Gonzaga Expected to Come Out Hot Against Baylor

Gonzaga has bullied opponents on offense throughout the NCAA Tournament. The Bulldogs have averaged 89.2 points per game during the tourney while quieting opposing teams' offensive attacks. They're now headed for a showdown against Baylor in the National Championship on Monday night.

The Bulldogs are expected to use their offense to demoralize their opponent at the start of Monday's contest. Gonzaga is a -140 favorite to lead at halftime of the National Championship according to WynnBET. Baylor is the clear underdog at +150 odds to have the lead at intermission.

The Bulldogs are also 2.5-point favorites in the first half. With even -110 odds on Gonzaga and Baylor to cover that spread, it'd be no shock if the Bulldogs lead by more than that at the midway point tonight.

Gonzaga's fiery offense has gotten them this far. Nothing is expected to change as they face a fellow 1-seed in the Bears.

The Bulldogs are undefeated for a reason. They feature several NBA players on this loaded roster, led by future top draft prospect Jalen Suggs. Corey Kispert is another expected lottery pick. Joel Ayayi and Drew Timme could make an impact at the next level as well.

Gonzaga's NBA-worthy talent has been on display throughout this tournament. Their Final Four victory over UCLA was the only game they've won by single digits, and that game was a 93-90 shootout. They've won their other four tourney games by an average margin of victory of 24.

The Bulldogs carried double-digit leads into halftime in their first four games during the tournament before leading UCLA by one in their last outing. Baylor has sometimes been as dominant, like holding a 25-point lead over Houston in their Final Four win. They also trailed 30-23 in the Sweet 16 against Villanova.

Gonzaga looks like one of the best squads in NCAA history. Without the same offensive power to match, Baylor could see the game slip by them if they allow the Bulldogs to go on an extended run early in the game.