Baylor vs Cincinnati Prediction 2/25/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Baylor vs Cincinnati Prediction for this college basketball game on Tuesday,  February 25th, at the Fifth Third Arena. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Bears’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Bearcats’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Baylor

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Cincinnati

-Recent betting trends in games played between Baylor and Cincinnati

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

Baylor Fell Just Short

Two games ago against the Arizona Wildcats, they were defeated 74-67, and in the last game against Colorado, they lost 76-74. At halftime against the Buffaloes, they were up 32-30, but in the second half, the defense gave up 46 points, leading to the defeat. Baylor shot only 36.2 percent from the field and 33.3 percent from behind the three-point line. The defense was a problem, but the offense was strong and they used a balanced attack with four different players putting up 11 points. Norchad Omier had a strong game, scoring 18 points and 13 rebounds. 

Baylor sits with a 16-11 record overall, but away from home, they only have two wins. Baylor is a strong offensive team, but far too often, this team isn’t interested in playing defense. The Bears are averaging 78.5 points, while their defense is giving up 70.3 points per game. The Bears just gave up 76 points in the last game, they can’t let Cincinnati do that to them here. Jayden Nunn is dealing with an illness, and it’s unclear if he’s going to be able to go in this game. Norchad Omier is the top player, averaging 15.8 points while shooting 56.4 percent from the field. VJ Edgecombe is the most dynamic player on this team, but in two of the last three games, he hasn’t reached double figures. 

Why Baylor Will Beat Cincinnati

• Baylor has won each of its last three games following a road loss.

Can Cincinnati Win the Second Straight?

Cincinnati hasn’t found a ton of success this season, but they are coming off a key victory in the last game. The Bearcats scored 75 points, but even more impressive was the defense, giving up only 63 points against TCU. Cincinnati shot 45.9 percent from the field but only 20 percent from behind the three-point line. Jizzle James was the top player, putting up 18 points, four rebounds, and four assists. Four players put up at least 12 points to help pace the team. In this game, if the Bearcats want to succeed, the defense will need to be good. 

Cincinnati sits with a 16-11 record overall, and they have gone 11-4 at home. Cincinnati is averaging 71.7 points, while their defense is giving up 64.9 points. The defense is ranked 24th in the league. This team does a good job of not turning the ball over, averaging only one turnover per game. James has been the top player for Cincinnati and he’s averaging 12.4 points while shooting 43.8 percent from the field. 

Total Points Facts

• Seven of Baylor’s last eight games have produced a total of 141+ points.
• Each of Cincinnati’s last five night games against Conference opponents at Fifth Third Arena have produced a total of 146+ points.

Baylor vs Cincinnati Prediction

It might not be a popular play, but Baylor is the play here. Yes, Baylor has had some major issues on the road, but in terms of talent, they are much better. Baylor is averaging 78.5 points per game, and Edgecombe is a big reason for its success. This Cincinnati defense has been strong all season, but they just don’t match up well to slow Edgecombe down. Cincinnati is averaging 71.7 points and they aren’t going to pull away here. Baylor’s offense is going to have no issue running up the score. It might be a sweat, but having a couple of points in your back pocket will come in handy. Back Baylor against the spread.