The 19th-ranked Michigan Wolverines (11-4, 2-2 Big 10) will be at Williams Arena to go head-to-head with the Minnesota Golden Gophers (8-7, 2-3 Big 10) in a Big 10 matchup. Action begins at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday, January 12, 2020.
Michigan Wolverines vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers ATS Odds
In their last outing, the Golden Gophers fell to the eighth-ranked Michigan State Spartans, 74-58, while the Wolverines beat the Purdue Boilermakers, 84-78.
Michigan played a nearly flawless game. They had a turnover percentage of 10.5 (better than their season average of 15.4) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.523 (below their season average of 0.555). For those same stats, Purdue recorded marks of 15.9 and 0.451, respectively. Minnesota, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (15.0 vs. 14.3). Daniel Oturu played well for Minnesota with 22 points and 10 rebounds. Michigan, meanwhile, was lifted by Jon Teske, who finished with 18 points and nine rebounds.
The Wolverines dominated this series last year, taking all three games. In the most recent contest, Michigan won 76-49. The Wolverines’ 30.0 offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest strength over the Golden Gophers, who had a rate of 17.6. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Getting to the line could be few and far between for Minnesota in this battle. The Golden Gophers rank 258th in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.196, while Michigan ranks 48th in FTA rate allowed (0.168). Ball protection should be an advantage for the Wolverines. They rank 40th at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.8 percent). Conversely, the Golden Gophers force the 89th-fewest turnovers in the nation (opponents’ turnover percentage of 18.5 percent).
Michigan Wolverines at Minnesota Golden Gophers Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Michigan, ATS Winner – Michigan, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Michigan ranks 11th in assists allowed per game (9.1) while Minnesota ranks 137th (12.9).
- The Wolverines rank 45th in steals allowed per game (5.6) while the Golden Gophers rank 82nd (6.3).
- Michigan ranks 11th in three pointers allowed per game (16.2) while Minnesota ranks 26th (18.0).
- The Golden Gophers average 39.7 rebounds per game, which ranks 37th in the country. The Wolverines rank 154th in rebounds allowed per game (35.9).
- Michigan ranks 29th in blocks per game (5.0) while Minnesota ranks 95th in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Wolverines have scored an average of 79.0 points per game (0.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 68.0 points per game (0.1 below their season average).
- The Golden Gophers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 7.0, up from 6.9 for the season.
