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Texas Basketball: 3 bold predictions for Big 12 opener vs. Baylor

The Texas basketball program opens up Big 12 play this season on Jan. 4 on the road against the No. 6 ranked Baylor Bears. As one of the most talented teams in the Big 12 this season, Baylor is hoping to upend Texas to get off and running in conference play.

Texas comes into this game with a record of 10-2, with losses to the Georgetown Hoyas and the Providence Friars. Meanwhile, Baylor holds a record of 10-1. Baylor has two wins over top 25 opponents from the non-conference slate, and their only loss came by a three-point margin at the hands of the Washington Huskies at a neutral site.