Baylor Bears vs Gonzaga Bulldogs Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

The eighth-ranked Baylor Bears and sixth-ranked Gonzaga Bulldogs are set to face off on opening night in an early season top-10 showdown. Baylor, coming off a 24-11 season, will look to make a statement against last year's 27-8 Gonzaga team. Tipoff is scheduled for 11:30 PM EST at Spokane Arena in Spokane, WA, with Gonzaga opening as the betting favorite at -3 and the current line at Gonzaga -5. Which powerhouse will come out on top? Stay tuned for this Baylor vs. Gonzaga prediction.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Bears +172 | Bulldogs -204

Spread: Bears +5 (-110) | Bulldogs -5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 156.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Gonzaga will win straight-up is 67%.

Baylor Bears

Baylor enters this season without four of their top scorers from last year, who have moved on to the NBA. However, Langston Love and Jayden Nunn return after strong performances last season. The team has also brought in nine new players, including experienced guards Jeremy Roach and Norchad Omier, as well as highly touted recruit VJ Edgecombe. Last season, Baylor had a strong offensive performance, averaging 79.9 PPG and shooting well from the field and three-point line. Defensively, they allowed 71.1 PPG and had average shooting percentages against them. Currently ranked 33 in offense and 148 in defense, Baylor is 0-0 this season. Their offensive statistics rank them highly in field goal and three-point shooting, as well as assist and turnover averages. Defensively, they need to improve their field goal and free throw percentages allowed, as well as their three-point percentage against.