The Oklahoma State Cowboys will travel to McLane Stadium this weekend for a Big 12 clash versus the Baylor Bears. Oklahoma State (3-4, 0-4 Big 12) is coming off a tough loss at the hands of the BYU Cougars.
The Cowboys nearly pulled off the upset on the road despite entering as a 7.5-point underdog, falling 38-35 and extending their losing streak to four games.
Baylor (3-4, 1-3 Big 12) snapped their three-game losing streak with an upset over Texas Tech in Lubbock last weekend. The Bears topped the Red Raiders 59-35 in a blowout win.
While this game certainly won't have season-altering implications for either team, it would still be an entertaining Big 12 matchup of the weekend.
Oklahoma State vs. Baylor: Prediction
This matchup is a tough one to predict. Both teams haven't lived up to expectations and are looking to finish their respective seasons off strong.
While Baylor managed a win last week, fans would consider Oklahoma State's performance versus BYU more impressive, given the Cougars' No. 11 ranking in the AP Top 25 Poll.
Looking at recent performances, we'll take the home team, Baylor, as a seven-point favorite to win the game.
Oklahoma State vs. Baylor: Betting Tips
Tip 1: Baylor Moneyline (-240)
Tip 2: Under 64.5 Total Points
Tip 3: Baylor Under 35.5 Total Points
Oklahoma State vs. Baylor: Head-to-Head
This matchup series dates back to 1914 but has seen just 42 games in its history. This is one of the big rivalries in FBS, with Oklahoma State winning 23 matchups while Baylor has claimed 19 wins. In the last 10 games, Baylor has won six times.
Oklahoma State topped Baylor in their last matchup, beating the Bears 36-25. Baylor's last win in the series came on December 4, 2021, beating the Cowboys 21-16 in the Big 12 Championship game. This weekend will mark the 43rd matchup between these Big 12 foes.
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