The Minnesota Golden Gophers (21-12, 11-11 Big 10) go head-to-head with the 10th-ranked Michigan Wolverines (27-5, 16-5 Big 10) in the Big Ten Tourney at United Center. The game starts at 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 16, 2019.
Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Michigan Wolverines ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Wolverines easily got past the 22nd-ranked Iowa Hawkeyes 74-53, while the Golden Gophers won a close one over the 13th-ranked Purdue Boilermakers 75-73.
The Golden Gophers made 16 of their 21 free throws (76.2 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.546 (above their season average of 0.483). Meanwhile, Michigan’s turnover percentage was their biggest strength over Iowa. The Wolverines had a rate of 9.4 (better than their season average of 12.3), while the Hawkeyes posted a mark of 14.1. Jon Teske had a good outing for Michigan, finishing with 12 points and 10 rebounds. Jordan Murphy fueled Minnesota with 27 points and eight rebounds.
From an effective field goal percentage perspective, Michigan should have a noteworthy edge. The Wolverines defense ranks seventh in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.441), while the Minnesota offense is ranked 289th in effective field goal percentage (0.485). Moreover, the Golden Gophers rank 15th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.292), while the Wolverines rank ninth in opponents’ FTA rate (0.165).
Minnesota vs. Michigan Free Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Michigan, ATS Winner – Michigan, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Michigan ranks 137th in three pointers attempted per game (22.8) while Minnesota ranks 311th (16.4).
- The Wolverines rank first in steals allowed per game (3.8) while the Golden Gophers rank 98th (6.0).
- Minnesota averages 37.3 rebounds per game, which ranks 67th in the nation. Michigan ranks 144th in rebounds allowed per game (34.8).
- The Wolverines average 4.1 blocks per game, which ranks 60th in the country. The Golden Gophers rank 194th in blocks allowed per game (4.5).
- Michigan ranks sixth in assists allowed per game (9.8) while Minnesota ranks 115th (12.6).
Bettings Trends:
- The Wolverines’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 7.6, down from 11.9 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Golden Gophers have scored an average of 69.4 points per game (2.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 66.6 points per game (2.4 below their season average).
