BYU vs. Baylor: How to Watch, Channel, Prediction, Odds - Feb 20

Updated Feb. 20, 2024 8:30 p.m. ET

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The No. 25 BYU Cougars (18-7, 6-6 Big 12) aim to continue a three-game home win streak when they host the No. 11 Baylor Bears (19-6, 8-4 Big 12) on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at 9:00 PM ET.

The Cougars enter their game as a 4-point favorite against the Bears. The game features an over/under of 153.5.

Keep scrolling to get all you need to know ahead of placing bets on the BYU-Baylor contest.

BYU vs. Baylor How to Watch & Odds

When: Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at 9:00 PM ET
Where: Marriott Center in Provo, Utah
How to Watch on TV: ESPN
Live boxscore on FOX Sports

Cougars vs Bears Betting Information
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline
Cougars	-4	-110	-110	153.5	-112	-108	-180	+150

BYU vs. Baylor Prediction

Pick ATS: Baylor (+4)
Pick OU: Under (153.5)
Prediction: BYU 78, Baylor 75

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BYU vs. Baylor Betting Insights

Betting Line Implied Predictions

Per the spread and over/under, the implied score for the matchup is Cougars 79, Bears 75.
The Cougars have a 64.3% chance to win this meeting based on the moneyline's implied probability.
The Bears hold a 40.0% implied probability to come out on top.

Key Spread Facts

BYU has covered 14 times in 25 chances against the spread this season.
Baylor has compiled a 14-7-2 ATS record so far this year.
BYU is 13-6 ATS this season when playing as at least 4-point favorites.
Baylor has been an underdog by 4 points or more once this season, and covered the spread.

Key Total Facts

In 11 games this season, the Cougars and their opponent have combined to score more than 153.5 points.
Bears games have had over 153.5 points nine times this year.
The total for this matchup is 153.5 points, 12.9 fewer than the combined scoring average of the two teams.

Key Moneyline Facts

BYU has won 12 of 15 games when listed as the moneyline favorite this season (80%).
Baylor has entered the game as underdogs six times this season and won twice.
In games it has played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -180 or shorter, BYU has a record of 11-2 (84.6% win percentage).
This season, Baylor has won four of its five games when it is the underdog by at least +150 on the moneyline.

BYU vs. Baylor: Recent Results

Cougars vs Bears Recent Games
Date	Favorite	Spread	Total	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Result
1/9/2024	Bears	-4.5	154	-205	+170	81-72 BAYL

BYU vs. Baylor: 2023-24 Stats Comparison

	BYU	Baylor
Points Scored Per Game (Rank)	83.4 (18)	83 (21)
Points Allowed (Rank)	68.6 (86)	70.7 (144)
Rebounds (Rank)	10.2 (61)	10.2 (61)
3pt Made (Rank)	11.5 (3)	9 (39)
Assists (Rank)	19.1 (3)	15.7 (45)
Turnovers (Rank)	10.6 (116)	11.1 (145)

BYU 2023-24 Key Players

Cougars Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Jaxson Robinson	24	13.8	2.5	1.6	0.9	0.4	2.4
Trevin Knell	24	11.6	3.7	1.5	0.7	0.2	2.3
Spencer Johnson	25	10.7	5.5	3.2	1	0.1	1.4
Fousseyni Traore	17	10.5	4.6	1.2	0.6	0.6	0.1
Noah Waterman	24	10.4	6	0.9	0.4	0.4	2

Baylor 2023-24 Key Players

Bears Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Ja'Kobe Walter	25	14.5	4.6	1.7	1.2	0.2	2
Rayj Dennis	25	13.4	3.9	6.6	1.4	0	1.2
Langston Love	22	11.5	2.8	1.3	0.4	0.2	1.6
Yves Missi	24	11.1	5.6	0.4	0.8	1.6	0
Jayden Nunn	25	10.8	2.5	2.2	1.3	0.4	1.5