Colgate vs Baylor Prediction, Picks, Odds | NCAA Tournament First Round Bets

Colgate vs Baylor Prediction, Picks, Odds | NCAA Tournament First Round Bets

The First Round of NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament continues on Friday, March 22 -- and the second matchup of the day scheduled to tip off is Colgate vs Baylor, which is scheduled for 12:40 p.m. ET on truTV.

The Bears are big 13.5-point favorites on the spread in Friday's contest; with the game total stationed at over/under 139 at most sportsbooks.

Here's everything you need to know about Colgate vs Baylor -- our expert prediction and betting picks for this First Round NCAA Tournament matchup.

Colgate vs Baylor Odds

COLGATE @ BAYLOR Odds

Colgate vs Baylor Prediction

Baylor has not lost in the first round of the NCAA Tournament since 2016 as the Bears hook up with Patriot League champion Colgate.

Colgate is back in the Big Dance for the fourth straight season, but the Raiders are 0-3 SU and 1-2 ATS in the last three seasons in the first round.

The Raiders led the Patriot League in both offensive and defensive efficiency, but this conference is rated 4th-lowest in the country according to KenPom.

Baylor is 9-2-2 ATS this season as a favorite of seven points or more and does not get knocked early in the tournament.

Pick: Baylor -13.5 (-110)

Colgate vs Baylor Game Time & TV Channel

Date: Friday, March 22
Matchup: Patriot vs Big 12
Venue: FedEx Forum
Location: Memphis, TN
Time-TV: truTV, 12:40 p.m. ET

Colgate vs Baylor Betting Stats

3) Baylor Bears
(Big 12, At-Large)

  • Futures: +4000
  • Region: +650
  • SU: 23-10
  • ATS: 18-11-3
  • O/U: 17-15
  • PPG: 81.5
  • OPPG: 71.5

14) Colgate Raiders
(Patriot, Automatic)

  • Futures: +40000
  • Region: +30000
  • SU: 25-9
  • ATS: 17-15-1
  • O/U: 12-20-1
  • PPG: 71.2
  • OPPG: 63.4

March Madness Betting Resources

March Madness First Round Odds

The NCAA Men's Tournament First Round will take place on Thursday March 21, 2024 and Friday March 22, 2024.

Check out the Teams, Odds, Betting Stats and much more on each of the four regions below: