The Baylor Bears will take on the Tarleton State Texans in a non-conference matchup on Tuesday night.
The Bears are 6-2 this season and look to be in great touch going into their Big 12 conference games. The Texans are 5-3 for the season and have looked reasonably good so far this season. They defeated Wiley in their last game. The Bears defeated the Gonzaga Bulldogs and managed to cover the spread as 2.5-point favorites.
Baylor vs Tarleton Betting Odds
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Baylor vs Tarleton Match Details
Fixture: Tarleton State Texans at Baylor Bears
Date and Time: Tuesday, December 6 at 8:00 PM ET
Venue: Ferrell Center, Waco, TX
Baylor vs Tarleton Key Stats
The Bears are 3-2 in their last five games and have managed to cover the spread in two of those contests. In their recent win against the Bulldogs, Keyonte George scored 18 points and grabbed six rebounds, while Adam Flagler contributed 11 points as the rest of the unit showcased resilient defense to register an improbable win.
The Bears are averaging 85.1 points per game on 48.7% shooting while giving up 70.6 points on 44.4% shooting. They have been decent on the offensive end and are constantly looking to improve on the defensive end too. They are shooting 37% from the three-point line and 71.2% from the free-throw line. Flo Thamba has the highest average of rebounds and blocks per game on the team.
The Texans are 3-2 in their last five games and have managed to cover the spread in two of those contests. In their most recent blowout win against Wiley, four players registered a double-digit point total in the game, with Lue Williams scoring 17 points, grabbing five rebounds, and serving five assists, while Jakorie Smith contributed 15 points to the massive win.
The Texans are averaging 77.6 points on 46.6% shooting while giving up 65 points on 43.4% shooting. They have been fairly decent on both ends of the court, but they will have to muster something special to have a fighting chance of beating the Bears tonight.
Baylor vs Tarleton Betting Prediction
The Texans are 4-0 ATS following a win by more than 20 points in a game. The Bears have hit the over seven times in their previous eight games and look like a juggernaut when on offense. There is a high probability of the game going over in total points as both teams will look to score freely throughout the game, but the Bears will come out on top at home.
Pick: Over 144 (-110)
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