Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Iowa Hawkeyes Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

The Minnesota Gophers, with a Big Ten record of 15-18, will be facing the Iowa Hawkeyes, who hold a 5-7 record, in a rematch in Iowa City. Seeking revenge from their previous loss to the Hawkeyes as underdogs, the Gophers are determined to make a statement. Despite Iowa's dominance in recent matches, winning 7 out of the last 10 and 5 in a row, Minnesota is currently on a 3-game winning streak. The game is scheduled to tip off at 3 PM EST on Sunday, February 11, just before the Super Bowl. Iowa has opened as the betting favorite at -6.5, and the line has remained unchanged.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Golden Gophers +215 | Hawkeyes -260

Spread: Golden Gophers +6.5 (-110) | Hawkeyes -6.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 155.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Iowa will win straight-up is 72%.

Minnesota Golden Gophers

The Minnesota Gophers have a record of 15-7 and are currently in 5th place in the BIG10 conference with a 15-18 record. After a four-game losing streak, the team has won three straight games, including a comeback win against Michigan State where they were down by 9 points in the second half. Guard Cam Christie scored 19 points in the game, bringing his average to 11 points per game. The Gophers have also defeated Northwestern and Penn State. They have a 19-3 record against the spread, making them the best team in the country in that regard. However, according to ESPN's Bracketology, the Gophers are not projected to receive a bid for the NCAA tournament. Despite this, they are in 5th place in the conference standings. The team has an average points per game of 75.7 and allows an average of 67.6 points, giving them a positive margin of 8.1. Dawson Garcia leads the team with 17.3 points per game. The Gophers have an efficient shooting percentage of 47.5% from the field, 34.1% from three-point range, and a 68% free-throw percentage. They average 18.3 assists and commit 12.5 turnovers per game. Minnesota grabs an average of 32.7 rebounds, led by Garcia with 6.5 per game. They are ranked 73rd by KenPom on the 126th toughest schedule and operate at a pace of 66.9 possessions per 40 minutes. The team has 9 BIG10 games remaining and has no reported injuries. They will face the top-seeded Purdue Boilermakers on the road after their next game. In terms of power rankings, Minnesota is ranked 189th overall, with a ranking of 138 in offense and 74 in defense. They have a record of 15-7 and are 18-3-1 against the spread. Offensively, the team shoots 47.53% from the field, 34.06% from three-point range, and 68.03% from the free-throw line. They average 36.91 rebounds and 18.27 offensive assists per game, with 12.45 turnovers. Defensively, the Gophers allow opponents to make 42.44% of their field goals, 70.84% of free Still thinking about this @Parkerfox24 chase down block ❌ #SkiUMah pic.twitter.com/BibodcsxZi