Yale (2-2) vs. Minnesota (2-1)
November 16, 2024 4:00 pm EDT
The Line: Minnesota -4.5; Over/Under: +139.5
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The Yale Bulldogs and Minnesota Golden Gophers meet Saturday in college basketball action at the Williams Arena. Here’s a Minnesota vs Yale Prediction. This article will include a Minnesota vs Yale Pick.
Yale Bulldogs Betting Preview
The Yale Bulldogs lost to UIC and Purdue, and they play Stony Brook and Fairfield next. The Yale Bulldogs are averaging 87.8 points on 50.8 percent shooting and allowing 72.8 points on 41.5 percent shooting. John Poulakidas is averaging 20.3 points and 3.5 rebounds, while Bez Mbeng is averaging 15 points and 5.3 rebounds. Nick Townsend is the third double-digit scorer and Isaac Celiscar is grabbing 6.3 rebounds. The Yale Bulldogs are shooting 39.4 percent from beyond the arc and 66.7 percent from the free throw line. The Yale Bulldogs are allowing 29.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40 rebounds per game.
Minnesota Golden Gophers Betting Preview
The Minnesota Golden Gophers beat Omaha, lost to North Texas, and they play Cleveland State and Central Michigan next. The Minnesota Golden Gophers are averaging 66.3 points on 45.2 percent shooting and allowing 58.3 points on 37.7 percent shooting. Dawson Garcia is averaging 26 points and 7.7 rebounds, while Lu’Cye Patterson is averaging 9 points and 4 rebounds. Trey Edmonds is grabbing 4 rebounds and Mike Mitchell Jr. is dishing 6 assists. The Minnesota Golden Gophers are shooting 34.5 percent from beyond the arc and 60 percent from the free throw line. The Minnesota Golden Gophers are allowing 30 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35 rebounds per game.
Why the Minnesota Golden Gophers will win
- Minnesota has won each of its last 10 Saturday day games against non-conference opponents.
- Yale has lost three of its last four road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Minnesota has won the first half in 13 of its last 15 home games against non-conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Yale’s last seven games against non-conference opponents has produced a total of 142+ points.
- Each of Minnesota’s last five-day games against non-conference opponents at Williams Arena has produced a total of 134 or fewer points.
Minnesota vs Yale Prediction
The Yale Bulldogs haven’t looked great against Division One competition, and this matchup won’t be any easier. The Minnesota Golden Gophers are looking like a great defensive side, and Williams Arena has never been an easy place to play. I question if Yale has the depth and the outside shooting to scare this Minnesota defense. It might not be the prettiest game, but the Golden Gophers should win and cover a reasonable number.
