Arizona Wildcats vs Baylor Bears Picks and Prediction for Tuesday February 24 2026
Arizona, ranked No. 4 in the country, heads to Waco, Texas for a game against Baylor with a 25–2 overall record and a strong 12–2 mark in the Big 12. The Wildcats have won two straight and will be looking to keep that momentum going while continuing to set the pace near the top of the conference. Baylor, meanwhile, comes in at 14–13 overall and 4–10 in conference play, hoping to take advantage of home court and turn its season around with a big upset. Get involved in the action with our free college basketball picks.
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Arizona vs. Baylor Game Information
- February 24, 2026
- 9:00pm EST
- Foster Pavilion
- ESPN2
Baylor Form & Recent Results
Baylor heads into this matchup riding a one-game winning streak, but the bigger picture shows a team that has struggled lately, losing four of its last five games. The Bears did manage to steady themselves with a 73–68 win at home over Arizona State on Saturday, thanks in large part to Obi Agbim’s 16-point performance. Caden Powell helped control the glass with seven rebounds, and Isaac Williams IV played the role of facilitator, handing out five assists. Baylor’s offense was especially efficient in that game, shooting 57% from the field and knocking down 43% of its three-point attempts, numbers that show what this team can look like when it’s clicking.
Baylor’s scoring punch has been led by Cameron Carr, who is averaging 18.7 points per game, with Tounde Yessoufou close behind at 18.1 points per game. Powell has also been important beyond scoring, leading the team in rebounding at 6.5 boards a night, while Agbim is Baylor’s top playmaker, averaging 3.2 assists per game. Even with those individual contributions, defense has been a concern recently: over their last five games, the Bears have surrendered an average of 82.2 points. That makes this next game a major test, especially with Arizona coming into Baylor’s building and bringing another high-level offensive challenge. 
Arizona Form & Recent Results
Arizona heads into this game sitting fourth in the AP Poll and playing some great basketball lately. The Wildcats have won two straight and three of their last five games, and they’re coming off a huge 73–66 road win over No. 2 Houston on Saturday. In that win, Anthony Dell’Orso was the go-to scorer with 22 points, Ivan Kharchenkov did a lot of the dirty work on the glass with nine rebounds, and Jaden Bradley helped keep the offense steady by handing out four assists. Arizona shot 45% from the field, turned it over only five times, and controlled the game for long stretches, leading for 91% of the night, an impressive sign of composure in a tough road environment.
Arizona has multiple players contributing across the board. Brayden Burries has been their most consistent scoring option, leading the team at 15.2 points per game, with Koa Peat close behind at 13.8 per contest. Tobe Awaka has been a major presence on the boards this season, pulling down a team-best 9.4 rebounds per game, while Bradley also sets the tone as the primary playmaker, pacing the Wildcats with 4.6 assists per game. Offensively, Arizona has averaged 77 points over its last five games, and they’ve been even better away from home, posting a 7–1 road record while scoring 82.8 points per game in those games. After proving they can win in a hostile setting against an elite opponent, the Wildcats will try to carry that confidence and momentum into another tough road game against Baylor. 
Key Stats
- Arizona’s Jaden Bradley this season: 4.6 assists per game
- Baylor’s Caden Powell this season: 6.5 rebounds per game
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|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Nick Parsons | +4,844.00 |
| 2 |  Mark Ruelle | +4,761.00 |
| 3 |  Ricky Tran | +4,179.00 |
| 4 |  Rocky Atkinson | +3,950.00 |
| 5 |  The Gold Sheet | +2,955.00 |
Betting Odds & Market Overview:
- ARIZ -9.5; O/U 153.5
Arizona vs. Baylor Picks and Prediction
Baylor heads into this game trying to hand Arizona just its third loss of the season. On the other side, Arizona is looking to keep the momentum rolling after its big win over No. 2 Houston and turn that result into its thirteenth Big 12 Conference victory. The Wildcats have been one of the most consistent, difficult teams to deal with all season, playing with confidence on both ends of the floor. Baylor knows that going in, and it’s hard not to have Arizona’s track record in the back of your mind, but the Bears will be looking to make this a game and see if they can be the team that can slow them down a bit. Final Score Prediction, Arizona Wildcats win but fail to cover the spread, 79-74.
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