Crisler Center will host Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Michigan Wolverines action on Saturday as both teams try to pay off for those betting on NCAA basketball odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Bettors looking to go with the Michigan Wolverines in this one found them listed as -12-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 Golden Gophers was expected to move the line.
Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Michigan Wolverines Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Michigan Wolverines sport a record of 18-6 and 14-8-1 ATS heading into this betting matchup, while the Minnesota Golden Gophers have 14-10 and 9-14 ATS marks on the season. The OVER/UNDER records are 9-14 for the Michigan Wolverines and 12-11 for the Minnesota Golden Gophers.
The Odds Shark Power Rankings have the Michigan Wolverines at No. 55 and the Minnesota Golden Gophers at No. 273 heading into this college basketball betting matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Michigan's No. 132-ranked scoring average of 74.42 PPG, against a Minnesota Golden Gophers defense rated No. 179 and allowing 73.5 PPG. The Michigan Wolverines FG% has averaged 47.49% to date this season, more than the Minnesota Golden Gophers shooters have managed so far (43.98% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Minnesota got 21 points and 17 rebounds from Jordan Murphy in a losing cause in their 94-80 loss to Iowa on Tuesday.
Michigan earned a 58-47 victory over Northwestern on Monday, getting 14 points from Charles Matthews at Crisler Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Minnesota home to Nebraska, Tuesday, February 6th
Michigan at Northwestern, Tuesday, February 6th