The Baylor Bears (15-3) hope to extend a four-game winning streak when they host the Houston Cougars (5-12) on January 17, 2025 at Foster Pavilion.
On Tuesday, in its most recent game, Baylor topped Utah 70-61. With 19 points, Aaronette Vonleh was its leading scorer. Houston was victorious in its previous game versus Oklahoma State, 79-76, on Tuesday. Kierra Merchant was its high scorer with 20 points.
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When is Baylor vs. Houston and when does it start?
This matchup between the Bears and Cougars will go down on Friday, January 17, 2025. Expect to see the opening tip at 7:00 PM ET.
Where to Watch Baylor vs. Houston
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Baylor Bears vs. Houston Cougars Game Preview
Baylor Stats, Odds & Insights
Baylor averages 81.7 points per game (18th in college basketball) while allowing 57.9 per contest (51st in college basketball). It has a +427 scoring differential overall and outscores opponents by 23.8 points per game.
The Bears are averaging 81.7 points, 16.9 more than the Cougars concede.
Baylor hits 7.7 three-pointers per game (57th in college basketball), 2.6 more than its opponents (5.1).
At home, the Bears are posting 3.1 more points per game (82.9) than they are in away games (79.8).
Baylor’s offense has been improved over its last 10 games, putting up 81.9 points per contest compared to the 81.7 it has averaged this season.
Houston Stats, Odds & Insights
Houston puts up 61.3 points per game (273rd in college basketball) while giving up 64.8 per outing (201st in college basketball). It has a -60 scoring differential and has been outscored by 3.5 points per game.
The Cougars’ 61.3 points per game are only 3.4 more than the Bears concede.
Houston makes 6 three-pointers per game (192nd in college basketball) at a 30.1% rate (216th in college basketball), compared to the 5.5 its opponents make, shooting 30.3% from beyond the arc.
The Cougars score 67.8 points per game at home, and 54.7 on the road.
Houston has played better offensively over its last 10 games, posting 65.5 points per contest, 4.2 more than its season average of 61.3.
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Bears Key Players to Watch
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
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Darianna Littlepage-Buggs | 17 | 14.3 | 10.3 | 2.1 | 1.2 | 1 | 0.3 |
Aaronette Vonleh | 18 | 14 | 5.3 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
Jada Walker | 18 | 12.1 | 3.1 | 5.9 | 1.5 | 0.2 | 0.8 |
Yaya Felder | 18 | 11.7 | 3.4 | 2.7 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 1.6 |
Sarah Andrews | 18 | 11.6 | 3.8 | 5.3 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 2.4 |
Cougars Key Players to Watch
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Laila Blair | 14 | 12.2 | 2.7 | 2.6 | 1.4 | 0.1 | 2 |
Gia Cooke | 15 | 11.9 | 2.5 | 1.7 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 0.8 |
Eylia Love | 17 | 11 | 6.5 | 1.4 | 2.2 | 0.9 | 0.5 |
Kierra Merchant | 17 | 9.8 | 3.6 | 1 | 2.2 | 1 | 1.3 |
Peyton McFarland | 17 | 6.8 | 4.4 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 0 |
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