Gonzaga vs. Baylor Odds, Prediction: 2024 College Basketball Picks, Nov. 4 Best Bets by Proven Model
Bulldogs, Bears Meet in Top-10 Clash
No. 4 Gonzaga and No. 9 Baylor will face off in a top-10 matchup on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2024, at the McCarthey Athletic Center in Spokane, Washington. The Bulldogs are coming off a 2023 season in which they reached the NCAA Tournament championship game. Baylor won the national championship in 2021 but did not make the NCAA Tournament in 2023.Gonzaga vs. Baylor Odds
Gonzaga is a 7.5-point favorite at home, according to DraftKings Sportsbook. The Bulldogs are -320 on the moneyline, while Baylor is +260. The over/under for the game is 158.5 points.
Gonzaga has won 11 of the 12 meetings between the two programs. The Bulldogs won the last meeting, 83-69, in the 2022 NCAA Tournament. Baylor's only win in the series came in 2014.
Prediction
Gonzaga is the clear favorite in this matchup. The Bulldogs have a more experienced team and are playing at home. Baylor is a talented team, but they are still relatively young and inexperienced. Gonzaga should be able to win this game and cover the spread. The Bulldogs are also a good bet to win the national championship this season. They have a lot of talent and experience, and they play well together as a team.
The over/under for this game is 158.5 points. This is a relatively high total, but it is justified given the offensive firepower of both teams. Gonzaga is one of the best offensive teams in the country, and Baylor is no slouch either. Both teams are capable of scoring a lot of points, so it is likely that this game will be a high-scoring affair. The over is a good bet in this game.
Here is a prediction for the game:
- Gonzaga wins and covers the spread (7.5)
- The over/under goes over (158.5)
- Gonzaga wins the national championship
