Penn State vs Minnesota Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 2

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  • Minnesota (24-4) is a -6.5 point favorite vs Penn State (14-14)
  • Total (Over/Under): 150.5 points
  • Penn State / Minnesota TV channel: BTN

The Penn State Nittany Lions (14-14) visit Williams Arena to take on the Minnesota Golden Gophers (24-4) on Mar. 2. Tip off is scheduled for 3:15pm EST in Minneapolis, MN.

Minnesota is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-110).

The Penn State vs. Minnesota Over/Under is 150.5 total points.

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Penn State vs. Minnesota Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Penn State+6.5 -110O 150.5 -105+230
Minnesota -6.5 -110U 150.5 -115-300

Penn State vs Minnesota Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Minnesota will win this college basketball game with 73.5% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Penn State vs Minnesota Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Penn State will cover the spread with 53.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Penn State has hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 32 games (+9.45 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Penn State has hit the Team Total Over in 23 of their last 36 games (+7.70 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Penn State has hit the Game Total Over in 22 of their last 36 games (+6.50 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Penn State have covered the Spread in 10 of their last 18 away games (+3.45 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Penn State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 11 of their last 18 away games (+3.00 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Minnesota have covered the Spread in 26 of their last 32 games (+20.55 Units / 58% ROI)
  • Minnesota has hit the Moneyline in 15 of their last 19 games at home (+13.25 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Minnesota has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 22 of their last 32 games (+10.60 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Minnesota has hit the Team Total Over in 21 of their last 32 games (+8.45 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Minnesota has hit the 1H Moneyline in 12 of their last 20 games at home (+5.45 Units / 7% ROI)

Penn State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Penn State has a 14-14 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.35 Units / -4.24% ROI).

  • 12-13 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.15 Units / 5.9% ROI
  • 19-10 when betting the Over for +7.9 Units / 24.69% ROI
  • 10-19 when betting the Under for -10.9 Units / -34.28% ROI

Minnesota Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Minnesota has a 23-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (+18.65 Units / 60.65% ROI).

  • 16-11 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.5 Units / 6.29% ROI
  • 16-12 when betting the Over for +2.8 Units / 9.09% ROI
  • 12-16 when betting the Under for -5.6 Units / -18.18% ROI

Penn State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Penn State has attempted 733 threes on the road since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among Big 10 Teams

Penn State has made 260 three-pointers on the road since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among Big 10 Teams

Penn State has made 566 three-pointers since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among Big 10 Teams

Penn State is shooting 36% from three (566/1,551) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 23rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

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%

Penn State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Penn State has averaged 8.9 steals per game (204 steals/23 games) this season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.4

Penn State has averaged 22.4 defensive rebounds per game (515 rebounds/23 games) this season — tied for lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 26.1

Penn State has averaged 8.9 steals per game (204 steals/23 games) this season — tied for 17th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8

Penn State has averaged 22.4 defensive rebounds per game (515 rebounds/23 games) this season — tied for 31st lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7

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%


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