Northwestern vs Minnesota Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 25

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  • Minnesota is a -2.5 point favorite vs Northwestern
  • Total (Over/Under): 131.5 points
  • Northwestern / Minnesota TV channel: PEAC

The Northwestern Wildcats visit Williams Arena to take on the Minnesota Golden Gophers on Feb. 25. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Minneapolis, MN, USA.

Minnesota is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-115).

The Northwestern vs. Minnesota Over/Under is 131.5 total points.

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Northwestern vs. Minnesota Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Northwestern+2.5 -105O 131.5 -110+125
Minnesota -2.5 -115U 131.5 -110-150

Northwestern vs Minnesota Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Minnesota will win this college basketball game with 76.5% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Northwestern vs Minnesota Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Minnesota will cover the spread with 56.1% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Northwestern has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 12 of their last 15 away games (+8.55 Units / 49% ROI)
  • Northwestern has hit the Game Total Over in 21 of their last 34 games (+6.45 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Northwestern has hit the Team Total Over in 10 of their last 15 away games (+4.45 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Northwestern has hit the 1H Moneyline in 6 of their last 15 away games (+1.35 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Northwestern have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 15 away games (+0.30 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Minnesota has hit the Moneyline in 16 of their last 35 games (+9.05 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Minnesota has hit the Team Total Under in 12 of their last 19 games at home (+3.85 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Minnesota has hit the Game Total Under in 20 of their last 35 games (+3.60 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Minnesota has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 18 of their last 35 games (+0.35 Units / 1% ROI)

Northwestern Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Northwestern has a 12-15 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.5 Units / -15.15% ROI).

  • 13-14 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.5 Units / -1.75% ROI
  • 19-8 when betting the Over for +10 Units / 33.44% ROI
  • 8-19 when betting the Under for -12.8 Units / -43.24% ROI

Minnesota Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Minnesota has a 9-16 record against the spread this college basketball season (-8.65 Units / -29.08% ROI).

  • 14-13 when betting on the Moneyline for +13.7 Units / 6.44% ROI
  • 12-15 when betting the Over for -4.55 Units / -15.24% ROI
  • 15-12 when betting the Under for +1.9 Units / 6.43% ROI

Northwestern Offensive Stats & Trends:

Northwestern has averaged 1.07 points per shot (851 points/796 shots) in the first half this season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.24

Northwestern had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (498 assists/ 290 TOs) last season — tied for 4th best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.3

Northwestern averaged 9.1 turnovers per game (290 turnovers/32 games) last season — 13th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6

Northwestern shot 39% from three (260/671) last season — 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Minnesota Offensive Stats & Trends:

Minnesota averaged 17.7 assists per game (530 assists/30 games) last season — tied for 10th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.4

Minnesota has averaged 68.8 points per game (1,790 points/26 games) this season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 77.8

Minnesota is shooting 66% from the free throw line (311/470) this season — 4th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 73%

Minnesota had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (530 assists/ 363 TOs) last season — tied for 20th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Northwestern Defensive Stats & Trends:

Northwestern averaged 23.0 defensive rebounds per game (736 rebounds/32 games) last season — 5th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 25.7

Northwestern has averaged 7.3 steals per game (196 steals/27 games) this season — tied for 4th best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.6

Northwestern stole the ball 229 times last season — 3rd most among Big 10 Teams

Northwestern has 196 steals this season — 5th most among Big 10 Teams

Minnesota Defensive Stats & Trends:

Minnesota allowed opponents to shoot 40% from three (129/320) last season — highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 35%

Minnesota has allowed 35.3 points per game (919 points/26 games) in the second half this season — 2nd best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 37.5

Minnesota allowed opponents to shoot 32% from three (84/262) in the second half last season — 3rd best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Minnesota allowed opponents to shoot 45% (784/1,753) last season — 5th highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 44%


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