The 19th-ranked Wisconsin Badgers (16-6, 8-3 Big 10) and the Minnesota Golden Gophers (16-6, 6-5 Big 10) battle at Williams Arena. The Badgers will try to continue their five-game winning streak. The game begins at 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 6, 2019.
Wisconsin Badgers at Minnesota Golden Gophers Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Golden Gophers fell to the 17th-ranked Purdue Boilermakers, 73-63, while the Badgers defeated the 21st-ranked Maryland Terrapins, 69-61.
Wisconsin dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a great free throw rate of 0.286 (above their season average of 0.174) and a turnover percentage of 6.3 (better than their season average of 13.2). For those same stats, Maryland was 0.054 and 16.8, respectively. Minnesota, on the other hand, did a great job of making free throws (13-16; 81.3 percent). Daniel Oturu had a good game for Minnesota with 19 points and nine rebounds. Ethan Happ, meanwhile had a solid performance for Wisconsin, putting up 18 points, 11 rebounds and six assists.
In their first matchup this year, Amir Coffey led the Golden Gophers to a 59-52 victory. He was the game’s top overall scorer with 21 points. The Golden Gophers’ offensive rebounding percentage was their largest strength over the Badgers. Minnesota had a rate of 20.7, while Wisconsin posted a mark of 6.1.
Minnesota does a great job at getting to the charity stripe. They rank eighth in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.309), but Wisconsin is among the best in the country at keeping opponents off the line (ranking 25th by allowing a FTA rate of 0.176). Also, the Badgers could have their way on the defensive side of the ball. They rank 13th in the country with an effective field goal percentage allowed of 0.451, while the Golden Gophers’ offense ranks 260th in effective field goal percentage (0.493).
Wisconsin Badgers at Minnesota Golden Gophers Odds Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Minnesota, ATS Winner – Minnesota, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Wisconsin ranks 63rd in blocks per game (3.9) while Minnesota ranks 164th in blocks allowed per game (4.3).
- The Badgers rank 233rd in three pointers attempted per game (19.9) while the Golden Gophers rank 279th (17.2).
- Minnesota ranks 71st in rebounds per game (37.7) while Wisconsin ranks 115th in rebounds allowed per game (34.3).
- The Golden Gophers rank 44th in assists per game (15.5) while the Badgers rank 121st (13.7).
- Wisconsin ranks 16th in steals allowed per game (4.9) while Minnesota ranks 79th (5.9).
Bettings Trends:
- The Golden Gophers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 1.0, down from 4.1 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Badgers have scored an average of 65.8 points per game (6.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 54.4 points per game (7.1 below their season average).
