- Northwestern is a -2.5 point favorite vs Minnesota
- Total (Over/Under): 126.5 points
- Northwestern / Minnesota TV channel: PEAC
The Northwestern Wildcats visit Gainbridge Fieldhouse to take on the Minnesota Golden Gophers on Mar. 12. Tip off is scheduled for 3:30pm EDT in Indianapolis, IN, IN, USA.
Northwestern is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-115).
The Northwestern vs. Minnesota Over/Under is 126.5 total points.
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Northwestern vs. Minnesota Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Northwestern | -2.5 -115 | O 126.5 -105 | -150 |
| Minnesota | +2.5 -105 | U 126.5 -115 | +125 |
Northwestern vs Minnesota Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Northwestern will win this college basketball game with 79.8% 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 Northwestern will cover the spread with 55.0% confidence for today’s game.
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Northwestern Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Northwestern has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 22 of their last 34 games (+8.15 Units / 21% ROI)
- Northwestern has hit the Game Total Over in 21 of their last 34 games (+6.50 Units / 17% ROI)
- Northwestern has hit the Team Total Over in 19 of their last 34 games (+1.85 Units / 5% ROI)
Minnesota Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Minnesota has hit the Moneyline in 16 of their last 34 games (+12.80 Units / 6% ROI)
- Minnesota has hit the Game Total Under in 20 of their last 34 games (+4.70 Units / 13% ROI)
- Minnesota has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 18 of their last 34 games (+1.75 Units / 4% ROI)
Northwestern Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Northwestern has a 14-17 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.7 Units / -13.78% ROI).
- 15-16 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.35 Units / -1.59% ROI
- 21-10 when betting the Over for +9.8 Units / 28.57% ROI
- 10-21 when betting the Under for -13 Units / -38.24% ROI
Minnesota Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Minnesota has a 10-19 record against the spread this college basketball season (-10.95 Units / -32.06% ROI).
- 15-16 when betting on the Moneyline for +13.05 Units / 6.01% ROI
- 13-18 when betting the Over for -6.85 Units / -20% ROI
- 18-13 when betting the Under for +3.8 Units / 11.19% ROI
Northwestern Offensive Stats & Trends:
Northwestern has averaged 8.2 turnovers per game (302 turnovers/37 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 10.8
Northwestern is shooting 40% (361/904) in the first half this season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 45%
Northwestern has averaged 1.09 points per shot (981 points/904 shots) in the first half this season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.23
Northwestern has a 31% free throw rate (688 free throw attempts/2,200 field goal attempts) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 36%
Minnesota Offensive Stats & Trends:
Minnesota has averaged 68.2 points per game (2,114 points/31 games) this season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 77.2
Minnesota is shooting 67% from the free throw line (752/1,122) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 73%
Minnesota has averaged 68.2 points per game (2,114 points/31 games) this season — 4th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 76.1
Minnesota has averaged 29.7 points per game (921 points/31 games) in the first half this season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 36.4
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 23.0 defensive rebounds per game (1,447 rebounds/63 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 4th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 25.4
Northwestern has averaged 23.0 defensive rebounds per game (1,447 rebounds/63 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 30th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.3
Northwestern averaged 7.2 steals per game (229 steals/32 games) last season — 3rd best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.3
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 allowed opponents to shoot 45% (784/1,753) last season — 5th highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 44%
Minnesota has allowed 69.6 points per game (2,159 points/31 games) this season — 5th best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 71.9
Minnesota has allowed 6.6 made three-pointers per game this season — tied for 40th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.6
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