Baylor vs Gonzaga Odds, Prediction: Bet Under in Top-10 Game 11/4
- Baylor and Gonzaga meet in the only game on Monday between top-10 teams.
- Baylor is the underdog despite beating Gonzaga in its last two matchups.
- Read on for our top Baylor vs Gonzaga betting predictions.
The best is being saved for last on the first day of the college basketball season. The only game between top-10 teams is taking place in Spokane, Wash., when Baylor and Gonzaga meet up in a rematch of the 2021 national championship game. Even though the opening tip isn’t much before midnight on the East Coast, those who bet online might want to stay up for this clash of title contenders.
The last time the teams met was in 2022, with Baylor scoring the game’s final eight points to stun Gonzaga as a three-point underdog.
However, the game that people remember came in 2021 when the Bears rolled past favored Gonzaga to win the national title. Gonzaga had won the previous four meetings, including a matchup in the 2019 NCAA Tournament.
Four of the previous six games between the teams went under the total.
The college basketball lines have Gonzaga as a 6½-point favorite against Baylor.
When looking at the college basketball futures odds, Gonzaga is sixth and Baylor is tied for seventh in the odds of winning the national title. Gonzaga received a first-place vote in The Associated Press top 25 poll and heads into the season ranked sixth. Baylor is No. 8 in the AP poll. In the Coaches poll, Gonzaga is seventh and Baylor is eighth.
Baylor vs Gonzaga Game Information
- Game: Baylor vs Gonzaga
- Date/Time: Monday, Nov. 4, 11:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Spokane Arena, Spokane, WA
- Baylor vs Gonzaga Live Stream: TBS.com
Baylor vs Gonzaga Odds and Spreads
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3 Ways to Bet on Baylor vs Gonzaga
1. Bet Game to Land Under
Gonzaga finished in the top 10 in scoring offense once again despite the departures of four of its top five scorers. However, the Bulldogs saw as many games during the 2023-24 season land under the total as ones that went over.
The Bulldogs return most of the team with the exception of forward Anton Watson. The hope was the Steele Venters would return from injury to help fill that void. However, an Achilles’ injury will sideline Venters for the 2024-25 season.
Steele Venters (sidelined by torn Achilles) keeps an eye on the Zags during pregame pic.twitter.com/dCAuo6N1Ui
— Jim Meehan (@SRJimm) October 26, 2024
We would feel a little better if the sports betting odds total was a little higher than 156.5. However, with the way Baylor can get after it on the defensive end of the court, it might be risky to go with the game to land over.
When looking at college basketball tips, don’t forget that Gonzaga averaged 70.8 points in five regular-season games against ranked teams a season ago.
Bet Baylor vs Gonzaga to Go Under 156.5
2. Roll With Baylor to Cover Spread
Baylor will open the season against a ranked opponent for the first time since 1979. The Bears haven’t lost their season opener since 2018. That is one Baylor vs Gonzaga college basketball trend at risk.
Heading west 🛫#SicEm | #CultureofJOY pic.twitter.com/0caR8A0npy
— Baylor Men’s Basketball (@BaylorMBB) November 2, 2024
This will be the first chance to get a look at former Miami forward Norchad Omier, Duke guard Jeremy Roach and Cal guard Jalen Celestine in a Baylor uniform.
There should be plenty of playing time available with the loss of four starters. Also, keep an eye on freshman VJ Edgecombe, a top-10 national recruit. While there are more questions than answers when it comes to the 2024-25 Baylor Bears, we like the season opener to come down to the wire.
Bet Baylor (+6½) to Cover Against Gonzaga
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Ike, Omier Could Be Top Player Prop Options
It is safe to say that Graham Ike’s first season at Gonzaga went pretty well with 10 double-doubles and 15 games with at least 20 points.
Norchad Omier averaged 17 points and 10 rebounds at Miami and he is somebody to keep an eye on in the player prop bets for both scoring and rebounding.
The battle in the paint won’t be for the faint heart but there could be some online betting options to consider for your NCAA basketball picks.
Check out the Baylor-Gonzaga Player Prop Option
Baylor vs Gonzaga Prediction
Gonzaga 77, Baylor 73
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Questions of the Day
Which team had a better record against the spread in the 2023-24 season, Baylor or Gonzaga?
Baylor was 20-12-2 and Gonzaga was 17-17 against the spread last season.
Who leads the all-time series between Gonzaga and Baylor?
Gonzaga leads the series with Baylor 5-2. However, the Bears won the last two meetings including the 2021 national title game.
Odds and information are accurate at the time of writing. Please check with official sources for the latest updates before placing any bets.
