The Minnesota Golden Gophers (15-17) are 3.5-point underdogs against the Baylor Bears (16-16) at MGM Grand Garden Arena on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. The game begins at 10:30 p.m. ET on Fox Sports 1. The matchup’s point total is 147.5.
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Baylor Cover -3.5 vs Minnesota -115
Baylor vs. Minnesota betting lines
- Baylor moneyline odds to win: -181
- Minnesota moneyline odds to win: +151
- Spread: Baylor (-3.5)
- Total: 147.5
Baylor statistics, trends and more
Recent trends
- In their last 10 games, the Bears have been scoring 79.2 points per game, an average that’s slightly lower than the 82.6 they’ve scored over the course of the 2025-26 season.
- Baylor’s points-allowed average over its last 10 games (81.9) is 4.7 more points per game than the team is allowing over the entire season (77.2).
- During their past 10 contests, the Bears are making 0.7 fewer three-pointers per game than their season long average (7.5 compared to 8.2 season-long), while also shooting a lower percentage from deep in that span (31.3% compared to 34.5% season-long).
Baylor betting records this season
- ATS Record: 14-17-0 (Home: 7-9-0; Away: 5-5-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 3.5+: 7-7-0 (As Favorite: 9-8-0; As Underdog: 5-9-0)
- O-U-P: 17-14-0 (Home: 11-5-0; Away: 3-7-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 12-4 (Home: 9-1; Away: 1-2)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-12 (Home: 0-5; Away: 2-5)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.9 (39th in nation) | 45.9 (269th) | 33.5 (95th) | 28.8 (47th) | 15.8 (66th) | 11.2 (211th) |
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Minnesota statistics, trends and more
Recent trends
- Over their last 10 games, the Golden Gophers are posting 66.2 points per contest, compared to their season average of 70.0.
- While Minnesota is ceding 68.5 points per game in 2025-26, it has improved that mark in its previous 10 games, allowing 67.9 points per contest.
- The Golden Gophers are making 9.9 treys per game with a 39.1% three-point percentage over their previous 10 games, compared to their season averages of 8.6 and 34.7%.
Minnesota betting records this season
- ATS Record: 14-18-0 (Home: 9-8-0; Away: 5-6-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 3.5+: 8-7-0 (As Favorite: 5-9-0; As Underdog: 9-9-0)
- O-U-P: 14-18-0 (Home: 7-10-0; Away: 4-7-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 9-5 (Home: 9-2; Away: 0-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 6-12 (Home: 4-2; Away: 2-8)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.0 (126th in nation) | 44.6 (201st) | 28.1 (337th) | 28.8 (47th) | 17.4 (19th) | 9.9 (72nd) |
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