Baylor Bears vs Connecticut Huskies Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Baylor vs Connecticut NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Storrs.

Baylor vs Connecticut Prediction

Planning on watching today's Bears and Huskies game? Catch the action at Gampel Pavilion in Storrs, CT, as the Huskies hosts this showdown at 6:30 ET on FS1. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 145 points, and Connecticut is favored by -2.5 vs. Baylor.

Baylor vs. Connecticut Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Baylor Bears at Connecticut Huskies
Where: Storrs at Gampel Pavilion
Date: Wednesday, December 4th
Betting Odds UCONN -2.5, BAYL +119 | UCONN -145 O/U 145

Bears Preview: Can the Bears Grab a Win on the Road?

Baylor improved to 5-3 on the season with a 91-60 win over New Orleans on Wednesday. The Bears, playing at home, were heavy favorites at -37.5 but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points hit 151, just over the O/U line of 150.

Baylor dominated early, leading 50-23 at halftime. However, they allowed 37 points in the 2nd half while scoring 41, showing some defensive lapses as the game progressed.

Bears Offense Breakdown

Baylor's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 91 points with a field goal percentage of 48.6%. They connected on 15 of 37 three-point attempts, shooting 40.5% from deep, and finished with an effective field goal percentage of 58.3%.

Jayden Nunn led the way, hitting 7 of 10 threes and finishing with 23 points and 4 assists. Dae Dae Hunter and Cedquavious Hunter each added 18 points, with Dae Dae hitting 6 of 10 from beyond the arc.

Bears Team Defense

Despite Baylor's defense giving up 60 points, they allowed their opponent to shoot 48% from the field, with 35 made baskets on 72 attempts. Inside the arc, the opposing team was efficient, hitting 57% of their two-point shots, going 20/35.

From three-point range, Baylor's opponent connected on 15 of 37 attempts, shooting 40%. They also went to the free-throw line 7 times, making 6 of those for an 85% success rate. Baylor gave up 16 offensive rebounds in the game.

Huskies Preview: Can Connecticut Pull Off a Home Win?

Connecticut improved to 5-3 on the season with a dominant 99-45 win over Maryland Eastern Shore on Saturday. The Huskies, playing at home, were heavy favorites at -40.5 and covered the spread. The total points for the game ended at 144, just over the 142.5 O/U line.

UConn led 40-18 at halftime and continued their strong play in the second half, scoring 59 points while allowing 27.

Huskies Offense Breakdown

Connecticut put up 99 points in their last game, shooting 54.2% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 62.7%. They were dominant inside, hitting 68.8% of their two-point attempts, and connected on 37% from beyond the arc, going 10-for-27.

At the free-throw line, the Huskies were nearly perfect, making 25-of-27 for a 92.6% success rate. They also dished out 23 assists and grabbed 11 offensive rebounds. Ketron Shaw led the way with 18 points, while Liam McNeeley and Jaylin Stewart each added 16.

Huskies Team Defense

Despite Connecticut's defensive struggles, they still managed to hold their opponent to 45 points. The Huskies allowed a 54% shooting performance, with the other team hitting 32 of their 59 attempts.

Connecticut also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 27 times, where they converted 25 of those attempts. The Huskies gave up 11 offensive rebounds in the game.

Bears vs Huskies Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Through their last three road contests, the Bears offense has averaged 74 points per game while allowing an average of 92. Baylor posted an overall record of 1-2 while going 0-3 ATS.
When looking at their past three home matchups, Connecticut has an ATS record of 1-2 while averaging 71 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.
Going back to their last five games as the underdog, the Bears have a straight up record of 1-4. But, their mark vs the spread was just 1-4.
As the betting favorite, the Huskies have an ATS mark of just 1-2 in their last three games. Connecticut posted a straight up mark of 1-2 in these matchups.