The Michigan Wolverines take on the Minnesota Golden Gophers for what should be one of the best NCAA basketball games today.
Big Ten play has finally started, and that means that we typically are going to see some of the best NCAAB matchups of the entire year.
Michigan coming to this one after playing some impressive basketball throughout parts of the year, but hasn’t played too well throughout the past few days as they are now sitting at 5-3.
Despite a tough NCAAB schedule for Minnesota, they haven’t been able to get much going. They currently sit at 4-4.
Let’s break it down with our Michigan vs Minnesota betting and find the best bet for this game.
Last Game Records
Michigan comes into this one after losing against the Kentucky Wildcats. Although losing to Kentucky isn’t necessarily the biggest thing in the world, the Michigan Wolverines odds are certainly going to reflect some of the below-average play we’ve seen out of them recently.
Minnesota comes into this one after a tough loss against the #4-ranked Purdue squad.
Purdue is one of the best teams in the country, so we can’t get too concerned if we are to take Minnesota with our Minnesota Golden Gophers picks.
Michigan Wolverines vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers Betting Analysis
Michigan
Michigan is one of the more interesting college basketball teams in America. They have some of the best college basketball players in the country, but they haven’t necessarily been able to figure it out this season.
Michigan’s Losses
They have some impressive wins on the year against Pittsburgh, Ohio, and some other high-level teams, but the three best teams that they’ve played in Arizona State, Virginia, and Kentucky, have all resulted in losses.
Those three teams are certainly better than Minnesota, but it’s still a concern for this Michigan Wolverines team this season.
If Michigan is going to be the team that they’re hoping to be, it’s going to start on the offensive side of the basketball.
In all three of their losses this season, they’ve failed to score more than 70 points. While that’s certainly a testament to how good the other team’s defenses are, it’s also a call for concern for Michigan’s offense.
Minnesota
Minnesota comes into this one playing below-average basketball on the season, despite a year where people thought that this team is finally going to figure it out.
There are some things that they have impressed with, and we have to give them credit. However, their college basketball standings aren’t giving them any love at the moment, as they’re already in last place in the Big Ten.
Big Ten
At 4-4, they’re the only team in the Big Ten that’s not over .500. That’s not something that Minnesota was hoping for coming into the year, as they’re going to have to figure it out as they take on some of the top NCAA basketball teams in the Big Ten in the coming weeks.
The one guy I’m going to be looking for with this Minnesota squad has to be Jamison Battle.
He comes into this one after a 21-point performance against Purdue and should be able to replicate what he did in that game against Michigan.
NCAAB Injury Report
At the moment, the college basketball injury report is clean for both sides.
However, this is something that we have to continue checking daily leading up to the game, as we want to make sure that we have the best possible analysis for this contest. It’s extremely important to know everything for our Michigan vs Minnesota betting.
Michigan Wolverines vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers Betting Preview
The NCAAB odds coming into this game are currently favoring Michigan at -5.
Although Michigan is coming off two losses in a row, and this game is going to be played at Minnesota, it certainly makes sense why Michigan is the favorite in this contest.
On the moneyline, you can still get them at decent odds at – 190. Minnesota comes in at +160 on the moneyline and the over/under is currently slotted at 135.
Michigan Wolverines vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers Betting Prediction
We’re finally here with our Michigan vs Minnesota betting best pick, and the best bet in this game is going to be taking Michigan -5.
Although Michigan has certainly had its struggles throughout the past few games, I think this line is entirely way too low.
If Michigan comes out and continues doing what they’ve been able to do for most of the season on both sides of the basketball, this is the perfect spot for them to get back on track and win this game.
When also factoring in that this is going to be their first Big Ten game of the season, I expect them to come out with a different type of energy and win this game by at least five points, likely more.
NCAAB Pick: Michigan -5 (-110)
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