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Michigan vs. Minnesota NCAA Basketball Picks & Predictions – January 16

Michigan vs. Minnesota NCAA Basketball Picks & Predictions – January 16

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By: DK.Network.Editors

The Michigan Wolverines (13-3, 5-0 Big Ten) will attempt to extend a five-game winning stretch when visiting the Minnesota Golden Gophers (8-9, 0-6 Big Ten) tonight at Williams Arena. This game is at 7:00 p.m. ET on Fox Sports 1.

Michigan vs. Minnesota Predictions

  • Our pick to win on the Moneyline in this game is Michigan.
  • Against the spread, we predict that Michigan will cover. The spread is currently Michigan -10.5.
  • As for the total, we see this one going over the posted over/under of 143.5 points. Our projected total for the match is 144.8 points.

Michigan vs. Minnesota Odds

  • Spread: Michigan (-10.5)
  • Moneyline: Michigan -549 | Minnesota +400
  • Total: 143.5
  • The Wolverines have put together an 11-5-0 record against the spread this season.
  • Michigan has an ATS record of 6-1 when playing as at least 10.5-point favorites this season.
  • The Wolverines and their opponents have combined to hit the over nine out of 16 times this season.
  • The Wolverines have won 11 of the 14 games they were favored on the Moneyline this season (78.6%).
  • Michigan has won all seven games it played as a Moneyline favorite with odds of -549 or shorter.
  • The Golden Gophers have put together a 4-12-1 ATS record so far this year.
  • Minnesota has been an underdog by 10.5 points or more two times this season, and covered the spread in one of those games.
  • A total of eight Golden Gophers games this year have hit the over.
  • This season, the Golden Gophers have been listed as the underdog in eight games and failed to win any of those contests.
  • Minnesota has played as an underdog of +400 or more twice this season and lost both games.

Michigan Key Stats

  • Points: 85.1 PPG (14th) | FG%: 51.9% (1st)
  • Opp. Points: 68.1 PPG (87th) | Opp. FG%: 39.2% (25th)
  • Rebounds: 35.4 RPG (59th) | Opp. Rebounds: 26.8 RPG (15th)
  • Assists: 18.0 APG (14th) | Turnovers: 14.6 TPG (349th)
  • Steals: 6.3 SPG (256th) | Blocks: 4.6 BPG (50th)

Minnesota Key Stats

  • Points: 68.4 PPG (320th) | FG%: 44.2% (221st)
  • Opp. Points: 68.1 PPG (87th) | Opp. FG%: 43.0% (167th)
  • Rebounds: 30.9 RPG (277th) | Opp. Rebounds: 31.1 RPG (180th)
  • Assists: 15.4 APG (94th) | Turnovers: 10.0 TPG (52nd)
  • Steals: 5.5 SPG (320th) | Blocks: 5.1 BPG (25th)

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