Minnesota Golden Gophers at Wisconsin Badgers Free Pick - Betting Odds - Point Spread Prediction
Date:
March 5, 6:00 pm
Location:
Kohl Cente
TV:
BTN
Betting Odds
Point Spread:
Wisconsin -6.5
Total:
132.5
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The 22nd ranked Wisconsin Badgers host the Minnesota Golden Gophers in a Big 10 game that will take place at the Kohl Center in Madison, Wisconsin at 6 PM ET. The Badgers opened on the college basketball board as a -6.5 betting line favorite, but has since risen to Wisconsin -8. The total line hit the board at 132.5 and has held that number at most betting outlets.
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Minnesota is coming off an 88-73 win over Nebraska in their last game where they covered the 7.5-point line. The total number of points scored in the game was 161, which was well over the closing line of 139.5. The Golden Gophers have covered the spread in seven of their last eight games, including their last four, and in 10 of their last 11 games, including their last seven, the total has gone over. Minnesota has won eight straight games.
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Wisconsin is coming off a 59-57 loss to Iowa in their last game where they failed to cover the spread as a 12-point favorite. The total number of points scored in the game was 116, which was well under the closing line of 142. The Badgers have failed to cover the spread in seven of their last eight games, including their last three, and previous to the Iowa game the total had gone over in two straight games. Wisconsin has lost three in a row and five of their last six games.
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Offensively, Minnesota is putting up 76.5 points per game on a 43.8% FG average. On the defensive side of the ball the Golden Gophers are allowing 69.1 points per game on a 39.5% FG average, which ranks 15th in the nation.
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Wisconsin is putting up 72.6 points per game on a 45.3% FG average. On defense the Badgers are allowing 62 points per game, which ranks tied for 10th in the nation, on a41% FG average.
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These teams met on January 21st at Wisconsin where the Badgers beat the Golden Gophers 78-76 in OT.
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Minnesota Golden Gophers at Wisconsin Badgers Betting Trends<br />
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Public Money Consensus<br />
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In this NCAAB matchup between Minnesota and Wisconsin have the public leaning to the visiting Golden Gophers getting the 6.5 points on the road with over 70%. The over/under bettors are banking on this game going over the posted total of 132.5 with almost 95% on board.
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Minnesota is 5-0 straight up in their last 5 games overall.
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The Golden Gophers are 4-1 against the spread in their last 5 road games in Wisconsin.
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The game total has gone over in 5 of Minnesota’s last 7 games against Wisconsin.
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Wisconsin is 1-7 against the spread in their last 8 games overall.
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The Badgers are 1-4 against the spread in their last 5 home games against the Golden Gophers.
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Minnesota Golden Gophers at Wisconsin Badgers Prediction
The over used two teams going in the opposite direction is the set up for this game, but the line continues to go the other way against current form and the public. That has me staying away from making a side play. What I do like is the total. Sure the Gophers could rest some players and that may be the reason for the odd line movement, but I don't think that would have negative impact on the scoring. The Badgers defense has been struggling allowing 70 points per game over their last five and the Gophers have allowed 74.2 over the same number of games. The offenses have The last meeting they put up 134 in regulation and with this being the final game of the regular season and Senior's Day there is no reason to think they can't hit that total again.
Free Pick:
Take the OVER 132.5
