No. 12 Baylor faces Northwestern State, looks for 4th straight win

Published Dec. 20, 2022 2:42 a.m. ET

Associated Press

Northwestern State Demons (8-3) at Baylor Bears (8-2)

Waco, Texas; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EST

FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Baylor -24; over/under is 153.5

BOTTOM LINE: No. 12 Baylor will try to extend its three-game win streak with a victory over Northwestern State.

The Bears have gone 5-0 in home games. Baylor is ninth in the Big 12 with 20.8 defensive rebounds per game led by Flo Thamba averaging 3.4.

The Demons are 4-2 in road games. Northwestern State is seventh in the Southland allowing 75.7 points while holding opponents to 47.5% shooting.

TOP PERFORMERS: Adam Flagler averages 3.2 made 3-pointers per game for the Bears, scoring 15.7 points while shooting 51.8% from beyond the arc. Keyonte George is shooting 40.2% and averaging 16.0 points for Baylor.

Demarcus Sharp is shooting 39.5% and averaging 16.3 points for the Demons. Ja'Monta Black is averaging 3.0 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games for Northwestern State.

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