Published Feb 24, 3:31am ET by
Demilade Adelekun - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Feb 24, 3:31am ET
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Updated Feb 24, 3:31am ET
Both teams are coming off tight wins. This will be a fun matchup featuring some of the best freshmen in the Big 12.
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| Baylor Bears | +8.5 (-110) |
| Arizona Wildcats | -8.5 (-110) |
Arizona is 25-2 overall, 12-2 in conference play, and the #2 team in the nation. The Wildcats have been one of the best teams in the nation. Their bruiser playstyle has them slated as a 1 seed in the big dance. For More March Madness Betting Odds and Predictions, see the Full Hub".
After dropping two ranked matchups to Kansas and Texas Tech, the Wildcats started to look vulnerable. Since then, they have bounced back with two ranked wins versus BYU and recently against Houston. If Arizona continues to play like this, can any team stop them from winning it all?
Baylor is 14-13 overall, 4-10 in Big 12 play. Baylor has a very talented roster, but just not been able to put it together in conference play.
Cameron Carr and Tounde Yessoufou are the stars of the team. Both are mocked as first-round picks in this year's draft. They have the ability to compete with most rosters in the country and will get to do it against the best.
Arizona vs Baylor will be a game filled with talent. With over four mocked first-round picks on both sides, expect a blockbuster. With that said, Arizona is clearly the better side. What makes it even more interesting is that both sides are 1-4 ATS in their last 5. We believe that Arizona is gearing up for March, and we feel confident backing them. Our pick is Arizona ATS (-8.5)
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Arizona ATS (-8.5)
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