The Penn State Nittany Lions hope to be lousy hosts on Saturday as the Minnesota Golden Gophers pay a visit to Bryce Jordan Center on the college basketball betting odds menu.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
If you were backing the Minnesota Golden Gophers in this one, their betting line was listed as -2-point favorites earlier in the day at Sportsbook.
Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Penn State Nittany Lions Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The 10-7 and 9-5 ATS Penn State Nittany Lions will face the 15-3 Minnesota Golden Gophers, who own a 10-6 ATS mark on the season. In totals betting, the Penn State Nittany Lions are 5-9 on the OVER/UNDER so far this season while the Minnesota Golden Gophers are 7-9.
It's a betting matchup between the No. 118-rated Penn State Nittany Lions and the No. 30-ranked Minnesota Golden Gophers, according to the latest pro hoops power rankings here at Odds Shark.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Penn State's No. 153-ranked scoring average of 73.88 PPG, against a Minnesota Golden Gophers defense rated No. 62 and allowing 66.5 PPG. The Penn State Nittany Lions FG% has averaged 42.22% to date this season, less than the Minnesota Golden Gophers shooters have managed so far (43.58% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Minnesota suffered a 65-47 loss against Michigan State on Wednesday, getting 14 points from Nate Mason in a losing effort at Breslin Center.
The Nittany Lions grabbed a 72-63 win over the Spartans on Saturday, behind a 18-point effort from Lamar Stevens at Palestra.
Next Betting Matchups
Minnesota home to Wisconsin, Saturday, January 21st
Penn State at Indiana, Wednesday, January 18th