Free NCAA Hoops Pick: Badgers vs Golden Gophers CBB Odds
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15-3 Wisconsin Badgers vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers 15-4
2017 NCAA Basketball – Big 10
Date: Saturday January 21st, 2017
Time: 4:30 PM ET
Venue: Williams Arena in Minneapolis, Minnesota
CBB Moneyline Odds: OFF
CBB Betting Odds: Badgers -3.5
CBB Betting Total: 130
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Big 10 play continues when the 17th-ranked Wisconsin Badgers head to Minneapolis, Minnesota to take on the Golden Gophers in what should be a solid matchup of two good teams in the conference.
Wisconsin Badgers
Sitting 2nd in the Big 10 standings, the Wisconsin Badgers are having a terrific season thus far. The Badgers are 4-1 in conference play, and 15-3 overall.
Thank the defense for the wonderful start. This Wisconsin team ranks in the top 10 in the nation in opponent’s points per game. The Badgers give up just 60.4 points per game, while holding opponents to just 40% shooting from the field.
The offense is nothing to neglect either. The Badgers have a solid core of players that put up 76.3 points per game. While not in the top 100 in the nation, this doesn’t mean the offense isn’t good. The team generates a lot of offense from its great defense.
It helps having an experience senior guard in Bronson Koenig. Koenig is averaging 14.5 points per game. His fellow senior, Nigel Hayes, is playing well also. He’s scoring 13.6 points per game and pulling down about six rebounds.
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To beat a solid Minnesota team, the Badgers just have to stick to their normal game plan: stifling defense that creates offense.
Minnesota Golden Gophers
The Golden Gophers have really turned things around after a horrendous season last year. Winning just eight games in 2015-16, Minnesota has already almost doubled that win total this year and we’re only 19 games into the season.
Credit to the players for sticking with it and credit to coach Richard Pitino Jr. for getting the best from his guys.
The Golden Gophers have four players averaging double-figures in points. Junior guard Nate Mason is having the best season of his college career.
He’s averaging 13.9 points per game along with 5.4 assists.
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Freshman Amir Coffey has been an important addition to the team, helping turn things around from last year. He’s averaging 11.9 points per contest on 46% shooting.
Much like the Badgers, Minnesota has won games through solid defense. Ranked 50th in the nation, the Golden Gophers give up just 65.7 points per game to opponents.
CBB Betting Trends:
- Wisconsin is 8-3 ATS in the last 11 games
- The Total has gone OVER in four of Minnesota’s last six games against Wisconsin
Free Wisconsin Badgers vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers NCAAB Prediction:
The Big 10 has been tough on Minnesota, thus far. With how good Wisconsin is on both ends of the floor, I have to say the advantage goes to the Badgers. I like Wisconsin to get the W here.
4* Free CBB Betting Pick: Wisconsin ATS
The Wisconsin defense is just fantastic. It’s hard to bet against a team that barely gives up 60 points a game. I like the Wisconsin money line in this one.
NCAAB Free Score Prediction: Wisconsin 74 – Minnesota 66
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