Minnesota vs Michigan State Prediction 12-4-24 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Minnesota vs Michigan State prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, December 4th at Williams Arena in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Minnesota Golden Gophers Betting Preview

The Minnesota Golden Gophers are 6-3 this year after they defeated Bethune-Cookman by a score of 79-62 in their last game. Minnesota led 38-26 at the half and added 41 points in the second half in the win. The Golden Gophers shot 47.5% from the field, 47.8% on three-pointers, and 83.3% on free throws in the game. Dawson Garcia led Minnesota with 23 points and five rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Golden Gophers lost to Wake Forest by a score of 57-51 and Wichita State by a score of 68-66. Minnesota has scored 64.4 points per game and they have allowed 58.9 points per game, while also averaging 34.9 rebounds and 15.7 assists per game this season. Dawson Garcia is averaging 19.1 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game, while Minnesota is shooting 42.8% from the field, 61.4% on free throws, and 29.3% on three-pointers this year. 

Michigan State Spartans Betting Preview

The Michigan State Spartans are 6-2 this season after they defeated North Carolina in overtime by a score of 94-91 in their last game. Michigan State led 43-34 at the half, but they allowed 48 points in the second half, before picking up the win in overtime. The Spartans shot 54.1% from the field, 25% on three-pointers, and 77.4% on free throws in the game. Tre Holloman led MSU with 19 points and seven assists in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Spartans lost to Memphis by a score of 71-63 but did beat Colorado, Samford, and Bowling Green before that. Michigan State has scored 80.5 points per game and they have allowed 69.9 points per game, while also averaging 40.4 rebounds and 17.1 assists per game this season. Jaden Akins is averaging 12.9 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game, while Michigan State is shooting 47.2% from the field, 78.5% on free throws, and 22.4% on three-pointers this year. 

Why Michigan State will beat Minnesota

• Michigan State has won each of its last 12 Wednesday games against the Big Ten Conference.
• Minnesota has lost each of its last four night games against the Big Ten Conference.
• Michigan State has won the first half in eight of its last nine night games against Minnesota.

Minnesota vs Michigan State Prediction 

Michigan State comes into this matchup after picking up two wins against North Carolina and Colorado in the Maui Invitational, but they will be on the road for this game. Minnesota has lost two of their last three games and they are only scoring 64.4 points per game this year. The Golden Gophers have been very solid defensively, but their offense has not been good. The Spartans have struggled with shooting three-pointers, but they are still scoring over 80 points per game. Michigan State is clearly the better team in this matchup and I like them to win this game going away. Take the Spartans here.