FIU Panthers vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers Betting Prediction 12/28/19

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The FIU Panthers (9-3) head to Williams Arena to meet the Minnesota Golden Gophers (6-5). The Panthers will attempt to lengthen their six-game winning streak. Action starts at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 28, 2019.

FIU Panthers vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers Betting Odds

Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Golden Gophers won big over the Oklahoma State Cowboys 86-66, while the Panthers were victorious over the Stetson Hatters 83-67.

The Panthers held the Hatters to an effective field goal percentage of 0.333 (below their season average of 0.509) and had a free throw rate of 0.339 (above their season average of 0.187). The Golden Gophers, meanwhile, had an absurd effective field goal percentage of 0.673 (above their season average of 0.517) and had a free throw rate of 0.218 (above their season average of 0.162). Gabe Kalscheur played a key role for Minnesota with 34 points. FIU, meanwhile, rallied around Devon Andrews, who had 18 points and eight rebounds.

This has potential to be a sloppy game for the offense of Minnesota. Minnesota ranks 221st in the NCAA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 20.0 percent), while the disruptive defense of FIU forces the 31st-most turnovers in the country (24.0 percent). It will also be a tale of two paces as the up-tempo Panthers rank 10th in possessions per game, while the slower-paced Golden Gophers rank 253rd.

FIU Panthers at Minnesota Golden Gophers Pick

College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Minnesota, ATS Winner – Minnesota, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Minnesota averages 38.3 rebounds per game, which ranks 72nd in the NCAA. FIU ranks 252nd in rebounds allowed per game (40.8).
  • The Panthers rank first in blocks per game (7.6) while the Golden Gophers rank 75th in blocks allowed per game (3.2).
  • FIU averages 17.7 assists per game, which ranks seventh in the country. Minnesota ranks 71st in assists allowed per game (11.5).
  • The Panthers rank fourth in steals per game (10.8) while the Golden Gophers rank 173rd (5.5).
  • Minnesota ranks 19th in three pointers allowed per game (17.5) while FIU ranks 120th (21.8).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Golden Gophers have scored an average of 73.6 points per game (0.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 68.4 points per game (3.6 above their season average).
  • The Panthers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 12.6, down from 13.7 for the season.