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Buzzer-Beater Potential: Texas and Baylor Set for Big 12 Rematch
Get ready for a thrilling, late-season Big 12 clash as the No. 15 Baylor Bears host the Texas Longhorns on Monday, March 4th, 2024. Baylor seeks to solidify their tournament seeding with a win, while Texas looks to play spoiler and boost their own NCAA Tournament chances.
Key Storylines:
- Revenge on the Mind: Baylor will be eager to avenge their earlier 75-73 loss to Texas on January 20th, hungry to close out their home slate with a victory over their in-state rivals.
- Tournament Stakes: This game holds significant weight for both teams. Baylor, currently projected as a 3 seed, can improve their NCAA Tournament standing, while the 8-seed projected Longhorns fight to solidify their tournament bid.
- Stars Align: Baylor’s dynamic duo of Ja’Kobe Walter (14.7 ppg) and RayJ Dennis (13.4 ppg) will go head-to-head with Texas’ top scorers, Dylan Disu and Max Abmas, who each average 16.5 points per game.
The Numbers Game:
- Date: March 4, 2024
- Time: 9:00 PM ET
- Location: Foster Pavilion, Waco, TX
- Baylor Record: 21-8 (10-6 in Big 12, 3rd place)
- Texas Record: 19-10 (8-8 in Big 12, 8th place)
- Baylor Home Record: 14-2
- Texas Road Record: 4-5
Prediction
Our model favors Baylor to win this showdown 77-67. The Bears’ home-court advantage and desire for revenge give them the edge. Expect a high-scoring, back-and-forth game filled with plenty of Texas-sized drama. Look for the better team here, Baylor, to end their regular season home schedule with a bang.
Our Pick – Baylor
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