Big 12 Games Odds and Predictions: Week Ends With Huge Saturday Card
Iowa State Favored Over TCU in Meeting of Ranked Teams
The Big 12 games odds and predictions for the week have a huge Saturday card, along with a solid game on Wednesday. The game of the week is going to be a top 10 battle between Baylor and Kansas but there are other games worth watching. It’s another strong week of Big 12 Conference play, which is no surprise given the strength of the Big 12.
Wednesday, Feb. 15
TCU Horned Frogs vs Iowa State Cyclones
Date & Time:
Location: Hilton Coliseum (Ames, Iowa)
Streaming: ESPNU
The Big 12 games odds and predictions begin with a battle of ranked teams in No. 22 TCU (17-8) and No. 19 TCU, so the Horned Frogs will be looking to make amends in what should be a close game. Iowa State hit a late 3-pointer to win the first game. The Cyclones were just 3 for 9 at the foul line. TCU struggled a bit, going 16 for 28, well below the team’s 71.3% average. The Horned Frogs are worth a look at the current number.
Saturday, Feb. 18
Texas Tech Red Raiders vs West Virginia Mountaineers
Date & Time:
Location: WVU Coliseum (Morgantown, West Virginia)
Streaming: ESPNU
The Big 12 games odds and predictions open with an early game between West Virginia cruised to victory at Texas Tech and the Red Raiders are capable of playing much better. But West Virginia’s home court advantage is one of the best in the nation.
Iowa State Cyclones vs Kansas State Wildcats
Date & Time:
Location: Bramlage Coliseum (Manhattan, Kansas)
Streaming: ESPNU
Another tough game for Iowa State, as Kansas State will be close to 4-point favorites with a total near 137. Iowa State won the first game of the year between the two, so the Wildcats are looking to even the score. Iowa State has dropped its last five Big 12 road games and things shouldn’t get any easier in this one. The Wildcats are coming off a tough game with Oklahoma and believe they’re worth a look at KSU-4.5 or less.
Oklahoma State Cowboys vs TCU Horned Frogs
Date & Time:
Location: Schollmaier Arena (Fort Worth, Texas)
Streaming: Big 12 Network
The Horned Frogs should be close to 4-point favorites here with a total close to 135. TCU likes to push the tempo a bit but points aren’t going to come easy against Oklahoma State’s defense, which is one of the best around. TCU is no defensive slouch and is a better shooting team than Oklahoma State. These two played a surprisingly high-scoring game earlier this year, which OSI won 79-73. Both defenses should play better in this one and the under could be worth a look in this spot.
Oklahoma Sooners vs Texas Longhorns
Date & Time:
Location: Moody Center (Austin, Texas)
Streaming: Big 12 Network
The Longhorns are going to be close to double-digit favorites in this one with a total near 144. The Longhorns won 70-69 at Longhorns. Texas likes to play up-tempo, while the Sooners will look to play more of a half-court game. If the Sooners can cut down on the turnovers, they have a great chance to cover the lofty spread in this spot.
Baylor Bears vs Kansas Jayhawks
Date & Time:
Location: Allen Fieldhouse (Lawrence, Kansas)
Streaming: ESPN
The Big 12 games odds and predictions have Jayhawks. Kansas will be about 4-point favorites with a total near 150. Fifteen turnovers were too much for Kansas to overcome in the first meeting but it should be different at home. There is no weak spot for either team. But Baylor’s defense isn’t as good as the offense. Kansas will try to push the tempo, something it was unable to do in the first meeting. Kansas is worth a look as long as the line remains below Kansas -5.
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