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Betting the Spread, Moneyline and Over/Under
- Date: Saturday, November 4, 2023
- Time: 3:30 PM ET
- Channel: ESPN+
- City: Waco, Texas
- Venue: McLane Stadium
| Spread | Total | Moneyline | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor | -3.5 (-125) | O 56.5 (-114) | -192 |
| Houston | +3.5 (+102) | U 56.5 (-111) | +155 |
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In a battle of two conference rivals, the Baylor Bears (3-5) will face off against the Houston Cougars (3-5). The Bears are the favorites, expected to win by at least a field goal but less than a touchdown (currently -3.5). The over/under for this one is set at 56.5 points.
The Bears head into the matchup after losing 30-18 to the Iowa State Cyclones in their last outing on October 28. The Cougars’ last game was a 41-0 loss to the Kansas State Wildcats.
We’ve got all the details you need for the upcoming game ahead—from betting trends to key stats and more.
Baylor vs. Houston Key Stats
- Baylor has averaged 10.0 fewer points per game (22.5) than Houston has allowed (32.5).
- When Houston limits opposing offenses to fewer than 22.5 points, it is 2-0 overall and 2-0 against the spread.
- This season Houston puts up 4.7 fewer points per game (25.3) than Baylor surrenders (30.0).
- Houston is 2-1 against the spread and 2-1 overall in games when it scores more than 30.0 points.
- When Baylor allows opponents to put up fewer than 25.3 points, it is 1-0 against the spread and 1-1 overall.
Below are a few more important stats from this season:
| Baylor | Houston | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Yards Avg. (Rank) | 388.5 (75) | 382.9 (77) |
| Def. Yards Avg. (Rank) | 398.6 (89) | 416.1 (104) |
| Rush Yards Avg. (Rank) | 109.5 (112) | 116.5 (108) |
| Pass Yards Avg. (Rank) | 279.0 (30) | 266.4 (41) |
| Turnovers (Rank) | 10 (47) | 7 (14) |
| Takeaways (Rank) | 12 (54) | 10 (78) |
Baylor vs. Houston Betting the Spread & Over/Under
- Together, the two teams combine for 47.8 points per game, 8.7 points fewer than the over/under of 56.5 for this contest.
- The 62.5 points per game these two teams surrender to opponents on average this season are 6.0 more than the 56.5 total in this contest.
- Baylor is 3-3-0 ATS this season.
- Houston is 4-3-0 ATS this year.
- Baylor has been favored by 3.5 points or more this season once, and failed to cover the spread.
- Houston has covered the spread once when an underdog by 3.5 points or more this season (in three opportunities).
- Spread Prediction: NA
- Over/Under Prediction: NA
Let’s grab a look at how both teams have matched up against the spread, over/under, and moneyline this season:
| ATS Record | Over/Under/Push | ML Favorite Record | ML Underdog Record | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor | 3-3-0 | 4-3-0 | 0-1 | 2-4 |
| Houston | 4-3-0 | 4-4-0 | 1-1 | 2-4 |
Baylor Statistical Leaders
- Blake Shapen has put up 1,475 passing yards (184.4 per game) with a 60.8% completion percentage (113-for-186) while throwing six touchdowns and one interception.
- Dominic Richardson has 70 rushing attempts for a team-best 288 rushing yards (36.0 per game) and zero touchdowns.
- Richard Reese has rushed for 240 yards (30.0 per game), with two touchdowns on the ground.
- Monaray Baldwin has been targeted 52 times and has 30 catches, leading his team with 570 yards (71.3 ypg) while scoring three touchdowns.
- Ketron Jackson Jr.’s stat line this year reveals 24 catches for 392 yards. He puts up 49.0 receiving yards per game and has been targeted 50 times.
- Drake Dabney has collected 271 yards on 19 receptions with three touchdowns, averaging 33.9 yards per game.
- TJ Franklin has registered a team-leading 2.5 sacks, while adding 4.0 TFL and 21 tackles.
- Matt Jones’ 52 tackles, 7.0 TFL, and two sacks mean he’s the team’s top tackler.
- Caden Jenkins has picked off two passes to lead the team while adding 15 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and three passes defended.
Houston Statistical Leaders
- Donovan Smith has 2,066 passing yards (258.3 per game) with a 64.7% completion percentage (189-for-292), throwing for 16 touchdowns with five interceptions. He also has 188 rushing yards on 78 carries and four touchdowns.
- Parker Jenkins has run for a team-high 321 yards on 68 attempts (40.1 yards per game) and three touchdowns.
- Stacy Sneed has run for 236 yards on 44 carries (29.5 yards per game), with one touchdown on the ground.
- Sam Brown has hauled in 44 catches for 678 yards, best on his team, and two touchdowns. He averages 84.8 receiving yards per game.
- Joseph Manjack IV has also tacked on 35 catches for 435 yards and four touchdowns this year. He has been targeted 47 times, and puts up 54.4 receiving yards.
- Matthew Golden has totaled 389 yards on 37 receptions with six touchdowns, averaging 48.6 yards per game.
- Nelson Ceaser has 5.5 sacks to lead the team, and has also racked up 6.0 TFL and 26 tackles.
- Malik Robinson has racked up 55 tackles this season, leading his team in tackles.
- Isaiah Hamilton has a team-high three interceptions and has tacked on 25 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and three passes defended in eight games this season.
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