Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Baylor Prediction & Picks - College Basketball Crown
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by Lou Aguila | in Basketball Picks
The Baylor Bears face a manageable 3.5-point handicap in their first-round match with the Minnesota Golden Gophers at College Basketball Crowns.
Momentum: After a disappointing season, the Baylor Bears get one last shot at college hoops glory as they compete for the College Basketball Crowns. Baylor finished their Big 12 campaign with a 16-16 record and a first-round exit in the conference tournament at the hands of the Arizona State Sun Devils 79-83. Meanwhile, the Minnesota Golden Gophers had a losing season at 15-17, bowing to Rutgers 67-72 in the second round of the Big Ten tournament.
The Matchup: This is the first time these two programs play each other in a men’s college basketball match. Baylor is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games against an opponent in the Big Ten conference. Minnesota is 4-16 ATS in its last 20 games against an opponent in the Big 12 conference.
Hot on the Board: Baylor opened as a -170 favorite with a -3.5-point handicap (-115). Minnesota is a +142 underdog with a -105 price at +3.5 points. The total has been fixed at over/under 148.5 points.
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Minnesota Golden Gophers - Baylor Key Points
- Baylor is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games against an opponent in the Big Ten conference.
- Baylor is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games.
- Minnesota is 5-12 SU in its last 17 games.
- Minnesota is 4-16 ATS in its last 20 games against an opponent in the Big 12 conference.
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Our Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Baylor Prediction
Fearless Forecast: The Baylor Bears claw down the Minnesota Golden Gophers 79-71
Best Bet: Bet on Baylor to cover -3.5 points. The Bears have matched up well against Big 12 teams, going 6-1 against the spread in their last 7 games against teams from this conference. Baylor also owns a better record at 16-16 despite playing in a brutal Big 12 conference.
Secondary Pick: The Total over 148.5 points. Baylor, which averages 82 points per game this season, will most likely dictate the flow of this game. They thrive in pushing the ball and scoring a bunch of points in the fastbreak. Minnesota has failed to breach the 70-point barrier in the last three games. Still, I am confident that Baylor’s decent-level offense can carry their combined score past the set total for this matchup.
Our betting prediction for the Baylor Bears vs. the Minnesota Golden Gophers: The Baylor Bears -3.5 points
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
