Baylor vs Connecticut Prediction College Basketball Picks 12/4/24

In this article, we will formulate a Baylor vs Connecticut prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, December 4th at Gampel Pavilion in Storrs, Connecticut. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Baylor Bears Betting Preview

The Baylor Bears are 5-2 this year after they defeated New Orleans by a score of 91-60 in their last game. Baylor led 50-23 at the half and was able to coast to the victory in the second half. The Bears shot 48.6% from the field, 40.5% on three-pointers, and 85.7% on free throws in the game. Jayden Nunn led Baylor with 23 points and four assists in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Bears lost to Tennessee by a score of 77-62 but did win the previous four games. Baylor has scored 85.0 points per game and they have allowed 73 points per game, while also averaging 36.3 rebounds and 18.3 assists per game this season. Norchad Omier is averaging 15.9 points, 10.4 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game, while Baylor is shooting 46.8% from the field, 70.5% on free throws, and 38.1% on three-pointers this year. Baylor will face Abilene Christian following this one.

Connecticut Huskies Betting Preview

The Connecticut Huskies are 5-3 this season after they defeated MD Eastern Shore by a score of 99-45 in their last game. Connecticut led 40-18 at the half and they scored 59 points in the second half for the blowout win. The Huskies shot 54.2% from the field, 37% on three-pointers, and 92.6% on free throws in the game. Jaylin Stewart led Connecticut with 16 points and seven rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Huskies lost to Dayton, Colorado, and Memphis. Connecticut has scored 86.3 points per game and they have allowed 63.3 points per game, while also averaging 38.4 rebounds and 20.9 assists per game this season. Alex Karaban is averaging 15.9 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game, while UConn is shooting 50.7% from the field, 76.4% on free throws, and 36.5% on three-pointers this year. 

Why Connecticut will beat Baylor

• Connecticut has won each of its last 16 games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
• Baylor has lost each of its last three night games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents.
• Baylor has lost the first half in four of its last five night games against the Big East Conference.

Baylor vs Connecticut Prediction 

Baylor comes into this matchup after winning five of their last six games, including wins over ranked Arkansas and ranked St. John’s. The Bears do have two losses against Gonzaga and Tennessee, where they only scored 63 and 62 points. Connecticut went 0-3 in the Maui Invitational, but they have beaten up the lesser teams they have faced. This should be a very good game and even with Connecticut’s recent struggles, I like them here. The Huskies are better than how they played in the Maui and I think they will bounce back at home. Take UConn here.