Posted
on 01/31/2007 2:49 PM
By: CappersPicks.com College Basketball Handicapping
Staff
NCAA Basketball Free Picks - Minnesota at Michigan
BetUS: The
Minnesota Golden Gophers, (12-6 SU, 7-6 ATS,
7-6 O/U) have lost three consecutive games
coming into tonight’s matchup,
including a resounding 76-60 road loss to
the Ohio State Buckeyes on Saturday while
the Michigan Wolverines, (5-15 SU, 5-13 ATS,
12-6 O/U) have lost four straight and eight
of their last nine heading into this Big
Ten showdown.
Minnesota hits the road for the second straight
game as they travel to Ann Arbor to take
on Michigan tonight at Crisler Arena. The
Gophers are just 2-4 on the road this season
but are ranked 55th in the nation in scoring
defense, limiting their opponents to a measly
62.9 points per game.
Despite their
dismal 5-15 straight up record in head
coach John Bielein’s first
season, the Wolverines have faced eight nationally
ranked teams in its 20 games, with five of
those coming against top 10 teams.
The Wolverines are led by freshman guard
Manny Harris, who is averaging 16.2 points,
4.6 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 32.5 minutes
per game while the Golden Gophers are led
by senior forward Dan Coleman, (13.9 ppg).
Minnesota has
performed respectably against the spread
in head coach Tubby Smith’s
first season and has gone 4-4 ATS in their
last eight games. The Wolverines are just
4-6 in their last 10 games against the spread
but have covered the spread in their last
two.
Here is a
look at tonight’s Key Trends,
followed by my NCAA basketball Free Pick.
Key Golden Gophers Trends
The Golden Gophers are 7-16-1 ATS in their
last 24 games following a S.U. loss.
The Golden Gophers are 2-5 ATS in their
last seven Thursday games.
Key Wolverines Trends
The Wolverines are 4-9 ATS in their last
13 games following a S.U. loss.
The Wolverines are 3-8 ATS in their last
eleven games vs. a team with a winning percentage
above .600.
Key Totals Trends
The Under is 5-0 in Golden Gophers last
five Thursday games.
The Under is 4-0 in Wolverines last four
vs. a team with a winning S.U. record.
Key Head-to-Head Trends
The Under is 6-1 in the last seven meetings.
The Under is 4-1 in the last five meetings
in Michigan.
Analysis: While the Michigan Wolverines
will be playing at home tonight, the Minnesota
Golden Gophers are quietly one of the best
defensive teams in the nation under venerable
head coach Tubby Smith. Take Minnesota to
cover the spread with a big road victory
tonight.
NCAAB Free Picks: Minnesota -2 Points
07:00 PM EST NCAAB Betting Odds
Minnesota U -2 -110
Michigan +2 -110
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