The Baylor Bears (4-4) host a Big 12 clash against the TCU Horned Frogs (5-3) on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at McLane Stadium.

The Bears are favored, but by less than a touchdown (-3), against the Horned Frogs. The over/under for this game is 64.5 points.

Below you’ll find our preview for this this contest between the Bears and the Horned Frogs, and uncover all of our betting picks here, too!

Baylor vs. TCU betting lines

• Spread favorite: Bears (-3)
• Moneyline: Bears (-158), Horned Frogs (+131)
• Total: 64.5 points
• TV Channel: ESPN
• Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)

Baylor vs. TCU betting info and stats

Baylor has four wins against the spread through seven opportunities so far this season (4-3-0). Baylor is 2-1 ATS when the favorite by at least 3 points. Baylor has been moneyline favorites for three games this season, and it has recorded a 2-1 record in those matchups. TCU has two wins against the spread this season (2-6-0). When TCU is an underdog by 3 points or more, it is 1-0 ATS. This will be the third game this year TCU is the moneyline underdog, after won both of the games.

Baylor vs. TCU recent stats and trends

Baylor Bears

• Baylor is 2-1 against the spread in its last three games, and has a 2-1 straight-up record in those contests.
• The final combined score of the last three Baylor games has surpassed the set total each time.
• The last three Baylor games averaged 55 total points, 9.5 fewer points than this matchup’s over/under.

TCU Horned Frogs

• TCU has covered the spread once in its last three contests while putting up a 2-1 record straight-up in those games.
• In one of those three games, the final combined score went over the set total.
• The past three TCU games averaged 8.2 fewer points (56.3) than this matchup’s point total.

Baylor vs. TCU key players

Baylor Bears

• Sawyer Robertson has thrown for 1,541 yards (192.6 ypg) to lead Baylor, completing 60.1% of his passes and recording 17 touchdown passes compared to four interceptions this season. He’s also figured in the ground game with 229 rushing yards on 39 carries with four rushing touchdowns.
• Bryson Washington has racked up 380 yards on 70 carries while finding the end zone three times as a runner. He’s also caught 13 passes for 121 yards (17.3 per game).
• Dawson Pendergrass has been handed the ball 56 times this year and racked up 362 yards (45.3 per game) with two touchdowns.
• Josh Cameron’s 365 yards as a receiver lead the team. He’s been targeted 39 times and has collected 25 receptions and seven touchdowns.
• Ashtyn Hawkins has put up a 346-yard season so far with three touchdowns, hauling in 24 passes on 34 targets.
• Hal Presley’s 19 catches are good enough for 300 yards and three touchdowns.
• Garmon Randolph has collected 3.5 sacks to pace the team, while also picking up three TFL, nine tackles, and one interception.
• Baylor’s tackle leader, Matt Jones, has 43 tackles, six TFL, and three sacks this year.
• Corey Gordon Jr. has picked off a team-high two passes. He also has 13 tackles and two passes defended to his name.

TCU Horned Frogs

• Josh Hoover has thrown for 2,614 yards on 66.3% passing while tossing 19 touchdown passes with eight interceptions this season.
• Cam Cook is his team’s leading rusher with 97 carries for 368 yards, or 46 per game. He’s found the end zone six times on the ground, as well.
• Savion Williams has 436 receiving yards (54.5 per game) on 39 catches and five touchdowns while collecting 156 rushing yards on 21 carries with one touchdown.
• Jack Bech has hauled in 825 receiving yards on 46 receptions to pace his squad so far this season while scoring seven touchdowns as a receiver.
• Eric McAlister has put together a 463-yard season so far with four touchdowns. He’s caught 19 passes on 28 targets.
• Devean Deal leads the team with 3.5 sacks, and also has five TFL and 24 tackles.
• Johnny Hodges is the team’s tackle leader this year. He’s amassed 46 tackles and two TFL.
• LaMareon James has a team-high one interception to go along with 20 tackles and two passes defended.