Michigan vs Minnesota Prediction 2/24/26 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article we will formulate a Michigan vs Minnesota prediction for this College Basketball game on Tuesday, February 24th at the Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Michigan Wolverines Betting Preview

The Michigan Wolverines are 25-2 (15-1) this year after they lost to Duke by a score of 68-63 in their last game. Michigan trailed 35-33 at halftime and they only scored 30 points in the second half in the loss. The Wolverines shot 40% from the field, 24% on three pointers, and 72% on free throws in the game. Yaxel Lendeborg led Michigan with 21 points and seven rebounds, while Morez Johnson Jr. added 13 points and six rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Michigan defeated Purdue by a score of 91-80 and UCLA by a score of 86-56. The Wolverines have scored 89.6 points per game with 41.0 rebounds and 19.4 assists per game, while they have allowed 68.7 points against per game this season. Yaxel Lendeborg is averaging 14.6 points and 7.5 rebounds per game, while Morez Johnson Jr is averaging 13.5 points and 7.3 rebounds per game for the Wolverines. Michigan is shooting 51.0% from the field, 73.3% on free throws, and 35.7% on three pointers this year. 

Minnesota Golden Gophers Betting Preview

The Minnesota Golden Gophers are 13-14 (6-10) this season after they defeated Rutgers by a score of 80-61 in their last game. Minnesota led 36-23 at halftime and they added 44 points in the second half in the easy win. The Golden Gophers shot 60% from the field, 58% on three pointers, and 71% on free throws in the game. Cade Tyson led Minnesota with 27 points and 10 rebounds, while Langston Reynolds added 19 points and nine assists in the win. 

Prior to that game, Minnesota defeated Oregon by a score of 61-44, but lost to Washington by a score of 69-57 before that. The Golden Gophers have scored 70.9 points per game with 32.6 rebounds and 17.5 assists per game, while they have allowed 67.7 points against per game this season. Cade Tyson is averaging 19.5 points and 5.7 rebounds per game, while Langston Reynolds is averaging 11.1 points and 4.5 assists per game for the Golden Gophers. Minnesota is shooting 45.7% from the field, 69.3% on free throws, and 34.2% on three pointers this season. 

Why the Michigan Wolverines will win

• Michigan has won each of its last 19 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Minnesota has lost each of its last six games against Top 5 AP-ranked opponents.
• Michigan has won the first half in each of its last 19 games as a top-10 AP-ranked team against a non-AP-ranked team at Crisler Center.

Why the Minnesota Golden Gophers will win

• Minnesota has won three of its last four night games against AP-ranked opponents.
• Minnesota has won the first half in four of its last five games.

Total Points Facts

• Eleven of Michigan’s last 12 night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 146+ points.
• Eight of Minnesota’s last nine road night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 142 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Michigan is one of only two teams to reach the Sweet 16 in each of its last five NCAA Tournament appearances.
• Michigan ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for point differential per game this season (+20.9).
• Minnesota ranks 358th among Division 1 teams for field goal attempts per game this season (52.9).
• Minnesota ranks 357th among Division 1 teams for pace this season (63.2).

Michigan vs Minnesota Prediction 

Michigan comes into this matchup after losing to Duke in their last game, as they struggled with their rebounding and shooting. The Wolverines are 15-1 in Big Ten play and they have scored at least 86 points in three of their last four games. Minnesota has won two games in a row, but they have scored 62 points or fewer in three of their last four. The Golden Gophers are missing their second leading scorer and I think Michigan will be able to cruise to an easy victory here. Take the Wolverines to cover at home.