The No. 6 Villanova Wildcats (7-2) and No. 2 Baylor Bears (8-0) meet Sunday at Ferrell Center in Waco, Texas. Tip-off is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Villanova vs. Baylor odds and lines, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.
The Wildcats have registered four consecutive victories since an 80-73 setback on a neutral court against Purdue Nov. 21. Villanova’s only other loss is against another Top-5 team, UCLA, in overtime on their home court Nov. 12.
The Bears have registered eight wins in eight tries while going 5-1-1 ATS across the past seven games overall. However, Baylor’s most impressive win is against Michigan State on a neutral court Nov. 26. We don’t know a lot about Baylor yet, but we will after Sunday.
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Villanova at Baylor odds, spread and lines
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- Money line: Villanova +155 (bet $100 to win $155) | Baylor -190 (bet $190 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Villanova +3.5 (-105) | Baylor -3.5 (-120)
- Over/Under (O/U): 138.5 (O: -107 | U: -115)
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Villanova at Baylor odds, lines, picks and predictions
Prediction
Villanova 67, Baylor 63
Money line
I like VILLANOVA (+155) to pick up the road victory. The Wildcats have been challenged more so far this season, playing in high-intensity environments like UCLA, as well as playing Purdue in a neutral site. The Wildcats have faced some of the top teams in the nation, while this is the first marquee game for Baylor.
Against the spread
VILLANOVA +3.5 (-105) is worth a look, although if you like the Wildcats they’re a much better value just playing straight up. It won’t be easy toppling Baylor in their place, but they’ll get it done in the end.
Over/Under
UNDER 138.5 (-115) is the way to go here. Both of these teams play a strong brand of defense. The Under is 4-2 in the last six games for Baylor and has connected in four consecutive outings for Villanova.
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