Minnesota Lynx at Phoenix Mercury odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Saturday’s Minnesota Lynx at Phoenix Mercury odds and lines, with WNBA picks, tips and predictions.

The Minnesota Lynx (8-7) meet the Phoenix Mercury (7-8) Saturday in the second half of a two-game set. Tip-off at Phoenix Suns Arena is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Lynx vs. Mercury odds and lines, with WNBA picks and predictions.

The Lynx took care of the Mercury 82-76 in the front end of this set Wednesday and won their third straight game. Lynx G Kayla McBride scored a season-high 26 points in the victory, while F Napheesa Collier posted a double-double with 19 points and 11 rebounds.

G Brittney Griner led the Mercury with 28 points, hitting 12 of 15 shots from the field. The rest of the team was just 17-for-53. The loss came after back-to-back wins for Phoenix.

Lynx at Mercury: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:40 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Lynx +125 (bet $100 to win $125) | Mercury -155 (bet $155 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Lynx +3.5 (-115) | Mercury -3.5 (-105)
  • Over/Under: 162.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Lynx at Mercury: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Lynx 81, Mercury 77

Money line (ML)

The LYNX (+125) are looking to continue the surprising home woes for the Mercury.

While Phoenix is just one game below .500 overall, it’s a dismal 2-6 in eight games at home.

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Against the spread (ATS)

LYNX +3.5 (-115) is the play, as they have owned the Mercury over the years.

Minnesota is a blazing 10-1 ATS in its past 11 visits to the Valley of the Sun, and 34-16-2 ATS in the past 52 head-to-head meetings. Play Minnesota, mostly due to its dominance in this series, but also Phoenix’s struggles at home this season.

Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 162.5 (-105) connected in the mid-week battle, and the Under is now 16-5-1 in the past 22 meetings between these teams in the desert.

The Under is 8-3-1 in the past 12 home games for Phoenix, too.

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Connecticut Sun at Indiana Fever odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Saturday’s Connecticut Sun at Indiana Fever odds and lines, with WNBA picks, tips and predictions.

The Connecticut Sun (12-5) play the second game of a two-game set against the Indiana Fever (1-16) Saturday. Tip-off at Indiana Farmers Coliseum is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Sun vs. Fever odds and lines, with WNBA picks and predictions.

The Sun posted an 86-80 win in the front end of this two-game set, but had to work for the victory right to the bitter end, and they never came close to covering a 15-point spread. That snapped a 3-0 against the spread win streak.

The Fever had one of its most complete efforts of the season, albeit in a loss, Thursday against the Sun. They covered the 15-point spread, and improved to 3-1 ATS across the past four outings.

Sun at Fever: Odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: Sun -1000 (bet $1,000 to win $100) | Fever +650 (bet $100 to win $650)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Sun -14.5 (-110) | Fever +14.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 155.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Sun at Fever: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Sun 80, Fever 71

Money line (ML)

The Sun (-1000) are heavily favored yet again despite their narrow win in the front end of the two-game set. You cannot risk huge money for such little return.

AVOID.

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Against the spread (ATS)

The FEVER +14.5 (-110) were able to keep the margin of victory for the Sun to single digits Thursday night and can be backed to keep it close once again Saturday.

As a favorite of 8 or more points, Connecticut is just 1-2 ATS this season. On the flip side, Indiana is 3-1 ATS across its past four games, and 5-2 ATS as an underdog of 9.5 or more points in the previous seven.

Over/Under (O/U)

The UNDER 155.5 (-110) is the play despite an Over result in the front end of the set. The 80-point outburst for Indiana Thursday was its highest-scoring effort since May 23, and it had scored 70 or fewer points in three of its previous four games entering Thursday.

The Fever are disjointed on offense, and you can expect a lower scoring game Saturday.

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Washington Mystics at New York Liberty odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Saturday’s Washington Mystics at New York Liberty odds and lines, with WNBA picks, tips and predictions.

The Washington Mystics (7-9) travel to meet the New York Liberty (8-9) Saturday. Tip-off at Barclays Center in Brooklyn is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Mystics vs. Liberty odds and lines, with WNBA picks and predictions.

The Mystics look to snap an 0-3 skid both straight up and against the spread. C Tina Charles travels to New York for the first time since being traded by the Liberty in April. She tuned up the Lib for 34 points, 9 rebounds, 1 steal and a blocked shot in a 101-72 win in D.C. May 21.

The Liberty are coming off a road split against the Atlanta Dream, falling 73-69 in the two-game finale June 29. New York is just 1-3 SU/ATS across its last four outings. It also dropped four in a row at home, last winning and covering in Brooklyn May 24 against Dallas.

Mystics at Liberty: Odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: Mystics +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Liberty -130 (bet $130 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Mystics +1.5 (-105) | Liberty -1.5 (-115)
  • Over/Under: 163.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Mystics at Liberty: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Mystics 83, Liberty 79

Money line (ML)

The MYSTICS (+105) are a solid value on the road, as they look to continue the woes of the Liberty on their home floor.

Charles played with a chip on her shoulder last time she faced New York in the nation’s capital. You can bet she will play with a little extra incentive back in the Big Apple for the first time.

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Against the spread (ATS)

MYSTICS +1.5 (-105) are a good play against a Liberty team which is just 3-8 SU and ATS across their past 11 games.

Washington has been quite erratic lately, following up a three-game win streak with a three-game losing skid. The Mystics are also a respectable 5-4 SU/4-5 ATS across their past nine.

Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 163.5 (-115) has been the rule for Washington lately.

The Over is 3-1 across the past four for the Mystics, and 11-3 across their last 14, including their May 21 win over the Liberty.

New York is 4-1 on the Under across its past five games, but the edge is to the Over in seven home games this season at 4-3.

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Connecticut Sun at Indiana Fever odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Thursday’s Connecticut Sun at Indiana Fever odds and lines, with WNBA picks, tips and predictions.

The Connecticut Sun (11-5) travel to meet the Indiana Fever (1-15) Thursday. Tip-off at Indiana Farmers Coliseum is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Sun vs. Fever odds and lines, with WNBA picks and predictions.

The Sun enter on a three-game win streak, which is tied for the longest active streak in the league. Connecticut is just one game back of the first-place Las Vegas Aces and Seattle Storm (12-4).

The Fever are the worst team in the league with just one victory. They have dropped 11 straight and are already 11 games out of first place, and 5.5 games behind the next nearest teams: the Atlanta Dream and Los Angeles Sparks.

Sun at Fever: Odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: Sun -1100 (bet $1,100 to win $100) | Fever +700 (bet $100 to win $700)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Sun -15.5 (-105) | Fever +15.5 (-115)
  • Over/Under: 155.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Sun at Fever: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Sun 85, Fever 66

Money line (ML)

The Sun (-1100) are heavily favored to push past the scuffling Fever, but you cannot lay 11 times your potential return, or risk $100 for a mere $9.09 in profit.

AVOID.

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Against the spread (ATS)

SUN -15.5 (-105) is a little steep for a road favorite, but it’s worth it in this instance. The Fever have been downright brutal this season, and they’re on an 11-game skid during which they’ve covered the spread just four times.

Yes, Indiana covered a similar 16-point number against first-place Seattle June 17, but it’s just 3-4 ATS as a double-digit underdog. Connecticut drilled Indiana 88-67 in the first meeting of the season May 19.

Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 155.5 (-110) is the lean here, ever so slightly. The Sun rack up points, but the Fever struggle to generate much in the way of offense. Indiana is on a 4-0 Under run, averaging just 70.0 points per game during the span.

The Under also cashed in the first head-to-head meeting in Connecticut.

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Los Angeles Lakers at Washington Wizards odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Wednesday’s Los Angeles Lakers at Washington Wizards NBA odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The Los Angeles Lakers (36-25) travel to meet the Washington Wizards (27-34) Tuesday at Capital One Arena. Tip-off is set for a 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Lakers-Wizards odds and lines, with NBA picks and predictions.

The Lakers picked up a 114-103 victory in Orlando Monday, pushing against the number as the Over came through. All five starters and one player off the bench had 10 or more points in a balanced attack.

The Wizards were on the short end of a 146-143 overtime loss against San Antonio Monday night, narrowly missing a cover as 2.5-point underdogs. Bradley Beal led the charge with 45 points on 20-for-37 shooting, while Russell Westbrook had a triple-double with 22 points, 14 assists and 13 rebounds.

Lakers at Wizards: Odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: Lakers -150 (bet $150 to win $100) | Wizards +125 (bet $100 to win $125)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Lakers -3 (-110) | Wizards +3 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 224.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Lakers at Wizards: Key injuries

Lakers

  • SG Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (ankle) probable
  • SG Alex Caruso (back) questionable
  • PF Anthony Davis (calf) probable
  • SF Jared Dudley (knee) out
  • C Marc Gasol (finger) probable
  • SF LeBron James (ankle) out
  • PG Dennis Schroder (calf) probable

Wizards

  • SF Deni Avdija (ankle) out
  • C Robin Lopez (ankle) probable

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Lakers at Wizards: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Wizards 119, Lakers 115

Money line (ML)

The WIZARDS (+125) are a solid play as short ‘dogs at home. They won the first meeting Feb. 22 in Los Angeles by a 127-124 score in overtime as seven-point underdogs. While the Lakers did not have Anthony Davis in the lineup that day, LeBron was still healthy and playing.

Washington is playing much better lately, winning eight of the past nine, going 7-2 ATS.

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Against the spread (ATS)

The WIZARDS +3 (-110) are the play here, although they’re a much better play straight up on the money line unless you think the Lakers -3 (-110) are going to win by a bucket or less.

Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 223.5 (-110) is the way to go here. Washington is on a 3-0 Over run, averaging a ridiculous 130.3 PPG. The Wizards have allowed 107 or more points in five straight. The first meeting saw a total of 251 points in an overtime win by the Wizards as the Over easily hit, too.

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National Championship Game: Gonzaga vs. Baylor odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Monday’s National Championship Game odds and lines, with Gonzaga vs. Baylor picks and predictions.

The Gonzaga Bulldogs (31-0) meet the Baylor Bears (27-2) in Monday night’s National Championship Game. The West Region-champ Bulldogs and South Region-champ Bears will tip off at 9:20 p.m. ET at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Below, we analyze the Gonzaga vs. Baylor National Championship Game odds and lines, with March Madness NCAA Tournament picks and predictions.

Gonzaga is No. 1 and Baylor is No. 3 in the Ferris Mowers Coaches Poll powered by USA Today Sports, the last iteration of which was published March 14. The Bulldogs and Bears were neck-and-neck in the poll until February when Baylor program activities were halted for three weeks due to COVID-19 protocols.

The Bulldogs are trying to become the first NCAA-I men’s basketball team to go undefeated and claim a national title since Bobby Knight’s Indiana Hoosiers did so in 1976.

Gonzaga vs. Baylor: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:10 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Gonzaga -200 (bet $200 to win $100) | Baylor +165 (bet $100 to win $165)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Gonzaga -4.5 (-110) | Baylor +4.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 159.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Gonzaga vs. Baylor: What you need to know

Gonzaga

Gonzaga, the nation’s top-scoring team with 91.6 points per game, is coming off quite a scare. In Saturday’s semifinal against UCLA, Gonzaga trailed multiple times in the game’s final six minutes, went to overtime and eventually won 93-90 on a buzzer-beater by G Jalen Suggs.

Analytics peg the ‘Zags as the No. 1 team in the nation in offensive efficiency and as a top-10 team at the other end of the floor. Metrics of note include the Bulldogs being a top-notch squad in turnover avoidance, preventing offensive rebounds, and blocking shots.

GU is an elite shooting team. The Bulldogs don’t attempt a ton of triples, but they are no slouches from distance (37.0% from beyond the arc), and they have a remarkable 63.9% conversion rate on 2-point attempts.

The Bulldogs typically get a slew of dunks, tip-ins, and lay-ups, and they’re adept at scoring in transition, on second-chance put-backs and avoiding the same on defense.

For head coach Mark Few and the five from Spokane, Wash., it has all come together to result in GU outshooting foes, 54.6% to 43.2%, in five NCAA Tournament games.

Baylor

Baylor ranks third in the nation in points per game. The Bears are further down the defensive rankings than Gonzaga, but that is mostly due to a post-COVID slide when the team scuffled upon returning to action.

BU attempts more treys and with good reason: the Bears’ 41.2% conversion rate for the season is first in the nation. Baylor is an elite team in scrambling for offensive rebounds and in creating opponent turnovers.

For the Bears, distance and mid-ange shooting are difference-makers. So is BU’s ability to flip possessions and score in transition while preventing the same from its opponents.

In their five-game march to the program’s first national final since 1948, the Bears have forced 15.4 turnovers per game while committing just 7.0. BU’s closest bracket game thus far was a nine-point win over Arkansas in the South Region finals.

Gonzaga vs. Baylor: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Gonzaga 81, Baylor 79

Money line (ML)

Baylor’s 2020-21 line includes not only an impressive climb out of a valley of COVID struggles but a tremendous record in games against good offenses.

In games against the best offenses in the Big 12 (West Virginia, Texas, Texas Tech, and Oklahoma) and the best in their non-conference action (Illinois, Houston, Villanova, Wisconsin), the Bears are a combined 9-0 against the spread.

BU’s style of play and ability to crank out plus-performances in the turnover exchange and distance game makes for a smack in the mouth against good offenses. A smack in the mouth at first, then a few solid jabs, and eventually an uppercut knockout punch. If that happens to Gonzaga, can the Bulldogs get up off the mat? Can they do that after Saturday’s emotional grinder against UCLA?

Yes, the ‘Zags are an elite team, a different ring foe than those that fell before against the Bears but there is no challenge-and-return-in-48 hours in GU’s results from this season.

BAYLOR (+165) is worth a play. The Bears aren’t worthy of being a favorite but the price here is enough.

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Against the spread (ATS)

Peg BEARS +4.5 (-110) as the strongest play in this game.

Baylor’s 3-point shooting and ability to steal a bucket or two make a mid-two-possession cushion enough to tag it as real value to leverage.

Over/Under (O/U)

At alternating times over the last 16 hours, this contest has looked like a solid neutral-venue Under and a score-dragged-upward-of-160 Over.

In those aforementioned Baylor games against top offenses, the Over went 6-3. Tag the Over 159.5 (-110) with a lean, but there isn’t enough ammo to warrant a play.

PASS.

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NCAA Tournament National Championship Game – How to watch Gonzaga vs. Baylor

How to watch the 2021 NCAA Tournament National Championship between Gonzaga and Baylor, with TV schedule, start time, odds and lines.

The stage is set for the 2021 NCAA Tournament National Championship Game. The Gonzaga Bulldogs (31-0) and Baylor Bears (27-2) will play Monday night at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis with a 9 p.m. ET tip-off; the game will be available on CBS. Below, SportsbookWire looks at the Gonzaga vs. Baylor odds and lines, with everything you need to know to watch the men’s college basketball National Championship Game.

Gonzaga entered the tournament as the No. 1 seed in the West Region and atop the Ferris Mowers Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports. The Bulldogs beat Norfolk State (98-55), Oklahoma (87-71), Creighton (83-65), USC (85-66) and UCLA (93-90).

Saturday’s game against the Bruins went to overtime and was the first game the Zags won by just single digits since Dec. 2.

Baylor was the South Region’s No. 1 seed after finishing the regular season No. 3 in the Ferris Mower Coaches Poll. The Bears beat Hartford (79-55), Wisconsin (76-63), Villanova (62-51), Arkansas (81-72) and Houston (78-59) to reach the National Championship Game.

NCAA Tournament National Championship odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Sunday at 9:10 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Gonzaga -200 (bet $200 to win $100) | Baylor +165 (bet $100 to win $165)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Gonzaga -4.5 (-110) | Baylor +4.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 159.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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How to watch the NCAA Tournament National Championship

Who: Gonzaga Bulldogs (31-0) vs. Baylor Bears (27-2)

When: Monday, April 5. Tip-off will be at 9 p.m. ET.

Where: Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

Broadcast: CBS

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Baylor at Gonzaga NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship Odds, Picks and Prediction

The national champion will be decided when the Gonzaga Bulldogs and Baylor Bears square off in the final game of the NCAA Tournament on Monday

The national champion will be decided when the Gonzaga Bulldogs (26-0) and Baylor Bears (22-2) square off in the final game of the NCAA Tournament on Monday at Lucas Oil Stadium, beginning at 9:00 PM ET. Bookmakers expect Gonzaga to win it all, naming the Bulldogs as 4.5-point favorites.

The Bulldogs were led by Drew Timme’s 25 points last time out in a 93-90 win against UCLA on Saturday. They failed to cover the spread as 14.5-point favorites, while the teams scored a combined 183 points to hit the over on the 147 over/under.

Jared Butler led the way for the Bears with a team-high 17 points last time out as they picked up a 78-59 win over Houston and covered the 5-point spread as favorites. The teams combined to hit the over on the 135 point total set for the matchup.

Baylor at Gonzaga: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list.
Lines last updated at 11:55 PM ET on April 3, 2021.

  • Money line: Baylor +165 (bet $100 to win $165) | Gonzaga -200 (bet $200 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Baylor +4.5 (-110) | Gonzaga -4.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 160 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Gonzaga: Three things to know

  • Timme leads the Bulldogs in points and rebounds. He contributes 19.0 points per game while tacking on 7.2 rebounds.
  • The Bulldogs average 91.6 points per game, 26.3 more points than the 65.3 the Bears give up.
  • When Gonzaga puts up more than 65.3 points, it is 31-0 overall and 16-0-2 against the spread.

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Baylor: Three things to know

  • Butler leads the Bears in scoring, averaging 16.5 points per game. Butler leads the squad with a team-high 2.5 made three-pointers per game.
  • The Bears put up an average of 82.8 points per game, 13.6 more points than the 69.2 the Bulldogs give up.
  • Baylor has put together a 14-0-1 ATS record and a 24-1 overall record in games where it scores more than 69.2 points.

Baylor at Gonzaga: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Gonzaga 80, Baylor 74

Money line

The model and MGM are in agreement that the Gonzaga Bulldogs are favored.

Against the spread (ATS)

The MGM line for this game has the Bulldogs favored by 4.5, while the model predicts they’ll win by slightly more (5.6 points).

Over/Under (O/U)

The MGM point total for this matchup is just 5.9 points higher than the model projection.

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UCLA at Gonzaga NCAA Tournament Final Four Odds, Picks and Prediction

The Gonzaga Bulldogs and UCLA Bruins will meet on Saturday for a spot in the NCAA Tournament National Championship game.

The Gonzaga Bulldogs and UCLA Bruins will meet on Saturday for a spot in the NCAA Tournament National Championship game. Gonzaga is a 14-point favorite to win this Final Four matchup, which tips off at 8:34 PM ET at Lucas Oil Stadium (airing on CBS).

The Bulldogs were led by 23 points from Drew Timme in an 85-66 win against USC on Tuesday. They covered the spread in the contest and the teams combined to go under the 152-point over/under.

Johnny Juzang led the way for the Bruins with a team-high 28 points last time out as they picked up a 51-49 win over Michigan and covered the 6.5-point spread as underdogs. The teams combined to go under the 137 point total set for the matchup.

UCLA at Gonzaga: Betting odds, spread and lines

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Lines last updated at 1:40 PM ET on April 3, 2021.

  • Money line: UCLA +750 (bet $100 to win $750) | Gonzaga -1200 (bet $1200 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: UCLA +14 (-110) | Gonzaga -14 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 146.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Gonzaga: Three things to know

  • The Bulldogs points and rebounds leader is Timme. He contributes 19.0 points per game and pulls down 7.2 rebounds. Corey Kispert is the top three-point shooter for the team, connecting on 2.9 per game.
  • The 91.6 points per game the Bulldogs average are 24 more points than the Bruins give up (67.6).
  • Gonzaga is 16-0-2 against the spread and 30-0 overall when scoring more than 67.6 points.

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UCLA: Three things to know

  • Juzang leads the Bruins scoring 15.5 points per game. Juzang leads the squad with a team-high 2.0 made three-pointers per game.
  • The Bruins’ 72.9 points per game are just 4.4 more points than the 68.5 the Bulldogs give up.
  • When it scores more than 68.5 points, UCLA is 12-0 against the spread and 16-5 overall.

UCLA at Gonzaga: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Gonzaga 82, UCLA 68

Money line

BetMGM and the model both have the Gonzaga Bulldogs as the favorite in this matchup.

Against the spread (ATS)

The spread for this game suggested by the model (13.3 points) is slightly less than the 14-point edge MGM gives to the Bulldogs, though the data still has them as the favorite.

Over/Under (O/U)

In this matchup, the model projects a total (150.3 points) slightly higher than the MGM over/under (146.5 points).

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Houston at Baylor NCAA Tournament Final Four Odds, Picks and Prediction

The Baylor Bears and Houston Cougars take the court in the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday with a chance to play in the championship game on the line

The Baylor Bears and Houston Cougars take the court in the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday with a chance to play in the championship game on the line. Bookmakers have installed Baylor as 5.5-point favorites for the contest, at which begins at a time to be announced (airing on CBS).

In their last game, the Bears picked up a 81-72 win over Arkansas and covered the 8-point spread they were favored by. The teams went over the 147.5 point total set by oddsmakers. MaCio Teague put up a team-high 22 points in the victory on Monday.

Marcus Sasser led the way for the Cougars with a team-high 20 points last time out as they picked up a 67-61 win over Oregon State and failed to cover the 8-point spread as favorites. The teams combined to hit the under on the 130 point total set for the matchup.

Houston at Baylor: Betting odds, spread and lines

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Lines last updated at 1 PM ET on April 3, 2021.

  • Money line: Houston +190 (bet $100 to win $190) | Baylor -225 (bet $225 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Houston +5.5 (-110) | Baylor -5.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 135 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Baylor: Three things to know

  • The Bears scoring leader is Jared Butler, who contributes 16.5 points per game. Butler is the top three-point shooter for the team, hitting 2.5 per game.
  • The Bears record 25.4 more points per game (83) than the Cougars give up (57.6).
  • Baylor has a 16-0-1 record against the spread and a 26-2 record overall when putting up more than 57.6 points.

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Houston: Three things to know

  • Quentin Grimes leads the Cougars in scoring, averaging 18.0 points per game. Grimes paces the squad with a team-high 3.4 made three-pointers per game.
  • The Cougars’ 76.6 points per game are 11.1 more points than the 65.5 the Bears give up to opponents.
  • Houston is 24-1 overall and 17-0 against the spread in games where it scores more than 65.5 points.

Houston at Baylor: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Houston 71, Baylor 70

Money line

The model favors the Cougars to win matchup, disagreeing with BetMGM’s money line favorite.

Against the spread (ATS)

The data strongly suggests betting on the Cougars in this one. The model favors them while MGM has the Bears favored and the difference between the two is 6.5 points.

Over/Under (O/U)

The MGM point total for this game is just 6.0 points lower than the model projection.

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