NEWSLETTER
Big 12 play features the No. 10 Baylor Bears (22-9, 11-7 Big 12) at home against the Iowa State Cyclones (18-12, 9-9 Big 12) on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at 12:30 PM ET.
Iowa State beat Baylor, 73-58, on Saturday. Jaren Holmes poured in a team-high 16 points for Iowa State, and Adam Flagler had 20 for Baylor.
When is Baylor vs. Iowa State and when does it start?
This contest between the Bears and Cyclones is scheduled to tip off on Thursday, March 9, 2023. You can expect the opening tip at 12:30 PM ET.
Where to Watch Baylor vs. Iowa State
The Bears and Cyclones will take to the floor at T-Mobile Center for this matchup on March 9, and if you would like to catch the event live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on ESPN.
Baylor Bears vs. Iowa State Cyclones Game Preview
Baylor Stats, Odds & Insights
Baylor outscores opponents by 7.3 points per game (scoring 77.3 per game to rank 53rd in college basketball while giving up 70.0 per contest to rank 176th in college basketball) and has a +227 scoring differential overall.
The Bears are averaging 77.3 points, 15.1 more than the Cyclones allow.
Baylor connects on 9.5 three-pointers per game (23rd in college basketball), 2.7 more than its opponents (6.8).
Offensively, the Bears have performed better when playing at home this season, scoring 82.2 points per game, compared to 71.1 per game in away games.
Baylor has seen a downturn in scoring recently, racking up 74.2 points per game in its last 10 outings, 3.1 points fewer than the 77.3 it has scored this year.
Iowa State Stats, Odds & Insights
Iowa State’s +189 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 6.3 points per game) is a result of putting up 68.5 points per game (263rd in college basketball) while giving up 62.2 per contest (16th in college basketball).
The Cyclones put up just 1.5 fewer points per game (68.5) than the Bears give up (70.0).
Iowa State makes 6.6 three-pointers per game (271st in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 7.5. It shoots 33.6% from deep, and its opponents shoot 33.2%.
At home the Cyclones are putting up 72.0 points per game, 9.4 more than they are averaging on the road (62.6).
Iowa State has fared worse offensively over its previous 10 games, compiling 64.3 points per contest, 4.2 fewer points its than season average of 68.5.
Bears Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keyonte George | 30 | 16.0 | 4.2 | 2.8 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 2.4 |
| Adam Flagler | 29 | 15.6 | 2.5 | 4.7 | 1.2 | 0.1 | 2.6 |
| LJ Cryer | 28 | 14.6 | 2.2 | 2.1 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 2.6 |
| Jalen Bridges | 31 | 9.7 | 5.8 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 1.1 | 0.9 |
| Langston Love | 29 | 6.6 | 2.2 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.8 |
Cyclones Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaren Holmes | 30 | 13.2 | 3.7 | 3.3 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 1.2 |
| Jaren English | 1 | 13.0 | 7.0 | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| Gabe Kalscheur | 30 | 12.7 | 2.4 | 1.6 | 1.5 | 0.2 | 2.1 |
| Caleb Grill | 25 | 9.5 | 4.0 | 1.4 | 1.2 | 0.0 | 2.1 |
| Osun Osunniyi | 30 | 8.6 | 4.1 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 1.1 | 0.1 |
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