Baylor Bears vs. Oklahoma State: Preview & How to Watch
The Baylor men’s basketball team aims to capitalize on a conference road win to move to 1-3 in the Big 12 when coach Scott Drew and the Bears return to Waco to host the Oklahoma State Cowboys on Saturday, Jan. 14.
Saturday’s showdown between the Bears and Cowboys is slated to tip off at 5 p.m. Central Time at the Ferrell Center and will be televised on ESPN2.
Baylor (11-5, 1-3 Big 12) is 2-3 over the last five games, dropping its first three conference games – on the road at No. 14 Iowa State and at home against No. 17 TCU and No. 11 Kansas State – before garnering a much-needed road win over West Virginia on Jan. 11.
Oklahoma State (9-7, 1-3 Big 12), meanwhile, is also 2-3 over the last five games, dropping a two-point loss at No. 2 Kansas on New Year’s Eve prior to a seven-point win over West Virginia, a 10-point loss to No. 10 Texas and a 65-57 loss at No. 11 Kansas State on Jan. 10.
The Bears are currently led in scoring by guard Keyone George (17.8 points per game), rebounding by forward Flo Thamba (5.3 per game) and assists by guard Adam Flagler (5.1 per game).
Cowboys guard Bryce Thompson leads Oklahoma State in scoring (11.6 points per game), forward Moussa Cisse leads in rebounding (9.9 per game) and guard Avery Anderson III leads in assists (3.0 per game).
Game Information: Baylor Bears vs. Oklahoma State Cowboys.
Date/Time: Saturday, Jan. 14 at 5 p.m. CT
Where: Ferrell Center
Betting Via SI Sportsbook: Baylor -7.5
Moneyline: Baylor -333, Oklahoma State +240
Over/Under: 138.5
TV/Streaming: ESPN2/ESPN App (Login with TV provider).
Radio: 1660 AM & 92.3 FM in Central Texas and the Varsity Network App.
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Denton Ramsey has been a journalist for over 20 years with a decade of experience as a sports writer and editor for a plethora of newspapers throughout Texas and Alabama. Growing up in Houston and attending Baylor University, Ramsey is a die-hard sports fan with a true passion for writing. He may be reached via email at denton.itb@gmail.com