Texas at Baylor 10/28/17 - College Football Picks & Predictions

by Adam

Latest Odds : TEX -7.5 Total 55

Texas football is clearly struggling in many ways during their season. They have a new coach in Tom Herman, who has replaced Charlie Strong during the year. But the team is faced with a losing record midway through their season. They have to win big against conference opponents to get in line for a post-season bowl game. Texas is now 3-4 and will have to travel on the road to play against Baylor. They lost their latest game against Oklahoma State by a score of 13-10.

Look for Texas QB Shane Buechele to play an important role for the team as well. The sophomore QB has seen limited playing time so far in 2017. But a new game could introduce plenty of opportunities for him on the field. He is completing 68.8% of his passes so far during the 2017 season. The QB has plenty of offensive weapons at his disposal once the Longhorns take the field. Their conference record is 2-2, so they could use a win on the road against.


Baylor has had a disappointing year of their own so far. They are 0-7 and lost another game to a conference opponent. West Virginia narrowly defeated Baylor by a final score of 38-36. Still, Baylor is now faced with a winless season if they can't turn things around soon. Head coach Matt Rhule wants to see the team finish on a high note. A win at home against Texas would boost team morale.


Recent Betting Trends:
Longhorns are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 games in October.
Bears are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 conference games.
Under is 15-5-1 in Longhorns last 21 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game.
Over is 36-15-1 in Bears last 52 home games.


Free Betting Pick: Baylor Bears +7.5


This young Texas team has been great against the best teams but also have played down to the level of their competition agains the worst foes. Baylor also is coming off big near upset of talented WVU and think that confidence carries over at home this week. Final Score Prediction, Baylor Bears win outright as underdog but grab the points just in case 27-24.