The IUPUI Jaguars and Minnesota Golden Gophers face off on Tuesday in a college basketball showdown at Williams Arena. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free IUPUI vs Minnesota prediction.

IUPUI’s Offense Has Been an Issue

IUPUI’s offense has been inconsistent and if they want a chance in this game, they are going to need the offense to be good. Against Eastern Illinois they lost 75-58 and against Northern Kentucky they lost 71-55. IUPUI in the last game faced off against Clearly and they lost 78-70. IUPUI on the season is averaging 65.2 points while their defense is giving up 76.8 points per game. The offense is ranked 332nd in the league. Jlynn Counter is averaging 16.2 points while shooting 54.1 percent from the field and 50 percent from behind the three point line. 

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Maybe Minnesota is Better Than People Thought? 

No one really had expectations heading into this season for the Gophers but maybe they are better than what people expected. Two games ago against Nebraska they were able to secure the 76-65 victory and in the last game against FGCU they were able to secure the 77-57. Joshua Ola-Joseph put up 17 points, four rebounds, and one assist. Dawson Garcia is dealing with a leg injury and he’s doubtful for this game. Minnesota on the season is averaging 78.5 points while their defense is giving up 67.2 points per game. 

IUPUI vs Minnesota Betting Prediction

Minnesota is going to get the job done here. Minnesota in the last game gave up only 57 points and they are going to step up again in a big way here. Minnesota is averaging 78.5 points per game and they are going to have no issue running up the score again here. IUPUI is going to really struggle to keep this game close and Minnesota will win in blowout fashion. Back the Gopehrs against the spread.