The Cyclones will play the Bears on Wednesday, January 7th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 8:00 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Looking into the second half of the 2025-26 college basketball season, Iowa State and Baylor are set to hit the hardwood on Wednesday, January 7th, 2026. Luckily, we have some clear performance trends emerging now that each team has more than a dozen games under their belts. Use the following data to help analyze this matchup and to place an intelligent wager on its ultimate outcome.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - With the 2025-26 season in full stride, Iowa State currently has a 100.00 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Baylor is 95.67.
- Away Iowa State - Iowa State starts this game with a 1-0 record as an away team, ranking them 2nd in the Big 12 Conference for away team wins.
- Home Baylor - Baylor meets Iowa State boasting a 8-0 record as a home team. They currently rank 3rd in the Big 12 Conference for home team wins.
- Conference Win Percentage - Iowa State currently ranks 1st (1.000) in the Big 12 Conference, with Baylor now standing 2nd (0.000) for their conference win percentage in the 2025 Big 12 Conference for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
- Overall Win Percentage - Iowa State has a 1.000 overall win percentage, with Baylor matching up with a 0.769 overall win percentage.
- Team Records - Iowa State currently possesses 14-0 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Baylor has tallied a 10-3 standing as the 2025-26 college basketball season continues to unfold.
Moneyline Mage
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Behold, the clash of titans! Iowa State (14-0) faces Baylor (10-3) on Wednesday.
Conference records crucial for tournament seeds. Iowa State 1-0, Baylor 0-1.
Iowa State on streak, Baylor with a current loss. Review tables for betting options. You can bet legally at BetRivers and BetMGM on this epic matchup. Check out each team's futures odds and standings below.
Best Cyclones at Bears Odds
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Iowa State is a -4.5 -105 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Baylor is a +4.5 -115 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 155.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 155.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
Iowa State is a -190 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Baylor is a +155 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Basketball Odds Example
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Iowa State
Baylor
1/07/26 8:00pm EST | -4.5 -105+4.5 -115 |
Underdog Baylor - Baylor bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +4.5 Baylor underdog bet wins if they lose by 4 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 5 or more.
Favorite Iowa State - Iowa State bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -4.5 Iowa State favorite bet wins if they win by 5 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 4 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Iowa State at Baylor Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
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Iowa State
Baylor
First to 5 Points
1/07/26 8:00pm EST | -135-102Bet |
Iowa State
Baylor
First to 10 Points
1/07/26 8:00pm EST | -145+105Bet |
Iowa State
Baylor
First to 15 Points
1/07/26 8:00pm EST | -155+110Bet |
Iowa State
Baylor
Game to Overtime
1/07/26 8:00pm EST | Yes +800No -3000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W-L | Win% | Home | Away | Conf | CGB | Conf% | Strk |
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| #6 Iowa State | 23-3 | 0.885 | 15-0 | 4-3 | 10-3 | +1 | 0.769 | W2 |
| Baylor | 13-13 | 0.500 | 9-5 | 2-6 | 3-10 | +8 | 0.231 | L4 |
Iowa State & Baylor Futures Odds
Latest College Basketball Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review March Madness odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the college basketball tournament. Also be sure to read Ron Halfback's Final Four write-up.
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Iowa State & Baylor Team Pages
Review each team's futures odds, betting bonuses, current standings and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Iowa State vs Baylor College Basketball Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Wednesday, January 7th, 2026 at 8:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Iowa State vs Baylor Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Iowa State vs Baylor Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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