Arizona vs Baylor Prediction 2/17/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Arizona vs Baylor Prediction for this college basketball game on Monday,  February 17th, at the Foster Pavillion. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Wildcats’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Bears’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Arizona

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Baylor

-Recent betting trends in games played between Arizona and Baylor

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Wildcats and Bears.

Arizona Fell Apart Late

For about 30 of the 40 minutes against Houston, it looked like they were going to come away with the victory, but they fell apart late, and they ended up losing 62-58. At halftime, they were up 30-25, but in the second half the offense scored only 28 points and that led to the defeat. Arizona shot 37 percent from the field and only 21.7 percent from behind the three-point line. A couple more three-pointers would have made a huge difference. Caleb Love had a strong game putting up 17 points, seven rebounds, and four assists. Two games ago against Kansas State they also fell short and they ended up losing 73-70. 

Arizona currently sits with a 17-8 record overall and they have gone 11-3 against the spread. Arizona is averaging 81.3 points while their defense is giving up 65.5 points per game. The offense is ranked 32nd in the league while the defense is ranked 109th. The offense hasn’t been as good as of late though and they need to get that offense back to the right track here. Guard Caleb Love has been the top player, averaging 15.9 points while shooting 47.8 percent from the field and 30.1 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Why Arizona Will Beat Baylor

• Arizona has won each of its last nine Monday night games.
• Baylor has lost five of its last six games against AP-ranked opponents.
• Arizona has won the first half in nine of its last 11 night games.

Baylor Has Been A Disappointment 

Baylor has not lived up to the expectations so far this season but they are coming are coming off a victory in the last game. Baylor scored 74 points against West Virginia and that was enough for the three-point victory. It took overtime but they gave up only six points in the extra period and that was the difference. Baylor had four different players that put up at least 10 points. Norchied Omier is having a strong season and he put up 17 points, 10 rebounds, and one assist. 

Baylor sits with a 16-9 record overall and they have gone 8-6 during conference play. Baylor is averaging 79.1 points while their defense is giving up 69.9 points per game. The offense is ranked 66th in the league while the defense is ranked 123rd. Omier has been the top player for this team averaging 15.7 points while shooting 55.5 percent from the field and 30.2 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Why Baylor Will Beat Arizona

• Baylor has won each of its last seven home games after coming off overtime.

Arizona vs Baylor Prediction

This total is a little too high. The Arizona offense hasn’t been as great as of late and they aren’t going to get it going here. Baylor scored 74 points against West Virginia in the last game, but that took overtime to achieve that number, and that will end up being the difference here. Look for Baylor and Arizona to find some offensive success, but they aren’t going to run up the score, and that will be the difference here. Back the under to cash here.