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Baylor vs Colgate in March Madness: Prediction, picks, odds for 2024 NCAA Tournament

mark giannotto, memphis commercial appeal
·1 min read

March Madness is back and there's a Memphis NCAA regional this year, with first-round games beginning Friday. The No. 3 seed Baylor Bears and No. 14 seed Colgate Raiders get the action started at FedExForum with a West Region round of 64 matchup. Colgate, the Patriot League champion, is going dancing for the fifth straight time as part of the 2024 NCAA tournament bracket. Baylor features arguably the site's two best 2024 NBA draft prospects in freshmen Ja'Kobe Walter and Yves Missi. Baylor has one of the field's best offenses and a sometimes-shaky defense. Colgate is more defensive-oriented, with plenty of players who have NCAA tournament experience at this point.

Here's a look at Baylor vs Colgate predictions, picks and odds for March Madness in Memphis

Baylor vs. Colgate prediction, picks for March Madness

JONAH DYLAN

Colgate ignites FedExForum and creates a little bit of March Madness. The Raiders have lost only twice this calendar year, by the way

MARK GIANNOTTO

Colgate will keep this closer than you think with its defense. But Baylor’s potential one-and-dones – Walter and Missi – will be too much.

JASON MUNZ

Baylor’s defensive numbers won’t blow you away. Don’t overthink this, though. The Bears win comfortably.

WYNSTON WILCOX

Baylor has six players who average double digits in points this season, and it will overwhelm Colgate early.

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Baylor vs Colgate odds: Spread, betting line

Odds according to BetMGM

  • Spread: (3) Baylor (-14.5) vs. (14) Colgate (+14.5)

  • Over/under: 138.5

  • Moneyline: (3) Baylor (-1400) vs. (14) Colgate (+825)

March Madness bracket, schedule

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This article originally appeared on Memphis Commercial Appeal: Baylor vs Colgate prediction in March Madness bracket: Picks, odds