Tarleton State vs Baylor Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Nov. 17

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Nov 17, 2024, 9:42 AM
  • Baylor is a -30.5 point favorite vs Tarleton State
  • Total (Over/Under): 143.5 points
  • Tarleton State / Baylor TV channel: ESPN+

The Tarleton State Texans visit Foster Pavilion to take on the Baylor Bears on Nov. 17. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Waco, TX.

Baylor is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -30.5 (-110).

The Tarleton State vs. Baylor Over/Under is 143.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Tarleton State+30.5 -110O 143.5 -110+
Baylor -30.5 -110U 143.5 -110+

Tarleton State vs Baylor Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Baylor will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Tarleton State vs Baylor Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Baylor will cover the spread with 65.6% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Tarleton State has hit the Moneyline in 11 of their last 15 away games (+14.30 Units / 74% ROI)
  • Tarleton State have covered the 1H Spread in 20 of their last 32 games (+8.65 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Tarleton State have covered the Spread in 11 of their last 16 away games (+6.60 Units / 38% ROI)
  • Tarleton State has hit the Team Total Over in 20 of their last 32 games (+6.10 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Tarleton State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 19 of their last 32 games (+4.30 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Baylor has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 13 of their last 18 games at home (+7.25 Units / 36% ROI)
  • Baylor has hit the Moneyline in 12 of their last 15 games at home (+7.10 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Baylor have covered the Spread in 20 of their last 34 games (+6.80 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Baylor has hit the Team Total Over in 12 of their last 18 games at home (+5.35 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Baylor has hit the Game Total Over in 10 of their last 18 games at home (+1.15 Units / 6% ROI)

Tarleton State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Tarleton State has a 0-3 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.3 Units / -100% ROI).

  • 0-3 when betting on the Moneyline for -3 Units / -100% ROI
  • 2-1 when betting the Over for +0.9 Units / 27.27% ROI
  • 1-2 when betting the Under for -1.2 Units / -36.36% ROI

Baylor Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Baylor has a 2-1 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.9 Units / 27.27% ROI).

  • 2-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +1 Units / 6.27% ROI
  • 2-1 when betting the Over for +0.9 Units / 27.27% ROI
  • 1-2 when betting the Under for -1.2 Units / -36.36% ROI

Tarleton State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Tarleton State had an eFG% of 50% last season — 43rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

Tarleton State made 5.5 three-pointers per game last season — tied for 16th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.5

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 shot 40% from three (288/725) last season — 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Baylor averaged 1.41 points per shot (2,651 points/1,881 shots) last season — 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.28

Tarleton State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Tarleton State averaged 22.3 defensive rebounds per game (715 rebounds/32 games) last season — tied for 30th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Tarleton State averaged 8.7 steals per game (277 steals/32 games) last season — tied for 22nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Tarleton State forced 13.4 turnovers per game (429 turnovers/32 games) last season — tied for 43rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8

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% on 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 27% from three in catch and shoot opportunities (25/93) in possessions with at least three passes last season in conference play — best among Big 12 Teams; League Avg: 35%


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