Michigan at Minnesota: 1/16/21 College Basketball Picks and Prediction

Minnesota Golden Gophers (10-4) vs Michigan Wolverines (11-0)

Game Info: Saturday, January 16, 2021 at 2:00 pm (Williams Arena)

Betting Odds: Minnesota Golden Gophers +5.5 -- Over/Under: 148 Click Here for the Latest Odds

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The 7th ranked Michigan Wolverines will travel to Williams Arena to take on the 23rd Minnesota Golden Gophers this Saturday afternoon in College Basketball action.

The 7th ranked Michigan Wolverines improved to 11-0 on the season after defeating the 9th ranked Wisconsin Badgers, 77-54, this past Tuesday. Michigan dominated Wisconsin on both ends of the court and had no trouble securing the victory after going into halftime with a 40-23 lead. Michigan shot 51.6% from the field and 56.3% from beyond the arc while Wisconsin shot just 30.8% from the field and 32.1% from beyond the arc. Michigan outrebounded Wisconsin by a 42-34 margin and committed just 8 turnovers in the victory. Leading the way for the Wolverines was Franz Wagner who had a double-double with 15 points, 10 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 block, & 4 steals.

On the season, Michigan is averaging 82.0 ppg on 52.4% shooting from the field. The Wolverines are averaging 7.7 three-pointers per game on 37.3% shooting from beyond the arc. Offensively, Michigan has been led by Hunter Dickinson (17.5 ppg, 7.9 rpg, 1.5 bpg), Isaiah Livers (13.8 ppg, 5.5 rpg, 2.3 apg, 1.0 bpg), Franz Wagner (12.5 ppg, 7.1 rpg, 3.0 apg, 1.3 spg, 1.3 bpg), & Mike Smith (9.2 ppg, 2.9 rpg, 5.4 apg).

Defensively, Michigan is holding their opponents to an average of 65.8 ppg on 36.9% shooting from the field. The Wolverines have a rebound margin of 9.7 and a turnover margin of -1.7.

The 23rd ranked Minnesota Golden Gophers lost their 2nd straight game and dropped to 10-4 on the season after being defeated by the 5th ranked Iowa Hawkeyes, 86-71, this past Sunday. Minnesota had no answers on the defensive end against the high-scoring Iowa offense and could not fight back after the Hawkeyes took a 61-43 lead with 12:28 left in regulation. Minnesota shot just 35.2% from the field and 29.4% from beyond the arc while Iowa shot 55.4% from the field and 64.3% from beyond the arc. Minnesota was outrebounded by Iowa by a 10-7 margin and committed 7 turnovers in the loss. Leading the way for the Golden Gophers was Marcus Carr who had 13 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists, & 2 steals.

On the season, Minnesota is averaging 79.1 ppg on 42.1% shooting from the field. The Golden Gophers are averaging 7.9 three-pointers per game on 30.3% shooting from beyond the arc. Offensively, Minnesota has been led by Marcus Carr (20.9 ppg, 3.9 rpg, 5.5 apg), Liam Robbins (13.2 ppg, 7.2 rpg, 2.6 bpg), Both Gach (10.5 ppg, 5.3 rpg, 3.0 apg), & Gabe Kalscheur (9.8 ppg, 2.8 rpg, 1.8 apg).

Defensively, Minnesota is allowing their opponents to average 74.1 ppg on 42.1% shooting from the field. The Golden Gophers have a rebound margin of -1.6 and a turnover margin of 2.3.

The Wolverines are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games overall and 6-2 ATS in their last 8 road games. The Golden Gophers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 home games and 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games following a straight up loss.

Michigan has been playing some incredible basketball as of late, which included a 25-point win at home against Minnesota in early January, however, going into Minnesota is no easy challenge as the Golden Gophers are a perfect 10-0 at home on the season which include wins against Iowa, Michigan State, & Ohio State. Minnesota has an explosive offense that has averaged 88.0 ppg over their last 5 home games and as I think the Golden Gophers are going to give Michigan their toughest game to date at Williams Arena, I think the play here is to take Minnesota and the points. Good Luck!

Brett’s Pick Minnesota Golden Gophers +5.5

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