Baylor vs. Cincinnati: How to Watch, Final Score Prediction
The Baylor Bears are set to face the Cincinnati Bearcats on January 28 at 5:30 p.m. CT. This matchup comes as both teams struggle in the season, with Baylor holding a 1-6 record in Big 12 play and Cincinnati at 10-10 overall and 2-5 in the conference.
Baylor vs. Cincinnati: How to Watch
- Date: Wednesday, January 28
- Time: 5:30 p.m. CT
- TV: FS1
- Radio: Baylor Sports Media Network
- Location: Fifth Third Arena, Cincinnati, Ohio
Player Highlights
Baylor Bears
- Cameron Carr: 20.4 PPG
- Caden Powell: 7.2 RPG
- Obi Agbim: 3.3 APG
- Tounde Yessoufou: 2.1 SPG
- Cameron Carr: 1.4 BPG
Cincinnati Bearcats
- Baba Miller: 13.8 PPG, 10.4 RPG
- Day Day Thomas: 3.8 APG
- Sencire Harris: 1.4 SPG
- Moustapha Thiam: 1.6 BPG
Game Prediction
Cincinnati features the second-worst offense in the Big 12 and struggles with three-point shooting. However, the Bearcats excel defensively, ranking fifth in the conference. Their size with 6’11” forward Baba Miller and 7’2” center Moustapha Thiam presents challenges for a Baylor team dealing with depth issues.
Baylor’s recent play has been marred by slow starts and turnovers. Injuries to key players like Obi Agbim and Dan Skillings have complicated their season. The Bears need significant contributions from players beyond Carr and Yessoufou.
With the current form of both teams, a close contest is expected. The prediction is Cincinnati winning 74-70 over Baylor.
Game Notes
- This is the opening match of Baylor’s Big 12 road stretch before facing West Virginia.
- Baylor has a history of playing competitively in Cincinnati, with a 1-1 record at this venue.
- The team’s current 1-6 conference record mirrors their start in the 2013-14 season, where they eventually rallied to reach the NCAA Sweet 16.
- Baylor holds a 34-23 record in Big 12 road games since the 2019-20 season, the best in the conference.
- Dan Skillings Jr. returns to Fifth Third Arena, having played for Cincinnati from 2022 to 2025.
