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2023 NCAA Basketball Handicapping Golden Gophers vs. Nebraska
- (8-21) Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers (16-15)
- Date: Wednesday, March 8th
- Time: 9:00 ET
- Venue: United Center, Chicago
- CBB Moneyline Odds: Golden Gophers +210 | Cornhuskers -250
- NCAAB Betting ATS Odds: Minnesota +6 | Nebraska -6 (Bet Now!)
- CBB Betting Total: O/U 134.5
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Minnesota Golden Gophers
At this time, the Golden Gophers have a 8-21 overall record, Minnesota squares off with Nebraska. Presently, in their 11 road games this season, the Golden Gophers have a record of 1-10.
Having been the underdog in 24 games, the Golden Gophers have gone 3-21 straight up. Heading into today’s contest, they are the +6 underdogs on the spread.
At this moment, Minnesota currently has a record of 2-17 in Big Ten action. In non-conference games, the team has a mark of 6-4.
Coming into the game, Dawson Garcia is the team leader in scoring, averaging 15.6 points per game. In addition to his scoring, Garcia is grabbing 6.6 rebounds and adding 1.9 assists. Minnesota’s second leading scorer is Jamison Battle, who has hit 37.6% of his field goal attempts and is averaging 12.8 points per game.
Golden Gophers Offense
At this point, the Minnesota offense is one of the worst performing units in the NCAA, averaging just 67.0 points per game. This figure places them just 333rd in college basketball. In addition, Minnesota’s offensive attack is heavily reliant on getting the ball inside, as 62.59% of their shots have come inside the arc. So far, the team is ranked 241st in overall field goal percentage at 43.8%. When the Golden Gophers have taken 3-point shots, they are hitting 36.8% of their looks.
In terms of pace, Minnesota is below the NCAA average in possessions per game, averaging just 64.8 per contest, placing them just 617th in college basketball. Currently, Minnesota’s 30.7 rebounds per contest is one of the lower figures in the NCAA. So far, the Golden Gophers are averaging 6.1 offensive boards per game.
Nebraska Cornhuskers
At this time, the Cornhuskers have a 16-15 overall record, Nebraska squares off with Minnesota. So far, Nebraska has been the home team 16 times, sitting with a record of 12-4.
Getting ready to play for the 8 times as the favorite, the Cornhuskers have gone 8-0 in those matchups. Playing at home, Nebraska comes into this game as -6 point favorites.
At this moment, Nebraska currently has a record of 9-11 in Big Ten action. In non-conference games, the team has a mark of 7-4.
Coming into the game, Keisei Tominaga is the team leader in scoring, averaging 12.8 points per game. In addition to his scoring, Tominaga is grabbing 1.5 rebounds and adding 0.7 assists. Nebraska’s second leading scorer is Derrick Walker, who has hit 58.7% of his field goal attempts and is averaging 13.7 points per game.
Cornhuskers Key Stats
The Cornhuskers offense heads into the game, ranked 136th in the NCAA at 73.3 points per contest. In addition, Nebraska’s offensive attack is heavily reliant on getting the ball inside, as 62.63% of their shots have come inside the arc. So far, the team is ranked 182nd in overall field goal percentage at 44.4%. When the Cornhuskers have taken 3-point shots, they are hitting 32.0% of their looks.
In terms of pace, Nebraska is below the NCAA average in possessions per game, averaging just 71.7 per contest, placing them just 259th in college basketball. Currently, Nebraska’s 33.1 rebounds per contest is one of the lower figures in the NCAA. So far, the Cornhuskers are averaging 7.4 offensive boards per game.
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Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers CBB Betting Trends
- Firstly, Minnesota is 3-2 vs. the spread in their last 5 games. The Golden Gophers are 1-4 straight up in these matchups.
- Secondly, Minnesota is 6-4 ATS in their last 10 games on the road, going 1-9 SU.
- At this point, Golden Gophers are 1-2 SU in their last 3 games as the underdog. They are 2-1 vs. the spread in these contests.
- Also, Cornhuskers are 3-0 SU in their last 3 games as the favorite. They are 1-2 vs. the spread in these contests.
Free Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers CBB Betting Pick:
Free Spread Prediction: Minnesota Golden Gophers +6
After running our analysis on this game, we’ve identified the best side to take on the spread. Currently, the oddsmakers have Nebraska as the favorites with a line coming in at -6. However, based on how these team’s matchup, we see this number being too high and like the Minnesota Golden Gophers to cover. Both teams have knocked down the 3-point shot at a rate similar to the NCAA average this season with Nebraska at 7.0 made 3’s per game compared to Minnesota at 7.8. Look for Minnesota to put together a strong enough defensive effort to cover the spread vs the Cornhuskers.
Free Minnesota vs. Nebraska CBB Betting Pick: Minnesota ATS
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