Scoring and defensive stats point to some edges in this matchup. The game features Texas's No. 236-ranked scoring average of 65.1 PPG, against a Bears defense rated No. 146 and allowing 65.6 PPG. The Longhorns FG% has averaged 41.4% to date this season, less than the Bears shooters have managed so far (45.1% per game).
Defensively, Baylor features the nation's No. 184-rated defense on the road, allowing 69.9 points per game. Texas, meanwhile, comes in at No. 225 nationally in scoring at home.
Last time out for Baylor, they were a 64-61 loser as they battled Kansas State at home. They failed to cover in the match as a 2.5-point favorite. The Bears got 18 points from Pierre Jackson, but it was Kansas State that prevailed in a 64-61 final on Saturday at Ferrell Center.
In their last action, Texas was a 78-65 loser on the road against Oklahoma State. They earned a push of the 13-point spread as underdogs. The Longhorns endured a 78-65 loss at the hands of the Cowboys on Saturday, despite a 15-point effort from Julien Lewis at Gallagher-Iba Arena.
Baylor Bears Trends:
When playing on Monday are 6-4
Before playing Kansas are 7-3
After playing Kansas State are 7-3
After a loss are 6-4
Texas Longhorns Trends:
When playing on Monday are 6-4
Before playing Texas Tech are 3-7
After playing Oklahoma State are 6-4
After a loss are 5-5
A few Bears at Longhorns trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Baylor's last 16 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Baylor's last 6 games when playing on the road against Texas
Baylor is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
Baylor is 3-14 SU in its last 17 games when playing on the road against Texas
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Texas's last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Texas's last 6 games at home
Texas is 14-3 SU in its last 17 games when playing at home against Baylor
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Texas's last 9 games when playing Baylor