The Cougars will play the Bears on Tuesday, January 9th, 2024. Your timezone's tip off time is 9:00 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 2023-24 college basketball season, BYU and Baylor are set to hit the hardwood on Tuesday, January 9th, 2024. 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 2023-24 season in full stride, BYU currently has a 97.33 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Baylor is 98.00.
- Away BYU - BYU starts this game with a 0-1 record as an away team, ranking them 3rd in the Big 12 Conference for away team wins.
- Home Baylor - Baylor meets BYU 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 - BYU currently ranks 2nd (0.000) in the Big 12 Conference, with Baylor now standing 1st (1.000) for their conference win percentage in the 2023 Big 12 Conference for the 2023-24 college basketball season.
- Overall Win Percentage - BYU has a 0.857 overall win percentage, with Baylor, matching up with a 0.857 overall win percentage.
- Team Records - BYU currently possesses 12-2 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Baylor has tallied a 12-2 standing as the 2023-24 college basketball season continues to unfold.
Moneyline Mage
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Ladies and gentlemen, gather 'round for a magical clash on January 9th, 2024! BYU, with a 12-2 record, is ready to take on Baylor, also standing at 12-2. It's a battle of the titans in this college basketball season!
Now, let's talk about the importance of conference records. They determine who gets the best seeds in the conference tournament. BYU currently stands at 0-1 in the Big 12 Conference, while Baylor boasts a 1-0 record. Every game counts!
BYU has unfortunately lost their last game, while Baylor has triumphed in their last three. The momentum is surely on Baylor's side. But in the world of basketball, anything can happen!
If you're looking to place bets on this magical showdown, review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game. And remember, you can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers, BetMGM, and BetWay.
For those who seek to gaze into the future, we've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below. So join us on January 9th as BYU clashes with Baylor in a game that promises to be spellbinding!
Best Cougars at Bears Odds
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Baylor is a -4.5 -105 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while BYU is a +4.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetRivers.
The best over line is 154.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 155 -112 points at BetRivers, and that means you risk $112 to win $100 betting the under.
Baylor is a -185 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and BYU is a +155 moneyline underdog at BetRivers.
College Basketball Odds Example
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BYU
Baylor
1/09/24 9:00pm EST | +4.5 -115-4.5 -105 |
Underdog BYU - BYU bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +4.5 BYU 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 Baylor - Baylor bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -4.5 Baylor favorite bet wins if they win by 5 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 4 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
BYU 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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BYU
Baylor
First to 5 Points
1/09/24 9:00pm EST | -105-135Bet |
BYU
Baylor
First to 10 Points
1/09/24 9:00pm EST | +100-140Bet |
BYU
Baylor
First to 15 Points
1/09/24 9:00pm EST | +105-145Bet |
BYU
Baylor
Game to Overtime
1/09/24 9:00pm EST | Yes +1100No -10000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W-L | Win% | Home | Away | Conf | CGB | Conf% | Strk |
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| #16 Baylor | 24-11 | 0.686 | 15-2 | 4-5 | 11-7 | +4 | 0.611 | L1 |
| BYU | 23-11 | 0.676 | 16-2 | 3-7 | 10-8 | +5 | 0.556 | L2 |
BYU & 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.
BYU Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM BYU YR: futures available
Baylor Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Baylor YR: futures available
BYU & 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 BYU 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 Tuesday, January 9th, 2024 at 9:00 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 BYU vs Baylor Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the BYU 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.