A six-game home winning streak hangs in the balance for the Minnesota Golden Gophers (11-8, 5-4 Big 10) when they welcome the 11th-ranked Michigan State Spartans (14-5, 6-2 Big 10) to Williams Arena. Action begins at 3 p.m. ET on Sunday, January 26, 2020.
Michigan State Spartans vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers ATS Odds
In their last game, the Golden Gophers won a close one over the Ohio State Buckeyes, 62-59, while the Spartans fell to the Indiana Hoosiers, 67-63.
The Golden Gophers had an extraordinarily low turnover percentage of 6.1 (better than their season average of 15.7) and held the Buckeyes to an effective field goal percentage of 0.480 (below their season average of 0.538). Michigan State, meanwhile, made nine of their 21 three pointers (42.9 percent). Minnesota was lifted by Marcus Carr, who had 21 points and seven rebounds. Xavier Tillman, meanwhile was a key piece for Michigan State with nine points, 10 rebounds and five assists.
In their first matchup this season, Tillman led the Spartans to a 74-58 victory. He notched a double-double with 19 points and 16 rebounds. Michigan State won the rebounding battle. The Spartans had more offensive rebounds (19 vs. 8), defensive rebounds (29 vs. 22) and total rebounds (48 vs. 30).
Michigan State may have a tough time creating turnovers. Minnesota ranks 81st in the country at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 18.0 percent), while Michigan State forces the 18th-fewest turnovers (16.3 percent).
Michigan State Spartans at Minnesota Golden Gophers Betting Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Michigan State, ATS Winner – Michigan State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Michigan State ranks fifth in rebounds per game (42.0) while Minnesota ranks 134th in rebounds allowed per game (35.1).
- The Golden Gophers average 4.9 blocks per game, which ranks 24th in the country. The Spartans rank 116th in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
- The Golden Gophers rank 31st in three pointers allowed per game (18.3) while the Spartans rank 155th (22.0).
- Michigan State averages 18.7 assists per game, which ranks third in the nation. Minnesota ranks 127th in assists allowed per game (12.5).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Spartans have scored an average of 66.6 points per game (10.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 64.0 points per game (0.2 above their season average).
- The Golden Gophers have been outscored by an average of 1.4 points in their last five games. For the season, Minnesota has defeated opponents by an average of 5.9 points.
