Alcorn State vs Minnesota Prediction 11/8/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Alcorn State vs Minnesota Prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, November 8th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Minnesota Golden Gophers Preview

The Minnesota Golden Gophers have a 1-0 record this season and are coming off an 87-60 win at home against Gardner-Webb. The Golden Gophers shot 54.5% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc, while the Runnin’ Bulldogs shot with 33.3% from the field and 31.6% from downtown. They made 66.7% of their free throws and grabbed 45 rebounds, while dishing out 25 assists and committing 14 turnovers. They had 17 fast break points and 46 points in the paint.

Robert Vaihola, Jaylen Crocker-Johnson, Chansey Willis Jr., Isaac Asuma and Cade Tyson were the starting five for Minnesota, with Tyson being the top scorer with 30 points and 3 rebounds, while shooting 66.7% from the field. Jaylen Crocker-Johnson followed with 13 points and 14 rebounds, while shooting 42.9% from the field. Isaac Asuma added 8 points and 3 rebounds.

Alcorn State Braves Preview

The Alcorn State Braves have a 0-2 record this season and are coming off a 70-76 loss on the road against South Alabama. The Braves shot 43.6% from the field and 36.1% from beyond the arc, while the Jaguars shot with 52.8% from the field and 33.3% from downtown. They made 81.8% of their free throws and grabbed 27 rebounds, while dishing out 14 assists and committing 18 turnovers. They had 8 fast break points and 22 points in the paint.

Tycen McDaniels, Nick Woodard, Mike Jones, Travis Roberts and Davian Williams were the starting five for Alcorn State, with Woodard being the top scorer with 14 points and 7 rebounds, while shooting 66.7% from the field. Tycen McDaniels followed with 12 points and 3 rebounds, while shooting 100% from the field. Mike Jones added 2 points and 2 rebounds.

Alcorn State Braves @ Minnesota Golden Gophers Betting Trends: November 8, 2025

Why the Minnesota Golden Gophers will win

• Alcorn State has lost each of its last 34 road games against non-Conference opponents.
• Minnesota has won each of its last 11 home day games against non-Conference opponents.
• Alcorn State has lost the first half in 21 of its last 23 games against non-Conference opponents.

Why the Alcorn State Braves will win

• Minnesota has lost each of its last four home games when playing with a rest advantage.
• Alcorn State has won the first half in six of its last seven day games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Minnesota’s last 16 games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 158 or fewer points.
• Each of Alcorn State’s last 10 day games have produced a total of 148 or fewer points.

Alcorn State vs Minnesota Prediction

In this Alcorn State vs Minnesota Prediction, Minnesota is coming as -30 home favorites. Both teams are coming off opposite outcomes in their opening games of the season, as Minnesota is coming off a comfortable 17-point home victory and are playing once again at home. On the flip side, Alcorn State has lost both of its games this season and are coming off a 6-point road defeat and are playing their second straight game on the road. Alcorn State was terrible last season as they were a bottom-15 team offensively and I don’t expect them to pose a threat on the road. Take Minnesota and lay the points in this one.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Minnesota -30