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2022 NCAA Basketball Handicapping
- (6-6) Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Wisconsin Badgers (10-2)
- Date: Tuesday, January 3rd
- Time: 9:00 ET
- Venue: Kohl Center, Madison
- CBB Moneyline Odds: Golden Gophers +584 | Badgers -951
- NCAAB Betting ATS Odds: Minnesota +12.5 | Wisconsin -12.5 (Bet Now!)
- CBB Betting Total: O/U 124.5
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Minnesota Golden Gophers
Minnesota heads into their matchup vs Wisconsin with a record of 6-6 and riding a 2-game win streak. Out of 3 games road games this season, the Golden Gophers have a record of 0-3. Having been the underdog in 7 games, the Golden Gophers have gone 1-6 straight up. Heading into today’s contest, they are the +12.5 underdogs on the spread. Minnesota currently have a record of 0-2 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 14.25 points per game. In addition to his scoring, Garcia is grabbing 5.58 rebounds and adding 1.67 assists. Minnesota’s second-leading scorer is Ta’lon Cooper, who has hit 43.5% of his field goal attempts and is averaging 9.92 points per game.
On offense, Minnesota 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. 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.
Wisconsin Badgers
Wisconsin heads into their matchup vs Minnesota with a record of 10-2 and riding a 5-game win streak. Currently, the Badgers have been the home team 8 times, sitting with a record of 7-1. Getting ready to play for the 8 times as the favorite, Wisconsin has gone 7-1 in those matchups. Playing at home, the Badgers come into this game as -12.5 point favorites. Wisconsin currently has a record of 2-0 in Big Ten action. In non-conference games, the team has a mark of 8-2.
Coming into the game, Tyler Wahl is the team leader in scoring, averaging 14.08 points per game. In addition to his scoring, Wahl is grabbing 6.75 rebounds and adding 2.0 assists. Wisconsin’s second-leading scorer is Chucky Hepburn, who has hit 40.0% of his field goal attempts and is averaging 11.92 points per game.
Wisconsin’s offense heads into today’s matchup averaging just 70.7, which places them 219th in the NCAA. Wisconsin’s offensive attack is heavily reliant on getting the ball inside, as 63.96% of their shots have come inside the arc. So far, the team is ranked 319th in overall field goal percentage at 42.5%. When the Badgers have taken 3-point shots, they are hitting 31.2% of their looks.
In terms of pace, Wisconsin is below the NCAA average in possessions per game, averaging just 66.0 per contest, placing them just 560th in college basketball. Currently, Wisconsin’s 34.9 rebounds per contest is one of the lower figures in the NCAA. So far, the Badgers are averaging 9.3 offensive boards per game.
CBB Betting Trends
- Minnesota is 1-4 vs the spread in their last 5 games. The Golden Gophers are 2-3 straight up in these matchups.
- Minnesota is 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games on the road, going 4-6 SU.
- The Golden Gophers are 0-3 SU in their last 3 games as the underdog. They are 1-2 vs the spread in these contests.
- The Badgers 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 Wisconsin Badgers NCAAB Prediction:
Free Spread Prediction: Wisconsin Badgers -12.5
For today’s matchup between Wisconsin Badgers and Minnesota Golden Gophers, our analysis points to Wisconsin covering the spread as the -12.5 point favorite. Although the Badgers are just 2-3 over their previous 5 games as the favorite, we view the oddsmakers line being set too low. Today’s contest is an outstanding matchup for Wisconsin as they will be facing a Minnesota team that also prefers to slow the game down. Look for the team to put together an efficient offensive performance while also limiting the Golden Gophers’ offense, leading to not only a straight-up win but an ATS victory. Before tip-off, be sure to go ahead and lock in your wager on the Wisconsin Badgers to cover!
Free CBB Betting Pick: Wisconsin ATS
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