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Baylor heads to Morgantown on Thursday night for a Big 12 clash with West Virginia at the WVU Coliseum. Tip-off is set for 8:00 PM ET, and the Bears are laying points on the road despite the altitude, travel, and a volatile Mountaineers team that can surprise in spots.
The Bears (17–4, 6–2 Big 12) have been one of the most efficient offenses in the country and are coming off a strong stretch of wins. West Virginia (9–12, 2–6 Big 12) has played better at home but remains wildly inconsistent. The market favors Baylor by a respectable margin — but this one’s about game script.
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Baylor Bears vs West Virginia Mountaineers Odds
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor Bears | -225 | -5.5 (-110) | O 147.5 (-110) |
| West Virginia Mountaineers | +185 | +5.5 (-110) | U 147.5 (-110) |
Baylor Bears Betting Form
Baylor brings elite guard play, excellent 3-point shooting, and one of the best offensive efficiency ratings in the country. They play at a controlled tempo, rarely turn the ball over, and move the ball with purpose. Their backcourt trio gives them the edge in most close games — and that matters here.
Defensively, Baylor isn’t quite elite but holds up well enough, especially with defensive rebounding and perimeter containment. Their one soft spot is rim protection, but West Virginia hasn’t consistently attacked inside.
Before locking bets, check the Baylor Bears injury report, and review all performance metrics via the Baylor Bears stats and results.
West Virginia Mountaineers Betting Form
West Virginia is hard to back because of their volatility. They’ve beaten quality teams at home before — but they’ve also no-showed. Offensively, they rely heavily on isolation, and when the ball doesn’t move, they bog down into contested shots late in the clock.
Defensively, they can turn teams over and grind in the halfcourt, but they’re foul-prone and tend to give up second-chance opportunities. Their energy at home is legit, but it hasn’t translated into covers — they’re just 3–7 ATS in their last 10 overall.
Check for updates on player availability with the West Virginia Mountaineers injury report, and track stats at the West Virginia Mountaineers schedule and stats.
Baylor vs West Virginia Matchup Breakdown
This is all about whether Baylor can stay composed in a tough road spot. They’ve been great on the road ATS this season, and they don’t rattle easily. West Virginia needs to muddy this up — create turnovers, attack downhill, and get to the line.
Key matchup angles:
- Baylor ranks top 10 in 3PT% nationally
- WVU allows 35% from deep in Big 12 play
- Bears are 6–2 ATS on the road this season
- Mountaineers are 1–5 ATS vs top-25 teams
If Baylor shoots to their average and controls the tempo, it’s hard to see West Virginia keeping pace.
Baylor vs West Virginia Predictions and Best Bets
I’m backing Baylor -5.5 here. Their guard play is elite, they don’t get sped up, and they’ve proven they can win in hostile environments. Unless they go cold from outside or get dominated on the offensive glass, they should cover.
The total is sharp at 147.5. If WVU controls pace, it might drift under — but if Baylor gets clean looks and West Virginia fouls late, the Over is alive. Slight lean Over, but the spread is the sharper play.
Best Bet: Baylor Bears -5.5 (-110).
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