NCAAB: #12 Iowa State vs #18 Baylor Odds, and Picks (Feb 3)
- Iowa State picked up a massive win against Kansas, defeating them 79-75.
- Baylor took down UCF on the road, defeating them 77-69 on Wednesday.
- These two teams last met on March 9, 2023, in a game Iowa State won 78-72.
The college basketball season is heating up! Let’s preview the upcoming Iowa State vs Baylor matchup. These two teams are competing to rise further in the rankings and better their NCAA Tournament hopes.
How to Watch
- Where: Foster Pavilion, Waco, TX
- When: Saturday, February 3, 2024, at 8 p.m ET
- Channel: ESPN
Preview
Iowa State continued their stellar play last week, defeating Kansas 79-75, and climbing to 5-2 in Big-12 conference play. The Cyclones jumped from #23 to #12 in the latest AP Top 25 poll, and also improved their tournament projection from a 7-8 seed to a 3-4 seed. They’ll have plenty more chances to climb even further, starting with this tough road matchup against #18 Baylor. G Tamin Lipsey will lead the way again.
Baylor snapped their own 3-game losing streak on Wednesday, getting a much-needed win on the road against UCF. They’ll aim to keep up their momentum as they return back home for a key ranked matchup against Iowa State. The Bears have been inconsistent this season, but are at their best when they are playing good defense. That will be a necessity, with 9 of their last 11 games coming against ranked teams.
Prediction
Pretty much every Big-12 conference matchup this season has been competitive, especially when it’s a game featuring two ranked teams. In this matchup, the Cyclones have been the far hotter team as of late. That being said, they’ll face a tremendous hurdle against a Bears team with home-court advantage. I rarely pick the road team in conference matchups, but I’m leaning towards the red-hot Cyclones here.
NCAAB Picks:
- Iowa State 75, Baylor 71 ()
