Published Feb 12, 7:57am ET by
Demilade Adelekun - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Feb 12, 7:57am ET
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Updated Feb 12, 7:59am ET
Slated as an end-of-season resume-boosting game for both teams, Louisville and Baylor will play a neutral-site non-conference matchup in Fort Worth, Texas.
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| Baylor | +2.5 (-110) |
| Louisville | -2.5 (-110) |
Louisville is 18-6, and currently the 24th-ranked team in the nation. After a 29-point loss to Duke at the end of January, the Cardinals are riding a four-game winning streak. The last outing saw them dismantle one of the ACC's hottest team NC state by 42 points.
Louisville's backcourt duo of Mikel Brown Jr and Ryan Conwell has been instrumental during this hot run. In these four wins, the two have combined for over 42 points a game. Can these two maintain this run of form going into Texas?
Baylor is 13-11, and currently #14 place in the Big 12 with a conference record of 3-9. Though Baylor's season has been highlighted mostly by their acquisition of former G League player James Nnaji, they have been struggling to get results.
Baylor has talent on their roster with Cameron Carr and Tounde Yessoufou both mocked as first-round picks in this year's draft. They have the ability to compete with most rosters in the country, but they just haven't been able to put it together.
#24 Louisville vs Baylor is an intriguing bet. Louisville is in form right now; however, Baylor has elite talent on their roster and has been tested, playing in the toughest conference in the country. This is a key reason why Vegas currently has this spread at only 2.5. A key data point we are looking at when picking this matchup is Louisville's ability to cover with ample rest. They are 7-1 ATS when given 4 days or more between games. This makes us feel confident to take them with the points. Our pick is Louisville ATS(-2.5).
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Pick
Louisville ATS(-2.5).
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