Minnesota Golden Gophers (18-14) vs. Butler Bulldogs (18-14)
March 19, 2024 9:00 pm EDT
The Line: Butler Bulldogs -3.5; Over/Under: +148
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In this article, we will formulate a Butler vs Minnesota betting prediction for this College Basketball showdown in the NIT Tournament on Tuesday, March 19th at the Hinkle Fieldhouse. We will take a look at:
-The Butler Bulldogs recent form and recent player performance
-The Minnesota Golden Gophers recent form and recent player performance
-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Butler
-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Minnesota
A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for today’s game between Butler and Minnesota.
Butler Looks to Continue Strong Season
Butler comes into this game with an 18-14 record overall but they are coming off a loss in the first game in the Big East Tournament against the Xavier Musketeers. Butler scored 72 points but the defense gave up 76 points. Pierre Brooks II had a strong game putting up 21 points, four rebounds, and two assists. Butler is averaging 73.3 points while their defense is giving up 73.7 points per game. Pierre Brooks has been the top player for Butler averaging 15 points while shooting 46.4 percent from the field.
Butler Team Facts
- Butler has won each of its last 11 night games against non-Conference opponents at Hinkle Fieldhouse.
- Each of Butler’s last nine Tuesday night games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 143 or fewer points.
- Butler has won the first half in each of its last eight home night games against non-Conference opponents.
Minnesota Surprised Many This Season
Minnesota surprised many this season as they were picked to finish last in the Big Ten tournament. In the last game against Michigan State, Minnesota scored 67 points but they were actually leading at halftime, in the second half they just blew it. Dawson Garcia had a strong game putting up 19 points, four rebounds, and one assist. Minnesota is averaging 75.4 points while their defense is giving up 71.8 points per game. Garcia is averaging 17.7 points while shooting 48.2 percent from the field and 32.2 percent from behind the three point line.
Minnesota Team Facts
- Minnesota has won each of its last five National Invitation Tournament games.
- Each of Minnesota’s last three games against the Big East Conference Conference have produced a total of 141 or fewer points.
- Minnesota has won the first half in nine of its last 10 night games against non-Conference opponents.
Butler vs Minnesota Betting Prediction
Give me the points with Minnesota here. The Golden Gophers offense is averaging 75.4 points and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. Butler’s defnese hasn’t been exactly elite and they are going to struggle here. Butler isn’t going to be keeping up here, and that will be the difference as Minnesota is going to get the job done. Back the Gophers to cover the spread here.
