
Minnesota vs New Orleans Prediction Basketball Picks 11-30-23
Minnesota Golden Gophers (4-2) vs New Orleans Privateers (2-3)
2023-11-30 19:00:00 EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: Minnesota Golden Gophers -11 -- Over/Under: 149
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The Minnesota Golden Gophers and New Orleans Privateers face off on Thursday in a college basketball showdown at Williams Arena. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free Minnesota vs New Orleans prediction.
Minnesota Isn’t Good
There isn’t any other way to put it, this Minnesota team just isn’t very good. In the last game against San Francisco, the offense only scored 58 points and they ended up losing by 18 points. Prior to that loss, the Golden Gophers won two straight against USC Upstate and Arkansas-Pine Bluff. Dawson Garcia did have a nice game in a defeat to the Dons, putting up 19 points and six rebounds. Pharrel Payne was the only other bright spot putting up 15 points and six rebounds. Minnesota on the season is averaging 76.8 points while their defense is giving up 67 points per game. Dawson Garcia is averaging 18.8 points while shooting 47.4 percent from the field.
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New Orleans is Coming Off Big Victory
New Orleans faced off against Central Arkansas in the last game and the offense scored 79 points on the way to the five point victory. In the first half they scored 47 points on the way to the blowout victory. Jordan Johnson had a strong game putting up 29 points four rebounds, and four assists. On the season New Orleans is averaging 82 points while their defense is giving up 75.5 points per game. The offense is ranked 60th but in this game if the defense is good, they are going to be in good shape to secure the victory. Johnson on the season is averaging 23.3 points while shooting 43.9 percent from the field.
Minnesota vs New Orleans Betting Prediction
This Minnesota team isn’t good and they are going to really struggle in this game. Minnesota’s offense has been inconsistent and in the last game the defense wasn’t good either. New Orleans is averaging 82 points per game and they are going to have no issue running up the score again here. I don’t trust this Minnesota team and New Orleans is going to get the job done. Back New Orleans against the spread.