The Minnesota Golden Gophers (4-4) will be at Carver-Hawkeye Arena to square off against the Iowa Hawkeyes (6-3, 0-1 Big 10) in a Big 10 matchup. Action begins at 8 p.m. ET on Monday, December 9, 2019.
Minnesota Golden Gophers at Iowa Hawkeyes Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Hawkeyes lost to the fourth-ranked Michigan Wolverines, 103-91, while the Golden Gophers had no trouble getting past the Clemson Tigers, 78-60.
Minnesota played a perfect game. They had a fantastic effective field goal percentage of 0.615 (above their season average of 0.506) and a turnover percentage of 11.7 (better than their season average of 16.6). Clemson was 0.480 and 14.8, respectively, for those same stats. Iowa, meanwhile, had a turnover percentage of 7.6 (better than their season average of 14.5). Iowa rallied around Luka Garza, who contributed 44 points and eight rebounds. Marcus Carr, meanwhile played well for Minnesota, putting up 24 points, nine assists and five rebounds.
The Golden Gophers won the sole game between these two teams last year, 92-87. Getting to the free throw line was one of Minnesota’s biggest advantages. They made 31 trips to the line, while Iowa went 21 times.
Iowa could put on a ball-control clinic in this contest. Since the 2018-19 season, Iowa ranks 21st in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 17.1 percent), while Minnesota has forced the 56th-fewest turnovers (17.4 percent).
Minnesota Golden Gophers at Iowa Hawkeyes Betting Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Iowa, ATS Winner – Iowa, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Minnesota ranks 59th in assists per game (14.9) while Iowa ranks 209th in assists allowed per game (15.3).
- The Hawkeyes rank 96th in rebounds per game (35.9) while the Golden Gophers rank 134th in rebounds allowed per game (34.7).
- The Hawkeyes rank 125th in three pointers attempted per game (22.4) while the Golden Gophers rank 252nd (18.7).
- Minnesota ranks 58th in blocks per game (4.2) while Iowa ranks 154th in blocks allowed per game (3.0).