- Northwestern (14-5) are -12.5 point favorites vs Minnesota (7-12)
- Total (Over/Under): 127.5 points
- Watch the game on BTN
The Minnesota Golden Gophers (7-12) visit Welsh-Ryan Arena to take on the Northwestern Wildcats (14-5) on Jan. 28. Tip off is scheduled for 12:00pm EST in Evanston.
Northwestern is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -12.5 (-105).
The Minnesota vs. Northwestern Over/Under is 127.5 total points.
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Minnesota vs. Northwestern Odds, Spread, Over/Under
Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
Minnesota | +12.5 -115 | 127.5 -105 | +525 |
Northwestern | -12.5 -105 | 127.5 -115 | -750 |
Minnesota vs Northwestern Prediction for Today’s Game:
Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Northwestern will win this game with 73.0% confidence.
Minnesota vs Northwestern Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Minnesota will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence.
Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Minnesota and Northwestern, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.
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Minnesota Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Minnesota has hit the Game Total Under in 15 of their last 20 games (+9.50 Units / 43% ROI)
- Minnesota has hit the Moneyline in 19 of their last 48 games (+7.05 Units / 6% ROI)
- Minnesota have covered the 1H Spread in 8 of their last 9 games (+6.90 Units / 70% ROI)
- Minnesota has hit the Team Total Under in 7 of their last 8 away games (+5.85 Units / 64% ROI)
- Minnesota have covered the Spread in their last 5 away games (+5.00 Units / 91% ROI)
Northwestern Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Northwestern has hit the Moneyline in 15 of their last 21 games (+9.70 Units / 11% ROI)
- Northwestern has hit the Game Total Under in 14 of their last 19 games at home (+9.60 Units / 46% ROI)
- Northwestern has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 16 of their last 25 games at home (+7.15 Units / 26% ROI)
- Northwestern has hit the Team Total Under in 6 of their last 7 games (+4.80 Units / 60% ROI)
- Northwestern have covered the 1H Spread in 8 of their last 11 games (+4.70 Units / 39% ROI)
Minnesota Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Minnesota has gone 9-10 against the spread this college basketball season (-2 Units / -9.57% ROI).
- 7-12 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.8 Units / 2.81% ROI
- 5-14 when betting the Over for -10.4 Units / -49.76% ROI
- 14-5 when betting the Under for +8.5 Units / 40.67% ROI
Northwestern Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Northwestern has gone 11-8 against the spread this college basketball season (+2.2 Units / 10.53% ROI).
- 13-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +8.7 Units / 10.21% ROI
- 8-11 when betting the Over for -4.1 Units / -19.62% ROI
- 11-8 when betting the Under for +2.2 Units / 10.53% ROI
Minnesota Offensive Stats & Trends:
Minnesota is shooting 59% from the free throw line (184/311) this season — lowest among Power 5 Conference teams; League Avg: 72%
Minnesota is shooting 58% from the free throw line (113/194) in the second half this season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 72%
Minnesota is shooting 66% from the free throw line (302/455) in the second half since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 73%
Minnesota is shooting 59% from the free throw line (184/311) this season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 71%
Northwestern Offensive Stats & Trends:
Northwestern is shooting 37% (217/581) in the first half this season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 43%
Northwestern is shooting 40% (443/1,115) this season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 45%
Northwestern has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (746 assists/ 508 TOs) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 3rd best among Power 5 Conference teams; League Avg: 1.1
Northwestern is shooting 40% (443/1,115) this season — 2nd lowest among Power 5 Conference teams; League Avg: 45%
Minnesota Defensive Stats & Trends:
Minnesota has averaged 5.1 steals per game (97 steals/19 games) this season — 4th lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.1
Minnesota has averaged 5.2 steals per game (257 steals/49 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 4th lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 5.9
Minnesota has averaged 5.7 steals per game (165 steals/29 games) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — 5th lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.1
Minnesota has averaged 4.6 steals per game (92 steals/20 games) on the road since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 5.5
Northwestern Defensive Stats & Trends:
Northwestern has averaged 8.4 steals per game (159 steals/19 games) this season — 2nd best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.1
Northwestern has 159 steals this season — 2nd most among Big 10 Teams
Northwestern has averaged 6.9 steals per game (228 steals/33 games) at home since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.1
Northwestern has averaged 7.2 steals per game (360 steals/50 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 5.9
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