The Minnesota Golden Gophers will hit the floor running against the away Michigan Wolverines Wednesday, looking to improve their record and boost betting bankrolls by covering the point spread in the process.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
If you were backing the Michigan Wolverines in this one, their betting line was listed as -7-point favorites earlier in the day at Sportsbook.
Michigan Wolverines vs Minnesota Golden Gophers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Supporters of the Michigan Wolverines have watched them go 17-7 and 11-12 ATS on the college basketball season, while the Minnesota Golden Gophers are at 6-17 and 7-14 ATS. In totals betting, the Minnesota Golden Gophers are 13-8, while the Michigan Wolverines have a 14-7-2 mark.
This college basketball game matches up the No. 320 (Minnesota) and the No. 124 (Michigan) teams in the league, according to our current NCAA basketball power rankings.
Statistical Matchup
Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Michigan is ranked No. 242 in NCAA basketball at 32.17 per game. Contrast that with Minnesota's No. 227 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Minnesota is the No. 169-ranked team in the country at 6.39 per game, while Michigan rates No. 6 at 10.33 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Michigan suffered a 89-73 loss against Michigan State on Saturday, getting 19 points from Zak Irvin in a losing effort at Crisler Center.
Minnesota was crushed on Thursday, getting blown out by Northwestern and falling by a 82-58 score at Welsh-Ryan Arena.
Next Betting Matchups
Michigan home to Purdue, Saturday, February 13th
Minnesota at Iowa, Sunday, February 14th