Minnesota Golden Gophers (12-7) vs. Penn State Nittany Lions (9-10)
January 27, 2024 6:30 pm EDT
The Line: Penn State Nittany Lions -2.5; Over/Under: +151
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The Minnesota Golden Gophers are riding a 4-game losing streak. The Penn State Nittany Lions need a win after losing 3 of their last 4 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Penn State Nittany Lions prediction.
Minnesota Golden Gophers Betting Preview
The Minnesota Golden Gophers lost to Indiana, Iowa, Michigan State and Wisconsin during this streak. The Minnesota Golden Gophers are averaging 76.2 points on 47.5 percent shooting and allowing 68 points on 42.4 percent shooting. Dawson Garcia is averaging 17.3 points and 7.3 rebounds, while Mike Mitchell Jr. is averaging 10.3 points and 2.6 rebounds. Joshua Ola-Joseph is the third double-digit scorer and Cam Christie is grabbing 3.3 rebounds. The Minnesota Golden Gophers are shooting 34.2 percent from beyond the arc and 66.4 percent from the free throw line. The Minnesota Golden Gophers are allowing 33.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.3 rebounds per game.
Penn State Nittany Lions Betting Preview
The Penn State Nittany Lions recently beat Wisconsin and lost to Ohio State. The Penn State Nittany Lions are averaging 76.4 points on 43.4 percent shooting and allowing 74.3 points on 45.8 percent shooting. Kanye Clary is averaging 18.8 points and 2.7 assists, while Ace Baldwin Jr. is averaging 13 points and 1.9 rebounds. Qudus Wahab is dishing 0.5 assists and Nick Kern Jr. is grabbing 4.4 rebounds. The Penn State Nittany Lions are shooting 31.1 percent from beyond the arc and 74 percent from the free throw line. The Penn State Nittany Lions are allowing 32.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 29.6 rebounds per game.
Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Penn State Nittany Lions prediction
The Penn State Nittany Lions have seen 8 of their 9 wins come at home, so there’s good reason for them to be favored here. The problem is Penn State does nothing great, so most games are a grind and open for a possible upset. The Minnesota Golden Gophers are a decent team at both ends of the ball that doesn’t get respect from oddsmakers, but is 16-3 ATS on the season. Minnesota has more covers than any team in college basketball. Yeah… I’m going to grab my free bucket with the Gophers.
