The 17th-ranked Villanova Wildcats (4-1) clash against the 24th-ranked Baylor Bears (4-1) in the Myrtle Beach Invitational at HTC Center. The game starts at 5 p.m. ET on Sunday, November 24, 2019, and will air on ESPN.
Villanova Wildcats vs. Baylor Bears ATS Odds
Both teams defeated their last opponent. The Bears defeated the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers 77-65, while the Wildcats beat the Mississippi State Bulldogs 83-76.
The Wildcats had an absurd effective field goal percentage of 0.679 (above their season average of 0.556) and had a free throw rate of 0.208 (above their season average of 0.148). The Bears, on the other hand, forced 22 turnovers and had a free throw rate of 0.296 (above their season average of 0.215). Baylor received a boost from MaCio Teague, who put up 21 points. Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, meanwhile was a key piece for Villanova with 22 points and seven rebounds.
Half-court execution will be of utmost importance when a pair of the country’s slowest-paced teams clash. Baylor ranks 308th in possessions per game (66.4) and Villanova is 322nd (66.0) dating back to the 2018-19 season.
Villanova Wildcats vs. Baylor Bears Odds Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Baylor, ATS Winner – Baylor, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Villanova ranks 11th in blocks allowed per game (2.3) while Baylor ranks 249th (4.4).
- The Bears rank 100th in assists per game (14.2) while the Wildcats rank 200th in assists allowed per game (13.5).
- Baylor ranks 23rd in rebounds allowed per game (31.7) while Villanova ranks 78th (33.2).
- The Bears rank 128th in steals per game (6.6) while the Wildcats rank 247th (5.4).
- Villanova ranks fourth in three pointers attempted per game (30.1) while Baylor ranks 109th (23.6).
