Penn State Nittany Lions (14-15) vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers (17-11)
March 2, 2024 3:15 pm EDT
The Line: Minnesota Golden Gophers -5.5; Over/Under: +154
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The Penn State Nittany Lions and Minnesota Golden Gophers face off on Saturday in a college basketball showdown at Williams Arena. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free Penn State vs Minnesota prediction.
Penn State’s Defense Looks to Bounce Back
Penn State faced off against Iowa in the last game and the defense gave up 90 points and they ended up losing by nine points. Qudus Wahab had a strong game putting up 18 points and seven rebounds. Penn State is averaging 75.8 points while their defense is giving up 74.5 points per game. The offense is ranked 116th in the league while the defense is ranked 262nd in the league. Clary is averaging 16.7 points while shooting 46.2 percent from the field and 37.7 percent from behind the three point line.
Minnesota is Slumping Again
Minnesota is slumping again and they have lost two games in a row. Minnesota faced off against Illinois and the defense gave up 105 points and that led to the defeat. Dawson Garcia had a strong game putting up 29 points but it was the defense that let them down. Minnesota is averaging 76.7 points while the defense 71 points pe game. Dawson Garcia is averaging 17.8 points while shooting 46.9 percent from the field and 32.9 percent from behind the three point line. THere are four different players that are averaging at least 10 points per game.
Penn State vs Minnesota Betting Prediction
Minnesota is going to get the job done here. Minnesota is averaging 76.7 points per game and in the last game Minnesota almost reached 100 points. Minnesota’s offense is going put on a show against a Penn State defense that is giving up 74.5 points per game. Garcia is going to have another big game, and Minnesota is going to get the job done. I expect Garcia is going get close to 30 points again here. Back Minnesota against the spread.
