The Minnesota Golden Gophers (7-5, 1-1 Big 10) will be at Mackey Arena to challenge the Purdue Boilermakers (8-5, 1-1 Big 10) in a Big 10 matchup. Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 2, 2020.
Minnesota Golden Gophers at Purdue Boilermakers Betting Odds
Both teams thoroughly outplayed their last opponent. The Boilermakers defeated the Central Michigan Chippewas 97-62, while the Golden Gophers beat the FIU Panthers 89-62.
Minnesota played a flawless game. They had a ridiculous free throw rate of 0.433 (above their season average of 0.167) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 35.7 (above their season average of 31.9). FIU recorded marks of 0.152 and 19.6, respectively, for those same stats. Meanwhile, Purdue dominated nearly every stat category in their game. They had an extraordinary effective field goal percentage of 0.647 (above their season average of 0.478) and a turnover percentage of 17.1 (worse than their season average of 14.8). Central Michigan put up marks of 0.405 and 24.9, respectively, for those same stats. Sasha Stefanovic had a good game for Purdue, contributing 23 points and five assists. Minnesota received a boost from Daniel Oturu, who had 21 points and 20 rebounds.
The Golden Gophers edged out the Boilermakers in this series last year, winning two out of three games. In the last matchup, Minnesota won 75-73. Minnesota did an excellent job of making free throws (16-21; 76.2 percent). Purdue, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (35.1 vs. 29.0). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Minnesota may have a difficult time creating turnovers. Purdue ranks 81st in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 17.9 percent), while Minnesota forces the 234th-most turnovers (18.9 percent).
Minnesota at Purdue Free Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Purdue, ATS Winner – Purdue, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Minnesota ranks 21st in three pointers allowed per game (17.7) while Purdue ranks 126th (21.9).
- The Boilermakers rank 23rd in steals allowed per game (5.2) while the Golden Gophers rank 80th (6.3).
- Minnesota ranks 20th in blocks per game (5.3) while Purdue ranks 77th (3.7).
- The Boilermakers rank 33rd in rebounds allowed per game (31.3) while the Golden Gophers rank 103rd (33.8).
- Minnesota ranks 25th in assists per game (16.4) while Purdue ranks 93rd in assists allowed per game (12.0).
Bettings Trends:
- The Golden Gophers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 11.6, up from 9.6 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Boilermakers have scored an average of 68.2 points per game (1.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 59.4 points per game (2.0 above their season average).
