The Bobcats will play the Bears on Saturday, September 2nd, 2023. The matchup takes place at McLane Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 1 matchup at 7:00 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on BIG12|ESPN+.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Paddy O'Parlay
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Recent Meetings
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Team Schedules & Results
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The 2023 college football season has begun, with Texas State and Baylor scheduled to matchup at McLane Stadium. First, let's review each team's stats from the 2022 season to get an idea of what we can expect on gameday.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Texas State had a 96.67 conference power ranking in the 2022 season. The conference power ranking for Baylor in the 2022 season was 96.00.
- Away Texas State - At the end of the 2022 regular season, Texas State had a 0-6 record as an away team, ranking them 6th in the Sun Belt Conference for away team wins.
- Home Baylor - Baylor finished the 2022 regular season with a 3-3 record as a home team. They ranked 4th in the Big 12 Conference for home team wins in 2022.
- Points Scored - Texas State wound up 7th (253) in the Sun Belt Conference, with Baylor ranked 7th (418) for points scored in the 2022 Big 12 Conference.
- Points Against - Texas State finished 3rd (316) in the Sun Belt Conference for points scored by opponents in 2022. Baylor wound up 7th (349) in the 2022 Big 12 Conference for points against.
- Team Records - Texas State had a 4-8 regular season overall record, with Baylor notching a 6-7 regular season standing last year.
Paddy O'Parlay
The "Sports Network" talking heads have nothing on my Irish arse!
Get ready for a wild ride as Texas State invades Baylor's McLane Stadium... (It's gonna be a crazy showdown!) Texas State finished the last regular season with a 4-8 record... (they've got something to prove!) On the other side, Baylor had a 6-7 standing last regular season... (both teams are hungry for a win!)
This Week 1 game will set the tone for the 2023-24 college football season... (brace yourselves for some intense action!) As the away team, Texas State will be looking to make a statement... (they're ready to show what they're made of!) Meanwhile, Baylor will have the home field advantage and a passionate crowd behind them... (it's gonna be a rowdy atmosphere!)
If you're looking to bet on this game, look no further than SportsBetting3.com... (they've got all the odds you need!) So grab your snacks, get comfortable, and get ready to witness an epic clash... (this game is gonna be one for the books!) Whether you're rooting for Texas State or Baylor, this battle will have you on the edge of your seat... (don't forget to review the odds below and place your bets!)
Best Bobcats at Bears Odds
| Underdog Texas State | Favorite Baylor |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Texas State | Favorite Baylor |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Baylor is a -27.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Texas State is a +27.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 59 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 59 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
Baylor is a -5000 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Texas State is a +1400 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Football Odds Example
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Texas State
Baylor
9/02/23 7:00pm EDT | +27.5 -110-27.5 -110 |
Underdog Texas State - Texas State bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +27.5 Texas State underdog bet wins if they lose by 27 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 28 or more.
Favorite Baylor - Baylor bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -27.5 Baylor favorite bet wins if they win by 28 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 27 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Texas State at Baylor Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
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Texas State
Baylor
Both Teams Score 10+
9/02/23 7:00pm EDT | Yes -400No +290Bet |
Texas State
Baylor
Both Teams Score 20+
9/02/23 7:00pm EDT | Yes +145No -190Bet |
Recent Meetings Since 2019
| Week | Game | Result | Margin |
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| 2023 Week 1 | Texas State vs Baylor Saturday, September 2nd, 2023 | TXST 42, BAY 31 McLane Stadium | Texas State by 11 |
| 2022 Week 3 | Texas State vs Baylor Saturday, September 17th, 2022 | BAY 42, TXST 7 McLane Stadium | Baylor by 35 |
| 2021 Week 1 | Baylor vs Texas State Saturday, September 4th, 2021 | BAY 29, TXST 20 Bobcat Stadium (TX) | Baylor by 9 |
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk |
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| Big 12 | |||||||||
| Baylor | 2-7 | 0.222 | 3 | 9 | 277 | 400 | 1-7 | 2-2 | L5 |
| Sun Belt West | |||||||||
| Texas State | 4-4 | 0.500 | 8 | 5 | 477 | 427 | 5-1 | 2-4 | W2 |
Texas State & Baylor Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
Texas State Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Texas State YR: futures available
Baylor Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Baylor YR: futures available
Texas State & Baylor Team Pages
Review each team's season schedule and results, season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
Team Schedules & Results
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Texas State vs Baylor | TXST 42, BAY 31 Saturday, September 2nd, 2023 |
| Week 2 | Texas State vs UTSA | UTSA 20, TXST 13 Saturday, September 9th, 2023 |
| Week 3 | Jackson State vs Texas State | TXST 77, JKST 34 Saturday, September 16th, 2023 |
| Week 4 | Nevada vs Texas State | TXST 35, NEV 24 Saturday, September 23rd, 2023 |
| Week 5 | Texas State vs Southern Miss | TXST 50, USM 36 Saturday, September 30th, 2023 |
| Week 6 | Texas State vs Louisiana | UL 34, TXST 30 Saturday, October 7th, 2023 |
| Week 7 | Louisiana-Monroe vs Texas State | TXST 21, ULM 20 Saturday, October 14th, 2023 |
| Week 9 | Troy vs Texas State | TROY 31, TXST 13 Saturday, October 28th, 2023 |
| Week 10 | Georgia Southern vs Texas State | TXST 45, GASO 24 Saturday, November 4th, 2023 |
| Week 11 | Texas State vs Coastal Carolina | CCU 31, TXST 23 Saturday, November 11th, 2023 |
| Week 12 | Texas State vs Arkansas State | ARST 77, TXST 31 Saturday, November 18th, 2023 |
| Week 13 | South Alabama vs Texas State | TXST 52, USA 44 Saturday, November 25th, 2023 |
| Bowls | Texas State vs Rice Servpro First Responder Bowl | TXST 45, RICE 21 Tuesday, December 26th, 2023 |
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result |
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| Week 1 | Texas State vs Baylor | TXST 42, BAY 31 Saturday, September 2nd, 2023 |
| Week 2 | Utah vs Baylor | UTAH 20, BAY 13 Saturday, September 9th, 2023 |
| Week 3 | LIU vs Baylor | BAY 30, LIU 7 Saturday, September 16th, 2023 |
| Week 4 | Texas vs Baylor | TEX 38, BAY 6 Saturday, September 23rd, 2023 |
| Week 5 | Baylor vs UCF | BAY 36, UCF 35 Saturday, September 30th, 2023 |
| Week 6 | Texas Tech vs Baylor | TTU 39, BAY 14 Saturday, October 7th, 2023 |
| Week 8 | Baylor vs Cincinnati | BAY 32, CIN 29 Saturday, October 21st, 2023 |
| Week 9 | Iowa State vs Baylor | ISU 30, BAY 18 Saturday, October 28th, 2023 |
| Week 10 | Houston vs Baylor | HOU 25, BAY 24 (OT) Saturday, November 4th, 2023 |
| Week 11 | Baylor vs Kansas State | KSU 59, BAY 25 Saturday, November 11th, 2023 |
| Week 12 | Baylor vs TCU | TCU 42, BAY 17 Saturday, November 18th, 2023 |
| Week 13 | West Virginia vs Baylor | WVU 34, BAY 31 Saturday, November 25th, 2023 |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Texas State vs Baylor College Football Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, September 2nd, 2023 at 7:00 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Football page, look for the Texas State vs Baylor Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Texas State vs Baylor Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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