Henry Roldán
Next Saturday afternoon college football has one of the best engagements of the season so far on its calendar, when Oklahoma State vs Baylor, two of the nation’s top teams and last season’s Big 12 conference final opponents, will meet in week 5.
The Cowboys remain undefeated after crushing Arkansas-Pine 63-7 Bluff, FCS Univesity, to remain ranked ninth in the nation. For their part, the Bears moved from 17th to 16th place after defeating Iowa State 31-24.
Without further ado, at JefeBet we leave you with the best preview of the stellar match between Oklahoma State Cowboys vs Baylor Bears.
Predictions and Betting Preview for the Oklahoma State Cowboys vs Baylor Bears College Football Game on October 01 2022
- Where: McLane Stadium – Waco, Texas.
- When: Saturday, October 01, 2022, 3:30 PM E.T.
Odds courtesy of BetMGM and Unibet.
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Betting on the Oklahoma State Cowboys
- Regular Season Record: 3-0
- Spread: +2.0
- Moneyline from BetMGM: +115
- Over/Under: 56.5 Points
The Cowboys come into this game not only on a mission to maintain their undefeated record, but also to avenge last season’s Big 12 championship game loss to Baylor.
Oklahoma State’s offense comes in on a high note after averaging 51 points per game and having a bye week last weekend. The Cowboys’ offensive damage comes mostly through the air, where they average 348 yards per game including 370 in the last win over Arkansas-Pine Bluff. However, facing Baylor’s powerful defense, it is a priority for them to be able to establish their ground attack.
On the defensive side, the Cowboys have not been out of tune either. In their first three games, they only conceded an average of 23 points per game, but none of those opponents resembles the offensive power that the Bears could display next Saturday.
Betting on the Baylor Bears
- Regular Season Record: 3-1
- Unibet Spread: -2.0
- Moneyline: -141
- Over/Under: 56.5 Points
The double-overtime loss to BYU in Week 2 cost the Bears several spots in the nation’s rankings. However, they have been able to overcome in a good way and a victory at home against the Cowboys is essential.
The Bears’ offense is not as potent as Oklahoma State’s, but it is capable of getting the job done in big games and even more so playing at home. On the season they average 40.5 points scored per game and their forte is the ground game, something they will not be able to give up this Saturday.
However, the Bears’ weapon is their defense. If the Cowboys’ defense is good, Baylor’s is much better, even one of the best in the nation. After four games played, they have only conceded an average of 17 points per game, while their ground defense, especially in the red zone, is practically impassable.
JefeBet Prediction
In a duel of heavyweights, defense will be the key in this match. Both teams are very solid in this area of the game and the offense that manages to give its team the first advantage will define the future of the game.
Baylor has the advantage not only because they play at home, but also because their defense is much more solid both through the air and on the ground. It is one of the best in the nation and it has the arguments to slow down the Cowboys’ good offense.
Prediction: Baylor’s Moneyline.
