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

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  • Iowa State is a -4.5 point favorite vs Baylor
  • Total (Over/Under): 156.5 points
  • Iowa State / Baylor TV channel: PEAC

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

Iowa State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-110).

The Iowa State vs. Baylor Over/Under is 156.5 total points.

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Iowa State vs. Baylor Odds, Spread, Over/Under

Iowa State vs Baylor Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Iowa State will win this college basketball game with 64.2% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Iowa State vs Baylor Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Iowa State will cover the spread with 53.7% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Iowa State has hit the Game Total Under in 8 of their last 12 away games (+3.60 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Iowa State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 8 of their last 12 away games (+3.50 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Iowa State has hit the Team Total Under in 8 of their last 12 away games (+3.40 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Iowa State have covered the Spread in 20 of their last 36 games (+2.45 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Baylor has hit the 1H Moneyline in 15 of their last 19 games at home (+7.75 Units / 0% ROI)
  • Baylor has hit the Game Total Over in 12 of their last 19 games at home (+4.30 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Baylor has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 20 of their last 34 games (+3.90 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Baylor has hit the Moneyline in 15 of their last 19 games at home (+2.55 Units / 0% ROI)
  • Baylor has hit the Team Total Over in 11 of their last 19 games at home (+1.90 Units / 9% ROI)

Iowa State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Iowa State has a 8-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.4 Units / 9.15% ROI).

  • 10-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +10.8 Units / 1.46% ROI
  • 8-6 when betting the Over for +1.4 Units / 9.09% ROI
  • 6-8 when betting the Under for -2.8 Units / -18.18% ROI

Baylor Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Baylor has a 6-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.6 Units / -4.55% ROI).

  • 9-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.45 Units / 0.43% ROI
  • 9-3 when betting the Over for +5.7 Units / 43.18% ROI
  • 3-9 when betting the Under for -6.9 Units / -52.27% ROI

Iowa State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Iowa State has an eFG% of 61% this season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 54%

Iowa State has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.9 (271 assists/ 144 TOs) this season — tied for 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Iowa State is shooting 42% from three (131/313) this season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 35%

Iowa St. shot 53% off the dribble (107/203) last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 44%

Baylor Offensive Stats & Trends:

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 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 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 28% from three in catch and shoot opportunities (42/148) in half court possessions last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Iowa State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Iowa State has an eFG% of 61% this season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 54%

Iowa State has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.9 (271 assists/ 144 TOs) this season — tied for 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Iowa State is shooting 42% from three (131/313) this season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 35%

Iowa St. shot 53% off the dribble (107/203) last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 44%

Baylor Defensive Stats & Trends:

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 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 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 28% from three in catch and shoot opportunities (42/148) in half court possessions last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 34%


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