Baylor vs BYU Picks and Prediction – 2/21/2024

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In a highly anticipated showdown, the Baylor Bears travel to face the Brigham Young Cougars in a clash that promises fireworks in the Big 12. The Bears, boasting an impressive 19-6 record and third in the Big 12, will face a test against the Cougars, who stand at 18-7, seventh in the conference. Both teams come off contrasting results in the most recent games, setting the stage for a riveting contest that will have significant implications in the Big 12. Slam dunk your bets with our College Basketball picks.

Baylor enters this matchup with momentum, having secured a convincing 94-81 victory over West Virginia, showcasing offensive firepower. Averaging 83.0 points per game with a stellar 49.3 FG% and 40.1 3PT%, the Bears' offense, led by Ja'Kobe Walter averaging 14.5 points and RayJ Dennis dishing out 6.6 assists per game, is a force to be reckoned with. 

However, the defense, allowing 70.7 points per game, will need to tighten up against a BYU team that mirrors it's offensive output. Baylor's recent form, winning four of the last six games, underscores the capability to perform in high-stakes games, despite a few setbacks on the road.

On the other side, BYU has shown they can light up the scoreboard as well, averaging 83.4 points per game. Led by Jaxson Robinson with 13.8 points per game and bolstered by Noah Waterman's 6.0 rebounds per game, the Cougars' balanced attack has been effective, despite a recent slip-up against Oklahoma State. 

The Cougars defense, conceding 68.6 points per game, will face a stern test against Baylor's high-powered offense. With both teams excelling offensively but showing vulnerabilities defensively, the matchup is poised to be an engaging battle of wills.