- NIT Tournament First Round betting odds & predictions
- Butler (14-17) is a -3.5 point favorite vs Minnesota (24-8)
- Total (Over/Under): 148.5 points
- Minnesota / Butler TV channel: ESPNU
The Minnesota Golden Gophers (24-8) visit Hinkle Fieldhouse to take on the Butler Bulldogs (14-17) on Mar. 19. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00pm EDT in Indianapolis, IN.
Butler is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-110).
The Minnesota vs. Butler Over/Under is 148.5 total points.
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Minnesota vs. Butler Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Minnesota | +3.5 -110 | O 148.5 -115 | + |
| Butler | -3.5 -110 | U 148.5 -105 | + |
Minnesota vs Butler Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Butler will win this college basketball game with 61.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Minnesota vs Butler Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Minnesota will cover the spread with 58.1% confidence for today’s game.
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Minnesota Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Minnesota have covered the Spread in 23 of their last 32 games (+14.25 Units / 41% ROI)
- Minnesota has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 21 of their last 32 games (+9.50 Units / 26% ROI)
- Minnesota has hit the Team Total Over in 17 of their last 26 games (+6.75 Units / 23% ROI)
- Minnesota has hit the Game Total Over in 11 of their last 16 games (+5.45 Units / 31% ROI)
- Minnesota has hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 31 games (+3.10 Units / 3% ROI)
Butler Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Butler has hit the Team Total Under in 13 of their last 17 games (+8.40 Units / 43% ROI)
- Butler has hit the Moneyline in 16 of their last 30 games (+8.25 Units / 7% ROI)
- Butler has hit the Game Total Under in their last 8 games (+8.00 Units / 91% ROI)
- Butler has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 6 of their last 10 games (+2.75 Units / 25% ROI)
- Butler have covered the 1H Spread in 7 of their last 14 games (+2.50 Units / 16% ROI)
Minnesota Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Minnesota has a 23-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (+14.25 Units / 40.54% ROI).
- 17-14 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.1 Units / 2.8% ROI
- 18-14 when betting the Over for +2.55 Units / 7.23% ROI
- 14-18 when betting the Under for -5.8 Units / -16.5% ROI
Butler Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Butler has a 14-17 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.7 Units / -13.78% ROI).
- 16-14 when betting on the Moneyline for +8.25 Units / 7.01% ROI
- 14-17 when betting the Over for -4.8 Units / -14.01% ROI
- 17-14 when betting the Under for +1.7 Units / 5% ROI
Minnesota Offensive Stats & Trends:
Minnesota is shooting 63% from the free throw line (385/614) in the second half since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 73%
Minnesota is shooting 64% from the free throw line (607/946) since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 73%
Minnesota is shooting 64% from the free throw line (416/649) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 72%
Minnesota is shooting 63% from the free throw line (177/280) in the second half this season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 73%
Butler Offensive Stats & Trends:
Butler has a TS% of 50% this season — tied for 45th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%
Butler has 15.7 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 18.8
Butler is shooting 79% from the free throw line (332/422) this season — tied for 5th best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 73%
Butler has averaged 10.2 turnovers per game (245 turnovers/24 games) this season — tied for 2nd best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 11.5
Minnesota Defensive Stats & Trends:
Minnesota has averaged 5.7 steals per game (195 steals/34 games) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.4
Minnesota has averaged 5.4 steals per game (287 steals/53 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.0
Minnesota has allowed opponents to shoot 38% from three (232/609) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 34%
Minnesota has allowed opponents to shoot 32% from three (58/184) in the second half this season — 4th best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 33%
Butler Defensive Stats & Trends:
Butler has allowed opponents to shoot 31% from three (185/596) in the first half since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 34%
Butler has allowed opponents to shoot 32% from three (156/494) on the road since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Big East Teams; League Avg: 35%
Butler has allowed an average of 1.16 points per shot (3,889 points/3,364 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 30th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23
Butler has allowed an average of 1.15 points per shot (1,715 points/1,490 shots) this season — tied for 29th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23
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