We have your Colgate Raiders vs. Baylor Bears prop betting and game preview needs covered as the Colgate Raiders hit the road to face the Baylor Bears.
The Baylor Bears (23-10) are set to face off against the Colgate Raiders (25-9) in a highly anticipated NCAA Tournament matchup. With both teams looking to advance, this game promises to be a clash of titans.
Colgate Raiders vs. Baylor Bears Odds Info
Moneyline: Colgate Raiders +810 (FanDuel) / Baylor Bears -900 (Ceasars)
Spread: -14.5 – Colgate Raiders -115 (Barstool) / Baylor Bears -105 (Barstool)
Total: 138.0 – -110 (Ceasars) / -110 (Ceasars)
Game Info
Date: Friday, Mar. 22
Time: 11:40 AM
Location: FedExForum – Memphis, TN
TV: truTV
Colgate Raiders Betting Trends
- On the road, Colgate Raiders are 10 and 5 this season.
- Against the spread this season, Colgate Raiders are 17 and 16.
- Against the spread on the road, Colgate Raiders are 8 and 8.
Baylor Bears Betting Trends
- At home, Baylor Bears are 15 and 2 this season.
- Against the spread this season, Baylor Bears are 19 and 12.
- Against the spread at home, Baylor Bears are 12 and 5.
Colgate Raiders vs. Baylor Bears Predictions
The Baylor Bears enter the game with a solid 23-10 record, having won their last four games and boasting a strong home record of 15-2. The Bears’ offense is a force to be reckoned with, ranking 38th in average points per game at 80.5 and 36th in three-point field goal percentage at 38.8%. Key player Ja’Kobe Walter leads the team with an average of 14.2 points per game, while Yves Missi dominates the boards with 5.8 rebounds per game. Baylor’s strength of schedule, considered the toughest in the country, has prepared them well for the intensity of March Madness.
On the other side, the Colgate Raiders come into the game with an impressive 25-9 overall record, including a dominant conference record of 16-2. The Raiders have been playing excellent defense all season, allowing just 63.2 points per game, which ranks 10th in the country. Offensively, they are led by Braeden Smith, who averages 12.5 points and 5.8 assists per game. The Raiders’ slower pace and emphasis on defense could pose a challenge to Baylor’s high-scoring offense.
This matchup will likely come down to whether Colgate’s defense can slow down Baylor’s offensive juggernaut. The game will also feature a battle of the bigs, with Colgate’s Keegan Records, who averages 6.2 rebounds per game, going up against Baylor’s Yves Missi. The key to victory for either team could be the performance of their star players and their ability to execute their game plan under the pressure of the NCAA Tournament spotlight.
Colgate Raiders vs. Baylor Bears Pick
The under is the right pick for this game, considering the defensive prowess of the Colgate Raiders and the recent trends. Colgate has consistently kept scores low, allowing only 63.2 points per game, which is 10th in the nation. Additionally, the Raiders have seen the under hit in 20 of their 33 games this season, including 6 of their last 10 games. Baylor, while offensively strong, will be up against a defense that has proven its ability to slow down high-scoring teams. Furthermore, the under has hit in 15 of Baylor’s 32 games this season, indicating that when faced with a strong defense, they may not reach their scoring average. Given these trends, and the fact that the game is being played in a dome, which can sometimes affect shooting percentages, the under seems like a prudent choice.
The Pick: Under 138.0 -110 (Ceasars)