When it comes to the Northern Colorado Bears game schedule, the program made sure not to ease into the season.
Within a span of seven days to open the season, Northern Colorado will already be taking on its second top-five opponent.
Last week, Northern Colorado got squished by Houston, dropping a 47-point decision to No. 3 Houston.
Now, anyone participating in betting on Northern Colorado vs Baylor betting will likely be expecting a similar result.
Winning the Big 12
Baylor has designs on winning the Big 12 and national championships. Baylor Bears will be hoping to hold down Northern Colorado at home.
Of all the NCAA basketball games today and all the games on the NCAAB schedule this week, this could be the best one.
Northern Colorado Bears vs. Baylor Bears
It’s been some time since Northern Colorado and Baylor, which are both nicknamed the Bears, have met.
Baylor, which won the only meeting between the two sides, last played Northern Colorado in basketball when the school was known as the Colorado State College of Education at Greely.
Northern Colorado had that name from 1935 to 1957; it didn’t take on its current moniker until 1970.
Matchup Information
- Date: Monday, November 14th, 2022
- Time: 8:00 p.m.
- Location: Waco, TX
- Venue: Ferrell Center
- How to Watch: ESPN +
Northern Colorado Bears
Judging the Bears on their early-season performance won’t rely on looking at the college basketball standings.
Northern Colorado was pasted by Houston in the season opener before bouncing back to beat Texas A&M Commerce.
- Dalton Knecht (13.5 points per game)
- Daylen Kountz (13.0)
- Caleb Shaw (13.0)
All average in double figures scoring for Northern Colorado.Knecht is also an excellent rebounder, pulling down 7.5 per contest.
When it comes to NCAA basketball teams, Northern Colorado has struggled under the weight of its early-season competition. The Bears average 58 points per game and have only been shooting 39.5 percent from the field.
Northern Colorado’s Struggle
Anyone making Northern Colorado vs Baylor betting picks can see that Northern Colorado has struggled defensively early in the season.
Northern Colorado is allowing its opponents to shoot 45.8 percent from the field and 36 percent from the perimeter. If the Bears can’t find a way to do better, they will have a difficult time keeping up with Baylor.
Key Injuries
Northern Colorado doesn’t have any injuries of note.
Betting Trends to know
- Northern Colorado is 0-2 against the spread.
- The over is 1-1 in Northern Colorado’s games this season.
- Northern Colorado is 0-1 straight up on the road.
Baylor Bears
Baylor Bears odds show they will be heavily favored in many of their early non-conference games. Baylor isn’t exactly playing the most difficult portion of its schedule at the beginning of the season.
What Baylor has worked on showing so far is some new wrinkles.
Baylor attempted 38 3-pointers in an 87-70 win over Norfolk State in its second game, which is the second-most in the Scott Drew era and fifth-most in score history.
What Baylor would like to tighten up from its game against Norfolk State is its defense. The Bears allowing 70 points was likely a performance it would like to see improved.
Not a Challenge for Baylor
Northern Colorado likely won’t be the team to challenge Baylor. Baylor is 14-1 all-time against teams from the Big Sky Conference.
When it comes to NCAAB basketball games today, Baylor is led in scoring by Adam Flagler, who is averaging 19.5 points per game.
Key Injuries
Baylor’s Jordan Turner, who is on the college basketball injury report, is questionable for the game with a wrist injury.
Betting Trends to Know
- Baylor is 1-1 against the spread.
- The over is 2-0 in Baylor’s games this season.
- Baylor is 2-0 straight up at home.
Northern Colorado vs. Baylor Odds
NCAAB odds show that Baylor is a 28.5-point favorite. The over/under has been set at 153 points.
Northern Colorado vs. Baylor Betting Picks
Moneyline
When it comes to the NCAA schedule, finding a place to bet the Baylor moneyline will be difficult.
The number will be set high, if set at all, at many sportsbooks. Baylor is the pick, but it isn’t really even worth being parlayed.
NCAAB Pick: Baylor (TBD)
Total
When it comes to betting on NCAA basketball teams, it is always important to consider the defensive capabilities when looking at betting on the total.
Baylor has the ability to smother most college basketball players on defense. Northern Colorado won’t have the capability to put up points, and this total should go under.
NCAAB Pick: Under 153 (-110)
Spread
When it comes to Northern Colorado vs Baylor betting, this is a sport where Baylor will prove it is the top bear in a dominant fashion.
NCAAB Pick: Baylor -28 (-110)
Northern Colorado at Baylor Scoring Prediction
Baylor 74, Northern Colorado 40
NCAAB Pick: Baylor -28 (-110)
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