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2024 NCAA Tournament Round of 32: Baylor Bears vs. Clemson Tigers

March 24, 2024



The upcoming West Region clash in the Men's Basketball Championship features an exciting matchup between the sixth-seeded Clemson Tigers (22-11) and the third-seeded Baylor Bears (24-10), scheduled for Sunday, March 24th at 6:10 PM ET. Witness the thrilling game unfold at the FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee, where the Bears hold the advantage with a -4.5 point spread (-105).

Clemson Tigers Betting Preview

The Tigers recently capped off a 77-56 win over the New Mexico Lobos in the first round of the tournament. Chase Hunter led the action with 21 points and six assists, which helped their chances at success when he scored over 20 points.

PJ Hall leads them offensively with 18.7 points per game. In addition to Hunter, the two of these players will make it an interesting matchup problem for a lot of teams they could potentially face in the tournament.

The Tigers maintain a scoring average of 77.4 points per game, positioning them 75th nationally in this aspect on each occasion. Their adeptness at creating scoring chances places them 39th, boasting a rating of 113.6.

Assuming they sustain their defensive average of 70.8 points per game, which puts them at 139th nationally, success is within reach due to their average margin of victory. Their defensive efficiency also stands out, ranked 184th with a rating of 104.0.

Baylor Bears Betting Preview

The Bears are coming off of a 92-67 triumph over the Colgate Raiders in the first round of the tournament. Jalen Bridges led them with 23 points, but they also shot exceptionally well from three point range at 53.3 percent.

They have three players that can take over the offense at any time, with Bridges, RayJ Dennis, and current points leader Ja'Kobe Walter (14.4 PPG). They also happen to have quality experience, as a handful of their best players are Seniors.

Their scoring offense holds the 28th position nationwide, averaging 80.9 points per game. Additionally, their ball-handling efficiency stands at 118.4, placing them ninth in the country for this metric.

Conversely, their defensive performance allows 71.1 points per game, placing them at 149th. They maintain a defensive rating of 104.0, positioning them at 185th nationally. If they are clicking on both ends of the floor, they are a dangerous team and can take on anyone.

Odds, Series Trends and Free Pick

MyBookie has established the odds for the imminent West Region showdown, with the Baylor Bears positioned as the frontrunners by 4.5 points. Presently, they hold a 65.2 percent probability of victory as per market analysis. While the Tigers have an appealing resume, the Bears should have a slight advantage since they have multiple offensive weapons to get it done.

Final Pick: Baylor Bears -4.5 (-105)