NCAA Basketball Odds and Betting Trends - Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin Cajuns Underdogs vs Minnesota Golden Gophers

Minnesota looks to cover the Golden Gophers-Ragin Cajuns pointspread on Friday and improve its overall 8-23 mark when they host Louisiana-Lafayette in college basketball betting action.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Bettors looking to go with the Minnesota Golden Gophers in this one found them listed as -10-point favorites earlier on the NCAA basketball betting odds menu at Sportsbook. Check for line moves and odds updates as money coming in on the Ragin Cajuns was expected to move the line.

Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin Cajuns vs Minnesota Golden Gophers Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin Cajuns will look to cover the spread vs the Minnesota Golden Gophers on Friday, as the Ragin Cajuns are 13-17 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Golden Gophers are 10-19 ATS. Louisiana-Lafayette is 17-13 against the total, while Minnesota is 17-12 versus the total betting line.

The Odds Shark Power Rankings have the Minnesota Golden Gophers at No. 290 and the Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin Cajuns at No. 59 heading into this college basketball betting matchup.

Statistical Matchup

Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Minnesota has the nation's No. 217-rated offensive output, at 68 PPG. The visiting Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin Cajuns defense ranks No. 166 allowing on average 72.82 PPG. The Golden Gophers FG% has averaged 40.56% so far, less than the Minnesota Ragin Cajuns marksmen have achieved on the year, 44.35% per game.