Williams Arena will host Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Minnesota Golden Gophers action on Thursday as both teams try to pay off for those betting on NCAA basketball odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to side with the Minnesota Golden Gophers to cover the point spread in this one found them as -7.5-point favorites earlier in the day. Watch for line moves and updates at Sportsbook before gametime.
Nebraska Cornhuskers vs Minnesota Golden Gophers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Minnesota Golden Gophers bring a 22-7 record (17-10 ATS) to this tilt against the 12-16 Cornhuskers, who are 13-13 ATS. Those OVER/UNDER betting have witnessed Minnesota go 16-11 so far and the Nebraska Cornhuskers go 11-14-1.
The Power Rankings at Odds Shark show No. 203-rated Nebraska Cornhuskers taking on the No. 81-rated Minnesota Golden Gophers in this contest.
Statistical Matchup
Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Minnesota has the nation's No. 93-rated offensive output, at 76.1 PPG. The visiting Nebraska Cornhuskers defense ranks No. 129 allowing on average 71.68 PPG. The Golden Gophers FG% has averaged 43.38% so far, more than the Minnesota Cornhuskers marksmen have achieved on the year, 42.13% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Tai Webster scored 17 points in a futile effort to lead the Cornhuskers to a win (they lost 73-57 to Illinois at Sportsbook Bank Arena on Sunday).
The Golden Gophers grabbed a 81-71 win over the Nittany Lions on Saturday, behind a 16-point effort from Nate Mason at Williams Arena.
Next Betting Matchups
Nebraska home to Michigan, Sunday, March 5th
Minnesota at Wisconsin, Sunday, March 5th