The ninth-ranked Baylor Bears (14-2) battle with the Kansas State Wildcats (12-4) for an incredible Big 12 showdown on Tuesday, January 16, at 8:00 PM ET at the Bramlage Coliseum in Manhattan, Kansas. The Bears are slightly favored to succeed on the road with a point spread at -2.0 (-110).

The Bears are currently on a five-game winning streak coming into this matchup. Their previous successful encounter was a 62-59 showing over the Cincinnati Bearcats. This was their second matchup out of their five recent wins that ended in five points or less for the margin of victory.

Ja’Kobe Walter is leading their offense with 15.3 points per game and is shooting 43.0 percent from the field. In late game situations, he could prove to be key as he lands 84.6 percent of his free throws.

The Bears are averaging 86.1 points per game and are making 50.9 percent of their shots. They move the ball well to find open teammates for good scoring opportunities, with 15.8 assists a game.

Their defense has been appealing, as they are allowing opposing teams to put up 68.9 points each matchup. They also put up 35.8 rebounds and 3.9 blocks each battle, which is slightly less than what the Wildcats have. They do average 7.1 steals a game, which is barely more than the Wildcats average.

The Wildcats are currently aiming to get back on track after a recent defeat. This was a 60-59 outing against the Texas Tech Red Raiders, where they gave up a solid lead late to lose it in the end. This defeat snapped their previous four-game win streak.

Cam Carter has been important for their success on offense, as he averages 16.6 points per game and lands 40.5 percent of his shots. He is also making 86.8 percent of his foul shots, which can also be key in late game situations.

The Wildcats are putting up 75.2 points per game and are making 43.6 percent of their attempts at the rim. They move the ball offensively at a similar rate in comparison to the Bears, with 15.1 assists each game.

On defense, they have held teams to 67.6 points per game. They also accumulate 39.5 rebounds, 4.6 blocks, and 6.8 steals a game.

Bookmaker offers a great betting opportunity for this matchup, showing that the Baylor Bears are 2.0-point favorites to win despite being on the road. When looking at market insights, it reveals they have a 53.1 percent chance at winning. The Wildcats might not have enough offense to keep up with the Bears, as they have an appealing margin of victory.