The undefeated 12th-ranked Arizona Wildcats (9-0) try to stay unbeaten when they challenge the 18th-ranked Baylor Bears (6-1) at Ferrell Center. The game can be seen on ESPNU at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 7, 2019.
Arizona Wildcats at Baylor Bears ATS Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Bears won big over the Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks 78-46, while the Wildcats beat the Wake Forest Demon Deacons 73-66.
The Wildcats held the Demon Deacons to an effective field goal percentage of 0.364 (below their season average of 0.488) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 25.6 (below their season average of 32.8). Meanwhile, Baylor dominated every stat category in their game. They had an absurd offensive rebounding percentage of 38.1 (above their season average of 37.7) and a free throw rate of 0.194 (matching their season average). For those same stats, Maryland Eastern Shore recorded marks of 20.0 and 0.109, respectively. Baylor rallied around Jared Butler, who finished with 20 points. Chase Jeter, meanwhile played well for Arizona, putting up 17 points and nine rebounds.
The Bears won the sole game between these two teams last year, 58-49. Baylor’s free throw rate was their largest strength over Arizona. The Bears had a rate of 0.196, while the Wildcats posted a mark of 0.038.
This has potential to be an error-filled game for the offense of Baylor. Since last season, Baylor ranks 220th in the NCAA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 19.4 percent), while the pesky defense of Arizona has forced the 67th-most turnovers in the country (21.2 percent).
Arizona Wildcats at Baylor Bears Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Baylor, ATS Winner – Arizona, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Baylor ranks 30th in blocks per game (4.6) while Arizona ranks 212th (2.6).
- The Wildcats rank 126th in assists per game (13.7) while the Bears rank 167th in assists allowed per game (12.9).
- The Wildcats rank 15th in steals allowed per game (5.0) while the Bears rank 99th (5.9).
- Baylor ranks 28th in rebounds allowed per game (31.8) while Arizona ranks 90th (33.6).