The 2024-25 college basketball season begins on Monday and one of the best non-conference games of the season takes place on opening night. Gonzaga vs. Baylor highlights the night one college basketball schedule with the top-10 programs going head-to-head on Monday night in Spokane, Washington. The No. 6 Gonzaga Bulldogs went 27-8 last season and lost in the Sweet 16. The No. 8 Baylor Bears went 24-11 and lost in the second round of last year's NCAA Tournament. Baylor has the No. 6 freshman class in the country, according to 247Sports.com, highlighted by VJ Edgecombe, who was a McDonald's All-American and could be a top-five pick in the NBA Draft.

Tipoff is set for 11:30 p.m. ET on Monday at Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena in Spokane, Washington. Gonzaga is a 6-point favorite in the latest Baylor vs. Gonzaga odds, while the over/under is 156.5, per SportsLine consensus. Before entering any Gonzaga vs. Baylor picks, you'll want to see the NCAA Basketball predictions from the model at SportsLine.

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