cincinnati averaged 13.7 offensive rebounds per game (479 rebounds/35 games) last season — 3rd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 10.8

Cincinnati has 15.6 free throw attempts per game this season — 2nd lowest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 19.5

Cincinnati has 15.6 free throw attempts per game this season — 3rd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 20.7

Baylor Offensive Stats & Trends:

Baylor shot 40% from three (288/725) last season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 35%

Baylor averaged 1.41 points per shot (2,651 points/1,881 shots) last season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 1.28

Baylor had an eFG% of 59% in the second half last season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 54%

Baylor shot 42% from three (145/346) in the second half last season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 35%

Cincinnati Defensive Stats & Trends:

Cincinnati has allowed 5.2 made three-pointers per game this season — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 7.4

Cincinnati averaged 26.4 defensive rebounds per game (923 rebounds/35 games) last season — 4th best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 25.7

Cincinnati has averaged 7.2 steals per game (94 steals/13 games) this season — 3rd lowest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 8.0

Cincinnati stole the ball 235 times last season — 5th most among Big 12 Teams

Baylor Defensive Stats & Trends:

Baylor allowed opponents to shoot 23% from three in catch and shoot opportunities (16/69) on possessions with a ball reversal last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 35%

Baylor allowed opponents to shoot 54% off the dribble (19/35) on mid-range shots last season in conference play — highest among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 38%

Baylor allowed opponents to shoot 19% from three in catch and shoot opportunities (11/58) on left wing attempts last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 32%

Baylor allowed opponents to shoot 19% on catch and shoot opportunities (11/58) on left wing attempts last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 32%


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