The Washington Huskies head into Waco looking to stay undefeated on the season with a win over the Baylor Bears. Baylor got a win in its first game of the season and will try to continue its winning ways against a Washington team playing its first road game of the season. Before tip-off from Waco, continue reading to get my breakdown of this contest, including my Washington vs Baylor prediction.
Our Washington vs Baylor Pick
Pick: Baylor –6.5
Confidence: ★★★☆☆
Game Snapshot
- Matchup: Washington Huskies @ Baylor Bears
- Date & Time: Sunday, November 9, 2025, 8:30 p.m. ET
- Venue: Foster Pavilion, Waco, Texas
- Broadcast: ESPN
Key Storylines
- Baylor comes in at 1-0 after a 96-81 opening win over UT Rio Grande Valley. But that was a cupcake game against a vastly inferior opponent and we will learn a lot more about Baylor as a team here. Washington is 2-0 after wins over Arkansas-Pine Bluff and Denver. The Huskies look improved from what we’ve seen in recent years, but this is their first road test of the season.
- Both programs are in something of a transition period. Baylor lost their entire roster from the previous year and reloaded via transfer additions and incoming freshmen. Washington likewise underwent major changes and returns just a small percentage of last season’s minutes and scoring. Both teams have looked good amid all of those changes, but this is the first power conference test for both teams.
- Defensive consistency is a question for both sides. Washington allowed 75.5 points per game last season, which was not impressive at all nationally. Baylor allowed 69.8 points per game, so they were better but still not elite defensively. The team that can clamp down defensively in this contest will have a great chance to win here.
Betting Trends
- Baylor failed to cover the spread in their first game of the season against UTRGV.
- Washington is 1-1 against the spread going into this matchup.
- Washington is 0-1-1 on over/unders going into this game.
- Baylor went over the total in its first game of the season.
Washington vs Baylor Model Projection
Score Projection: Washington 72 – Baylor 82
Win Probability: Washington 28%, Baylor 72%
Final Thoughts
I think that Baylor will win and cover the spread at home in this contest. Washington is off to a decent start to the season, but they should look a lot less impressive in their first road game of the season against their first power conference foe of the season. I’ll lay the points with the Bears in this key early-season test for both sides.
