Iowa State vs Baylor Basketball Odds

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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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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.

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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


Best Point Spread Betting Odds
Underdog

Baylor		Favorite

Iowa State
+4.5 -115 BetMGM
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-4.5 -105 BetMGM
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Iowa State has a -4.5 -105 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. Baylor has a +4.5 -115 point spread at BetMGM OH. Baylor is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

Best Total Betting Odds
OverUnder
155.5 o -110 BetMGM
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155.5 u -110 BetMGM
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BetMGM has the best over line of 155.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 155.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

Baylor		Favorite

Iowa State
+155 BetMGM
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-190 BetMGM
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Iowa State is the -190 moneyline favorite. Risk $190 to win $100 on Iowa State at BetMGM. Baylor is the +155 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $155 on Baylor. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the Iowa State vs Baylor College Basketball game on Wednesday, January 7th, 2026?

Iowa State is a -4.5 -105 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Baylor is a +4.5 -115 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Iowa State vs Baylor College Basketball game on Wednesday, January 7th, 2026?

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.

What is the moneyline for the Iowa State vs Baylor College Basketball game on Wednesday, January 7th, 2026?

Iowa State is a -190 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Baylor is a +155 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

College Basketball Odds Example

College Basketball Odds and Outcomes Explained

Game		 BetMGM Sports Betting BetMGM
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Iowa State
Baylor
1/07/26 8:00pm EST
-4.5 -105+4.5 -115
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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

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College Basketball Prop Bets
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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

2025-2026 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - Iowa State, Baylor
Team W-L Win% Home Away Conf CGB Conf% Strk
#3 Iowa State15-01.0009-02-02-0-1.000W15
Baylor10-40.7148-10-20-2+20.000L2

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.

Iowa State Championship Odds
2025-26 Iowa State NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Odds

Team		BetMGM Sports Betting BetMGM
Iowa State		+1100
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Baylor Championship Odds
2025-26 Baylor NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Odds

Team		BetMGM Sports Betting BetMGM
Baylor		+10000
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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

  1. 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.

  2. Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.

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  3. Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Iowa State vs Baylor Game.

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  4. Choose your bet and place a wager.

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