Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Michigan St. Spartans Betting Picks & Predictions
No. 9 Minnesota will face off against No. 8 Michigan State in the second round of the Big 10 Tournament on Thursday at 12pmET at the Target Center. The winner of this game
Game outlook
No. 9 Minnesota will face off against No. 8 Michigan State in the second round of the Big 10 Tournament on Thursday at 12pmET at the Target Center. The winner of this game will move on to face No. 1 Purdue in the quarterfinals on Friday at 12pmET. These teams have met twice before in the season, with Michigan State winning the first game and Minnesota winning the second. Michigan State is currently the betting favorite at -7 with the line remaining unchanged.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Golden Gophers +240 | Spartans -290
Spread: Golden Gophers +7 (-110) | Spartans -7 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 135.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Michigan St. will win straight-up is 74%.
Minnesota Golden Gophers
Minnesota's chances of making it to the NCAA tournament are looking slim, as they currently have a Net Ranking of 86. To improve their odds, they would need to beat tougher opponents like Michigan State and Purdue. Their recent losses to Indiana and Northwestern have not helped their cause. Led by Dawson Garcia and Cam Christie, the Golden Gophers have a strong offensive game, shooting well from the field and beyond the arc. Defensively, they struggle with their three-point defense and rebounding. Overall, Minnesota has a power ranking of 282 and is ranked 117 in offense and 164 in defense, with an 18-13 record for the season. Dawson Garcia has been hot for @GopherMBB . 🔥 pic.twitter.com/ZuvcDRhi7v