Yale Bulldogs vs Minnesota Golden Gophers Betting Picks & Predictions
The Yale Bulldogs, with a current record of 24-5, are set to face off against the Minnesota Golden Gophers, who stand at 2-1, in Minneapolis on Sunday night. Yale is coming
Game outlook
The Yale Bulldogs, with a current record of 24-5, are set to face off against the Minnesota Golden Gophers, who stand at 2-1, in Minneapolis on Sunday night. Yale is coming off a loss to Purdue and has a 0-2 road record this season. Minnesota, who started with a 15-18 record, recently fell to North Texas at home. The game is set to begin at 4:00 PM EST at Williams Arena, with Minnesota opening as the favorite at -4.5 and the current line at Minnesota -5.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Bulldogs +180 | Golden Gophers -220
Spread: Bulldogs +5 (-110) | Golden Gophers -5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 138.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Minnesota will win straight-up is 69%.
Yale Bulldogs
Yale put up a strong fight against Purdue but ultimately fell short, losing 92-84 on the road. Although the Bulldogs had a solid shooting percentage, they struggled to contain Purdue's offense, allowing them to shoot over 50% from the field and three-point range. John Poulakidas led the team with 23 points, supported by Samson Aletan, Bez Mbeng, Nick Townsend, and Casey Simmons. Despite outscoring Purdue in the paint, Yale struggled with fast-break points. The team has had difficulties winning on the road this season, with a current record of 2-2. Offensively, the Bulldogs are ranked 117th, scoring an average of 83.67 points per game on 47.31% shooting from the field and 37.14% from three. Defensively, they are ranked 315th, allowing an average of 81.67 points per game and struggling to defend three-pointers. Overall, Yale is working to improve their performance on both ends of the court.