The Northwestern Wildcats (5-7, 0-2 Big 10) will be at Williams Arena to square off against the Minnesota Golden Gophers (7-6, 1-2 Big 10) in a Big 10 matchup. Action starts at 7:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, January 5, 2020.
Northwestern Wildcats at Minnesota Golden Gophers ATS Odds
Both teams fell in their last game. The Golden Gophers fell to the Purdue Boilermakers, 83-78, while the Wildcats lost a close one to the Hartford Hawks, 67-66.
Northwestern held Hartford to an offensive rebounding percentage of 4.0 (below their season average of 20.6) while Minnesota had an offensive rebounding percentage of 43.5 (above their season average of 32.2). Daniel Oturu played a pivotal role for Minnesota with 29 points and 18 rebounds. Miller Kopp, meanwhile had a good outing for Northwestern, contributing 24 points.
The Golden Gophers won the lone contest between these two teams last year, 62-50. The Golden Gophers’ offensive rebounding percentage was their largest advantage over the Wildcats. Minnesota had a rate of 18.8, while Northwestern posted a mark of 8.3. This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.
When considering effective field goal percentage, Minnesota figures to have a substantial advantage. The Golden Gophers defense ranks 70th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.456), while the Northwestern offense is ranked 274th in effective field goal percentage (0.478).
Northwestern Wildcats at Minnesota Golden Gophers Odds Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Minnesota, ATS Winner – Northwestern, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Minnesota averages 16.2 assists per game, which ranks 30th in the nation. Northwestern ranks 205th in assists allowed per game (14.9).
- The Golden Gophers rank 33rd in three pointers allowed per game (18.2) while the Wildcats rank 155th (22.6).
- Northwestern ranks 48th in steals allowed per game (5.7) while Minnesota ranks 85th (6.2).
- The Golden Gophers rank 36th in rebounds per game (40.2) while the Wildcats rank 174th (34.9).
- Minnesota ranks 23rd in blocks per game (5.3) while Northwestern ranks 156th (2.4).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Golden Gophers have scored an average of 77.8 points per game (3.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 70.8 points per game (4.8 above their season average).
- The Wildcats have been outscored by an average of 1.4 points in their last five games. For the season, Northwestern has defeated opponents by an average of 2.0 points.
