Minnesota vs Michigan State Prediction 1/28/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Minnesota vs Michigan State prediction for this College Basketball game on Tuesday, January 28th at the Breslin Center in East Lansing, Michigan. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Minnesota Golden Gophers Betting Preview

The Minnesota Golden Gophers are 11-9 (3-6) this year after they defeated Oregon by a score of 77-69 in their last game. Minnesota led 44-38 at halftime and they held Oregon to just 31 points in the second half for the win. The Golden Gophers shot 52.6% from the field, 37.5% on three-pointers, and 61.1% on free throws in the game. Dawson Garcia led Minnesota with 31 points and six rebounds, while Parker Fox added 13 points and 11 rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Golden Gophers defeated Iowa by a score of 72-67 and Michigan by a score of 84-81. Minnesota has won three games in a row and they are currently near the bottom of the Big Ten standings, as they started conference play with six straight losses. Minnesota has scored 69.8 points per game and they have allowed 68.7 points per game, while also averaging 34.9 rebounds and 16.0 assists per game this season. Dawson Garcia is averaging 19.7 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game, while Mike Mitchell Jr. is averaging 11.5 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game this year. Minnesota is shooting 44.6% from the field, 63.9% on free throws, and 32.2% on three-pointers this season.  

Michigan State Spartans Betting Preview

The Michigan State Spartans are 17-2 (8-0) this season after they defeated Rutgers by a score of 81-74 in their last game. Michigan State led 35-32 at halftime and added 46 points in the second half in the win. The Spartans shot 48.2% from the field, 26.3% on three-pointers, and 84.6% on free throws in the game. Jase Richardson led Michigan State with 20 points and four rebounds, while Coen Carr added 14 points and eight rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Spartans defeated Illinois by a score of 80-78 and Penn State by a score of 90-85. Michigan State has won 12 games in a row and they are currently the only undefeated team in the Big Ten. Michigan State has scored 81.7 points per game and they have allowed 68.1 points per game, while also averaging 40.9 rebounds and 18.4 assists per game this season. Jaden Akins is averaging 13.8 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game, while Jase Richardson is averaging 9.8 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game this season. Michigan State is shooting 47.5% from the field, 81.5% on free throws, and 28.7% on three-pointers this year. 

Why Michigan State will beat Minnesota

• Michigan State has won each of its last 11 games at Jack Breslin Student Events Center.
• Minnesota has lost each of its last seven games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents.
• Minnesota has lost the first half in eight of its last nine night games against AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Michigan State’s last eight games against non-AP-ranked opponents at Jack Breslin Student Events Center have produced a total of 141+ points.
• Each of Minnesota’s last four night games against AP-ranked opponents has produced a total of 142+ points.

Minnesota vs Michigan State Prediction 

Michigan State comes into this matchup as the only undefeated team in the Big Ten and they will be at home for this contest. The Spartans have scored at least 78 points in five straight games and they are shooting 47.5% from the field. Minnesota started conference play pretty poorly, which included a 90-72 loss to MSU at home, but they have won three games in a row. The Golden Gophers are shooting just 44.6% from the field and while they have had success recently, I don’t think their offense is good enough to give MSU any trouble. Take the Spartans to win easily at home.