The Minnesota Golden Gophers (16-7, 6-6 Big 10) will be at the Jack Breslin Student Events Center to square off against the ninth-ranked Michigan State Spartans (18-5, 9-3 Big 10) in a Big 10 matchup. The game starts at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019, and will air on ESPN.
Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Michigan State Spartans ATS Odds
Both teams lost in their last matchup. The Spartans fell to the Illinois Fighting Illini, 79-74, while the Golden Gophers were defeated by the 19th-ranked Wisconsin Badgers, 56-51.
Minnesota had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (38.5 vs. 26.8) while Michigan State did a great job of getting to and converting from the free throw line (23-25; 92.0 percent). Michigan State’s Xavier Tillman had a good game, putting up 16 points and eight rebounds. Jordan Murphy was a key piece for Minnesota with 16 points and 19 rebounds.
The Spartans won the sole game between these two teams last season, 87-57. Michigan State had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (48.4 vs. 17.1). Minnesota, on the other hand, had a much better turnover percentage (11.0 vs. 17.5). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Looking at effective field goal percentage, Michigan State should have a noteworthy edge. The Spartans defense ranks fifth in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.430), while the Minnesota offense is ranked 278th in effective field goal percentage (0.487).
Minnesota vs. Michigan State Odds Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Michigan State, ATS Winner – Michigan State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Michigan State ranks fourth in blocks per game (5.9) while Minnesota ranks 166th in blocks allowed per game (4.4).
- The Spartans rank second in assists per game (19.9) while the Golden Gophers rank 62nd in assists allowed per game (11.7).
- The Golden Gophers rank 37th in three pointers allowed per game (19.3) while the Spartans rank 181st (23.4).
- Michigan State averages 42.3 rebounds per game, which ranks fifth in the NCAA. Minnesota ranks 102nd in rebounds allowed per game (33.9).
Bettings Trends:
- The Golden Gophers have been outscored by an average of 0.2 points in their last five games. For the season, Minnesota has defeated opponents by an average of 3.7 points.
- During their last five games, the Spartans have scored an average of 72.6 points per game (9.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 70.6 points per game (3.1 above their season average).
