Northwestern vs. Minnesota NCAA MCBB Betting Picks and Predictions
by Tom Miller | Mar 6, 2022
Northwestern vs. Minnesota Betting Picks & Predictions
The Minnesota Golden Gophers (13-15, 4-15 Big Ten) visit the Northwestern Wildcats (13-15, 6-13 Big Ten) after losing eight straight road games. The Wildcats are favored by 7.5 points in the matchup, which begins at 7:30 PM ET on Sunday, March 6, 2022. Find more below on the Northwestern vs. Minnesota betting line, head-to-head stats, best bets and more. The point total for the matchup is 137.
Northwestern vs. Minnesota Betting Line
Northwestern vs Minnesota Betting Information
| Favorite |
Spread |
Favorite Spread Odds |
Underdog Spread Odds |
Total |
Over Total Odds |
Under Total Odds |
Favorite Moneyline |
Underdog Moneyline |
| Northwestern |
-7.5 |
– |
– |
137 |
-109 |
-112 |
-356 |
272 |
Northwestern vs. Minnesota Game Info
- Game Day: Sunday, March 6, 2022
- Game Time: 7:30 PM ET
- Location: Evanston, Illinois
Computer Predictions for Northwestern vs. Minnesota
Computer picks for Wildcats vs Golden Gophers
| ATS |
Over/Under |
Score Prediction |
|
Minnesota (+7.5)
|
Over (137)
|
Minnesota 72 Northwestern 67
|
Northwestern vs. Minnesota Betting Trends
Northwestern is 13-13-1 against the spread this season.
The Wildcats have been favored by 7.5 points or more eight times this season and are 5-3 ATS in those matchups.
Northwestern’s games this year have gone over the point total 14 times in 27 opportunities (51.9%).
Northwestern Leaders
Pete Nance leads the Wildcats in scoring (14.6 points per game) and rebounding (6.3 rebounds per game).
The squad is led in assists by Boo Buie’s 4.3 per game.
The Wildcats are led by Buie from beyond the arc. He hits two shots from deep per game.
Northwestern’s steals leader is Chase Audige, who collects 1.8 per game. Nance leads the team averaging 1.1 blocks a contest.
Northwestern Season Stats
|
Stat |
Rank |
| Field Goal % |
42.8 |
252 |
| Opp. Field Goal % |
42.2 |
123 |
| Rebounds Per Game |
32 |
177 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game |
33.1 |
270 |
| Turnovers Per Game |
9.4 |
346 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game |
13.5 |
279 |
Minnesota vs. Northwestern Betting Trends
Minnesota’s record against the spread is 12-15-0.
As 7.5-point underdogs or more, the Golden Gophers are 5-4 against the spread.
Out of 28 Minnesota games so far this season, 15 have hit the over.
Minnesota Leaders
Jamison Battle has the top Golden Gophers spot in two categories: scoring (17.3 points per game) and rebounding (6.3 rebounds per game).
Payton Willis holds the title of Minnesota assist leader, dishing out 4.3 assists per game this season.
Willis is tops from three-point range for the Golden Gophers, knocking down 2.6 treys per game.
Minnesota’s Willis has the top spot on the team’s steals leaderboard with 1.5 per game and Eric Curry is first in blocks with 0.7 per game.
Minnesota Season Stats
|
Stat |
Rank |
| Field Goal % |
44.3 |
166 |
| Opp. Field Goal % |
45.6 |
300 |
| Rebounds Per Game |
27.8 |
342 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game |
34.9 |
339 |
| Turnovers Per Game |
8.9 |
352 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game |
10.1 |
28 |
Betting Tips for Northwestern vs. Minnesota
After looking at all of the key trends and statistics for this matchup, our best bet against the spread is Minnesota (+7.5). Our computer prediction sees the scoring going over the total of 137 points, with the teams finishing with a final score of Northwestern 72, Minnesota 67 when it’s sorted out on the court.
