St. Thomas - Minnesota vs Minnesota Golden Gophers prediction, odds and best bet for Nov. 6
Minnesota Golden Gophers are our pick to beat St. Thomas - Minnesota, 80-70, on November 6. The Gophers' balanced scoring and productive passing in their opener provide the strongest basketball reason to favor them at home. Neither the supplied 14.5-point spread nor the 150.5 total offers a convincing betting edge, so the official SportsJaw recommendation is Pass.
St. Thomas - Minnesota vs Minnesota Golden Gophers prediction and best bet
Minnesota gets the winner call, but neither market earns a wager. The Gophers showed multiple scoring options against North Dakota, giving this forecast a concrete starting point beyond their status as the favorite. Our projection is Minnesota 80, St. Thomas 70, with low confidence.
The distinction between winning and covering matters here. Minnesota must win by at least 15 to cover its supplied spread. The two outside forecasts favor the Gophers outright but envision very different games, leaving substantial uncertainty around the margin. Their scoring projections also lean below the total, without enough supporting matchup evidence to make the Under an official play.
Odds, game time and how to watch
Date and competition: Friday, November 6, 2026, in the 2026-27 men's college basketball season. St. Thomas visits Minnesota.
Venue: The Barn.
Broadcast: Peacock, according to Minnesota's official preview.
SportsJaw moneyline: St. Thomas - Minnesota +775; Minnesota Golden Gophers -1,400.
SportsJaw odds: St. Thomas - Minnesota +14.5 (-107); Minnesota Golden Gophers -14.5 (-109). Moneyline: St. Thomas - Minnesota +850; Minnesota Golden Gophers -1,450. Total: Over 150.5 (-105); Under 150.5 (-115).