Iowa Hawkeyes (10-6) vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers (12-4)
January 15, 2024 6:00 pm EDT
The Line: Minnesota Golden Gophers +1; Over/Under: 159
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The Iowa Hawkeyes and Minnesota Golden Gophers face off on Monday in a college basketball showdown at Williams Arena. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free Iowa vs Minnesota prediction
Minnesota Looks to Bounce Back
Minnesota has played pretty well this season, but they are coming off a road loss in the last game. Minnesota faced off against Indiana, and the offense only scored 62 points on the way to the defeat. Pharrel Payne had a strong game putting up 17 points and 10 rebounds. Minnesota on the season is averaging 77.9 points while their defense is giving up 66.8 points per game. The defense is has been pretty good, and it’s going to be important that the defense steps up here. Dawson Garcia has been the top player for Minnesota averaging 16.5 points while shooting 45.2 percent from behind the three point line.
Iowa Looks for Third Straight Win
Iowa has won two games in a row and they now have some confidence. In the last game against Nebraska, Iowa scored 94 points and that led to the blowout victory. Owen Freeman had a huge game putting up 22 points and 10 rebounds. Iowa on the season is averaging 87.1 points while their defense is giving up 77.5 points per game. Iowa likes to push the pace but at times the defense has been a major issue. Ben Krikke has been the top player averaging 16.4 points while shooting 59 percent from the field. Iowa will face Purdue, Maryland, and Michigan after this one.
Iowa and Minnesota Betting Prediction
Minnesota is going to find success here. Iowa has played well heading into this game, but at home, the Gophers have been a tough team to beat. This Minnesota team is good with their defense and that is going to be the difference here as Minnesota is going to find success. Iowa’s offense is going to be a problem here, and Minnesota will pick up another big win. Back Minnesota against the spread.
