An exciting Big 12 game is on the schedule for Saturday, December 12, 2020, when the #22 Oklahoma State Cowboys (6-3, 5-3) visit the Baylor Bears (2-6, 2-6). Oklahoma State is in fourth place in the Big 12 and Baylor is second from the bottom. This game will air live on ESPNU at 7:00 p.m. EST.
Through nine games, the Oklahoma State offense is averaging 28.1 points per game and 407.7 yards per game, 220.3 through the air and 187.3 on the ground. Chuba Hubbard leads the team with 625 rushing yards and five touchdowns, and Tylan Wallace has a team high 53 receptions for 877 yards and six touchdowns. Defensively, the Cowboys are allowing 24.6 points and 389.0 yards, 218.4 passing and 170.6 rushing.
Eight games into their season, the Baylor offense is averaging 25.9 points per game and 329.5 yards per game, 236.6 through the air and 92.9 on the ground. Craig Williams leads the team 197 rushing yards and two touchdowns, and R.J. Sneed has a team high 36 receptions for 469 yards and three touchdowns. Defensively, the Bears are allowing 27.6 points and 355.4 yards, 185.0 passing and 170.4 rushing.
[metabet_core_odds_compare query=”ncaaf/baylor” size=”300×250″ site_id=”atsio” css=”float:right; margin-left:10px”]Below is my pick for the #22 Oklahoma State Cowboys at Baylor Bears.
#22 Oklahoma State Cowboys (-5.5) at Baylor Bears: O/U 49.0 (-109/-112)
Last time out, Oklahoma State visited the TCU Horned Frogs and left with 29-22 defeat. Oklahoma State led 16-7 at the half, and 22-21 heading into the fourth, but TCU scored the only points of the final quarter to get the win. Spencer Sanders went 16/34 for 270 yards, one touchdown, one interception, and added 30 rushing yards, Dezmon Jackson led the team with 118 rushing yards and one touchdown on 29 carries. Defensively, the Cowboys allowed 501 total yards and forced five TCU turnovers, one interception and four fumbles.
Baylor visited the then #11 Oklahoma Sooners and left with a 27-14 defeat. Oklahoma jumped to a 17-0 lead and never looked back as this game was 27-7 late in the fourth quarter. Charlie Brewer went 30/56 for 263 yards, one touchdown, two interceptions, and added another touchdown on the ground. Defensively, the Bears allowed just 269 total yards and one Oklahoma interception.
Series History: Baylor has won the last two meetings, but Oklahoma State leads the all-time series 20-18.
CFB Predictions: I like Baylor +5.5 to keep it close at home.
2020 CFB Picks Results: 52-29