Arizona vs. Baylor Best Bets – Monday, Feb. 17, 2025

The 13th-ranked Arizona Wildcats (17-8) take on the Baylor Bears (16-9) in a Big 12 showdown on Monday, February 17 at 10:00 PM ET at the Foster Pavilion in Waco, Texas. Baylor is currently favored to win with a point spread at -1.5 (-110) at MyBookie.

Arizona Wildcats Betting Preview

The Wildcats have lost their last two games and are 3-2 over their last five. Their most recent performance was a 62-58 outing against the sixth-ranked Houston Cougars.

Arizona had a five point lead at the half, but could not contain the Cougars in the second and gave up 37 points. Caleb Love led with 17 points and seven assists, while KJ Lewis had a great performance off the bench with 13 points and six rebounds.

Both teams shot similarly from the field, as the Wildcats made 37.0 percent of their shots and were just 21.7 percent successful from deep. As for Arizona, they were 43.1 percent overall from the field and made 29.4 percent from three.

The Wildcats have put up 81.3 points per game while making 47.0 percent of their shots. Their defense has been giving up 69.5 points to opponents each game, making their margin of error favorable here.

Baylor Bears Betting Preview

The Bears have gone 3-2 over their last five games. They were able to get back on the winning side with a 74-71 overtime thriller victory against the West Virginia Mountaineers.

Baylor held a five point lead after the first half, but allowed West Virginia to put up 40 points in the second to force overtime. Norchad Omier put up his 81st double-double of his career with 17 points and 10 rebounds. He currently leads the team with 15.7 points and 10.2 rebounds a game, making him a crucial asset to the team.

West Virginia had better shooting percentages from the field (40.0) and from deep (25.8). The biggest difference between the two were free throws, as the Moutnaineers made 11 of 17 while the Bears went 27-32. In fact, free throws were the only points for the Bears in overtime.

The Bears are making 79.1 points per game while making 46.0 percent of their shots. On defense, they have allowed opponents to make 69.9 points a game. This shows a solid margin of error with a good spread.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

MyBookie showcases the most appealing Arizona Wildcats vs. Baylor Bears betting odds, favoring the Bears as 1.5-point favorites. The Bears have a slight advantage at home, boasting a 53.7 percent chance of winning per market predictions. The Bears have a great chance here to win, but the Wildcats are slightly more appealing to cover the spread.

Final Pick: Arizona Wildcats +1.5 (-110)