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No. 6 Villanova @ No. 2 Baylor

Current Records: Villanova 7-2; Baylor 8-0

What to Know

The #2 Baylor Bears' homestand continues as they prepare to take on the #6 Villanova Wildcats at 3 p.m. ET Dec. 12 at Ferrell Center. The Bears are out to keep their five-game home win streak alive.

Baylor simply couldn't be stopped last week, as they easily beat the Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions at home 99-54. Baylor's forward Jonathan Tchamwa Tchatchoua looked sharp as he dropped a double-double on 14 points and 13 rebounds.

Meanwhile, the Wildcats didn't have too much trouble with the Syracuse Orange last Tuesday as they won 67-53. Four players on Villanova scored in the double digits: guard Justin Moore (18), guard Collin Gillespie (14), forward Jermaine Samuels (13), and guard Caleb Daniels (11).

Baylor is the favorite in this one, with an expected 4-point margin of victory. They have been consistent moneymakers against the spread when favored (5-2-1), so they might be worth a quick bet.

The wins brought Baylor up to 8-0 and Villanova to 7-2. Two numbers to keep in mind before tip-off: The Bears come into the matchup boasting the fourth most steals per game in college basketball at 11.5. But the Wildcats rank second in college basketball when it comes to steals given up per game, with only 3.7 on average. Ball control might end up being a major factor in this one.

How To Watch

  • When: Sunday at 3 p.m. ET
  • Where: Ferrell Center -- Waco, Texas
  • TV: ABC
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $65.00

Odds

The Bears are a 4-point favorite against the Wildcats, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Bears as a 4.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -109

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Series History

Baylor have won both of the games they've played against Villanova in the last seven years.

  • Mar 27, 2021 - Baylor 62 vs. Villanova 51
  • Nov 24, 2019 - Baylor 87 vs. Villanova 78