Arkansas vs. Baylor: How to watch, odds, picks, final score predictions from ESPN, KenPom

Every year during the SEC Big 12 challenge, fans are treated to several exciting matchups. And this year’s slate of games is no different. One of the hottest matchups this year will be between the SEC’s Arkansas Razorbacks and the Big 12’s Baylor Bears.

How to watch Baylor vs. Arkansas

Tip-off: 4 p.m. ET

Location: Ferrell Center in Waco, TX

Channel: ESPN

Vegas odds

Baylor is a 5.5-point favorite over Arkansas for Saturday’s contest, according to VegasInsider. The over-under is currently set at 147.5 points.

ESPN BPI prediction

Predicted winner: Baylor

Predicted point differential: 5.9

Win probability (for Baylor): 70.8%

Matchup quality: 87.8

ESPN’s College Basketball Power Index (BPI) is a tool that measures team strength and uses that to predict outcomes of future performances. ESPN’s BPI has Baylor vs. Arkansas ranked as the eighth highest-rated game on Thursday’s slate in terms of matchup quality.

KenPom prediction

Predicted final score: Baylor 76, Arkansas 72

Win probability (for Baylor): 66%

KenPom is another tool that provides advanced analysis across college basketball. Like ESPN, KenPom projects that Baylor coming away with the victory on Saturday.

More on Baylor vs. Arkansas

After starting off Big 12 conference play 0-3, the Bears enter Saturday’s contest on a five-game winning streak and as the No. 17 ranked team in the nation. And they have done it thanks to their high-powered offense led by senior Adam Flagler and freshman phenom Keyonte George. Both Flagler and George are averaging just over 16 points per game.

Arkansas enters the game after just ending a streak of their own, a four-game losing streak. The Razorbacks were able to knock off their SEC West rival Ole Miss 69-57 on Saturday. Despite what the oddsmakers say, look for Arkansas to pick up the win against the Bears using their trio of guards, Ricky Council, and freshman stars Anthony Black and Nick Smith.