Colgate Raiders vs. Baylor Bears 3/22/24 NCAAB Betting Picks

Colgate Raiders vs. Baylor Bears 3/22/24 – The upcoming NCAA Men’s Basketball game features an intriguing matchup between the Colgate Raiders (25-9) and the Baylor Bears (23-10), set to take place at the FedExForum. With the Raiders looking to continue their impressive winning streak and the Bears aiming to solidify their status as one of the top teams in the nation, this game is a must-watch for fans and bettors alike. As premier sports betting online platforms buzz with activity, the clash promises to be a highlight of the college basketball season.

History made 🙌

Colgate becomes the first team in @PatriotLeague history to win four straight titles!#GoGate | #PatriotMBB pic.twitter.com/14hmekbKfn

— Colgate Men's Basketball (@ColgateMBB) March 14, 2024

Braeden Smith (Guard) vs. Ja’Kobe Walter (Guard)

Braeden Smith is also the main player of the Colgate Raiders and his game stats from the 34 games he played have been 30.3 minutes, 12.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, 5.8 assists, and 1.9 steals. His 39.3% field goal shooting and 78.2% from the free-throw line resonate as depicting his ability to be efficient and reliable. Smith stands out on the floor all because of his leadership skills and the ability to dictate the pace of the game. 

Ja’Kobe Walter emerged as the star of the Baylor Bears, averaging 14.2 points, 4.4 rebounds and 1.5 assists in the course of the 33 matches he has played. Walter hits from the field at 37.3% and 81.5% at the free throw line, and successfully converts 34% of his shots from three-point range, emphasizing his scoring skills. He provides decisive passes and assists as well as 1.1 steals per game which improves their squad’s multi-dimensionality.

When Smith and Walter go head to head, it will be a contention between athletic versatility and scoring brilliance. Smith’s general game and passing will upset Walter’s scoring and defense then power to rule the tempo and strategy of the game by either teams.

A Deep Dive into Colgate’s Performance

The Raiders’ team stats represent a team that combines fairness with efficiency by averaging 71.5 per game points and field goals with a shooting percentage of up to 47%. It has been their outside scoring capability (36.1% from beyond the arc) and their passing ability (15.1 assists per match) giving them this achievement. Despite the fact that they average 10.6 turnovers per game and possess a smaller percentage in free throws (68.1%), there are also locations which could be their weak points.

A Scoring Juggernaut

Baylor’s offensive might is evident in their 80.5 points per game average as they shoot 48.3% from the field and 38.8% from three-pointers. The Bears are really good at drawing fouls and obtaining points at the free throw line with a 73.6 % free throw percentage. Their offensive attack can also be attributed to their incredible rebounding efforts (23.8 per game) despite the slightly higher turnover rate (12.1 per game) and higher number of fouls per game (16.5) which point out their possibilities of being exposed by Colgate.

NCAAB Betting Odds: Baylor Bears -1300, Over/Under: 139

The betting odds favor the Baylor Bears heavily, but the Colgate Raiders’ resilience should not be underestimated. With a +760 moneyline and a 13.5-point spread, Colgate’s underdog status could motivate them to defy expectations.

Trends

Colgate Raiders Betting Trends

Colgate are 5-0 in their last 5 games.
Raiders are 2-3 in their last 5 games against the spread
Colgate are 8-8 in their road games against the spread
The totals have gone OVER in 1 of Colgate’ last 5 games
The totals have gone OVER in 5 of Colgate’ 17 last games at home

Baylor Bears Betting Trends

Baylor are 3-2 in their last 5 games.
Bears are 3-2 in their last 5 games against the spread
Baylor are 7-7 in their road games against the spread
The totals have gone OVER in 3 of Baylor’ last 5 games
The totals have gone OVER in 10 of Baylor’ 18 last games at home