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Oklahoma vs. Baylor: How to watch, odds, picks, final score predictions from ESPN, KenPom

IMG_6598by: Nick Kosko02/08/23nickkosko59

Oklahoma (12-11, 2-8) and No. 14 Baylor (17-6, 6-4) square off in a Big 12 matchup Wednesday. Ahead of the game, which will be broadcast live on ESPNU, predictions and betting odds – including KenPom analytics – are rolling in.

How to watch Oklahoma vs. Baylor

Tip-off: 9:00 p.m. ET

Location: Waco (Texas)

Channel: ESPNU

Vegas Odds

Baylor is a 9.5 point favorite over Oklahoma Wednesday, according to the odds at VegasInsider. The total is set at 140.5

ESPN BPI prediction

Predicted winner: Baylor

Win probability for Baylor: 86%

ESPN’s College Basketball Power Index (BPI) is a tool that measures team strength and uses that to predict outcomes of future performances. Safe to say, the Bears could cruise against the Sooners.

KenPom prediction

Predicted final score: Baylor wins 76-68

Win probability Baylor: 77%

KenPom is another tool that provides advanced analysis across college basketball. This also has the Bears rolling to a victory, but Oklahoma can cover the spread based on this metric.

More on Oklahoma vs. Baylor

Oklaoma has a recent upset win over Alabama, which was a No. 1 seed in the latest bracketology projections. However, that’s not enough for tournament consideration at this point.

Perhaps a win over a ranked Big 12 foe can boost the resume.

“That’s not going to be enough, I don’t think at the end of the day,” ESPN’s Joe Lunardi said of the Alabama win. “Unless they can pick up a game or two somewhere along the road that they’re not supposed to. WVU maybe an opportunity but they didn’t post.”

Seven of Oklahoma’s final eight games come against teams currently ranked in the top 25. So, while it won’t be easy, there is still time and a chance that the Sooners make a run at the NCAA Tournament.

Baylor head coach Scott Drew complimented the Baylor fans for showing such support to Jonathan Tchamwa Tchatchoua during his recovery, then explained just how incredible his journey back to the court was over the last 365 days.

“Senior night is always a real emotional time and this — what felt like a senior night, him checking in again — that’s why I’m so appreciative for the fans that were here today in the Baylor family that recognized him,” Drew said. “I mean, all the countless days and the struggles that he went through. I mean, on the lowest of his lows, I’m sure he wanted to know…will I ever be able to walk and run with my kids? You know, and now he’s back out there playing and that’s just — that’s a miracle.”

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