On the whole, Baylor and Villanova make for a superpower showdown. Not just of teams but coaches too. Villanova has won two national championships under Jay Wright since 2016. Wright is ensconced as one of the top-tier greats in the game. In like manner, Scott Drew has transformed Baylor into a national power with the college basketball lines. Problematic is that the Bears are attracting too much attention. Baylor is no longer a hidden gem. Instead, they’re a favorite of casuals and squares. So too is Villanova, which does even out the sports betting handle on Saturday.
Villanova Wildcats vs. Baylor Bears Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, March 27, 2021, 5:15 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Hinkle Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Indiana |
| Villanova vs. Baylor TV Coverage: | CBS |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Villanova | +6½ (-110) | 139 (-110) | +220 |  |
| Baylor | -6½ (-110) | 139 (-110) | -260 | |
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Villanova Wildcats vs. Baylor Bears SBG Odds Overview
On the whole offshore betting action will split between these two teams. Many gamblers will like getting points with a capable underdog Villanova. Contrarily, many bettors see Baylor as too much for anyone they play. Villanova was not as dominant as the Bears during the season.
Villanova Wildcats Team Overview
Wildcats won its opening-round game over Winthrop 73-63. And then beat North Texas 84-61. Both games were Wildcat payouts. Now, Villanova is 18-6 straight up, 13-10-1 against the spread, with 13-11 over the total. Out of 350 teams, the Wildcats rank 69th for scoring offense and 84th for points allowed.
Namely, sophomore forward Jeremiah Robinson Earl leads Nova with 16 points and 8.3 rebounds per game. While senior guard Collin Gillespie adds 14 points per contest.
Baylor Bears Team Overview
Baylor is 24-2 straight up, 16-10 against the spread, and 16-10 over the total. First-round action saw the Bears beat Harford 79-55 as 25.5-point overlays. Baylor then covered over Wisconsin in the second round, 76-63. Overall, Baylor ranks 3rd in the nation for scoring offense and 57th for points allowed.
Junior guard Jared Butler leads Baylor with 16.9 points and 4.8 assists per game. And then senior guard MaCio Teague adds 16.1 points and 4.1 rebounds per contest.
Villanova Wildcats vs. Baylor Bears vs. The Line
- Villanova has covered three of their last four against ranked opponents
- The Wildcats are 4-3 vs. the odds in neutral court games
- Villanova is 5-3 on the board in non-conference games
- The Wildcats paid in five of their last six as dogs
- Villanova is 2-4 to the under as a dog
- The Wildcats are 4-5 under the total vs. ranked opponents
- Nova is 4-3 to the over in non-conference games
- Baylor is 7-3 against the spread in non-conference games
- The Bears are 16-10 on the board as favorites
- Baylor is 4-3 on the board in neutral site games
- The Bears are 4-3 vs. the line against ranked opponents
- Baylor is 7-2 over the total against ranked teams
- The Bears are 16-10 to the over as chalk
- Baylor is 5-2 over the number in neutral court action.
Villanova Wildcats vs. Baylor Bears SBG Free Picks
As mentioned earlier, Baylor has been a reliable favorite with the College basketball lines. Villanova is attractive, but Baylor has the deeper roster. Specifically, the Bears have more secondary scoring.
Villanova vs. Baylor SBG Best Bet: Baylor Bears.