Morgan State vs Minnesota Prediction College Basketball Picks 12/29/24

In this article, we will formulate a Morgan State vs Minnesota prediction for this College Basketball game on Sunday, December 29th at Williams Arena in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Morgan State Bears Betting Preview

The Morgan State Bears are 6-9 this year after they lost to Iowa State by a score of 99-72 in their last game. Morgan State trailed 50-34 at halftime and they allowed 49 points in the second half in the loss. The Bears shot 46% from the field, 44.4% on three-pointers, and 66.7% on free throws in the game. Kameron Hobbs led Morgan State with 23 points and four steals in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Bears defeated Campbell by a score of 86-76 but did lose to Xavier and Bowling Green before that. Morgan State has scored 81.9 points per game and they have allowed 81.2 points per game, while also averaging 36.9 rebounds and 13.5 assists per game this season. Amahrie Simpkins is averaging 12.7 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game, while Morgan State is shooting 50.5% from the field, 69.5% on free throws, and 34.5% on three-pointers this year. Morgan State will meet South Carolina State after this game.

Minnesota Golden Gophers Betting Preview

The Minnesota Golden Gophers are 7-5 this season after they defeated FDU by a score of 74-60 in their last game. Minnesota trailed 21-20 at the half, but they scored 54 points in the second half in the win. The Golden Gophers shot 49.1% from the field, 25% on three-pointers, and 83.3% on free throws in the game. Dawson Garcia led Minnesota with 18 points and 10 rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Golden Gophers lost to Indiana by a score of 82-67 and Michigan State by a score of 90-72. Minnesota has scored 66.1 points per game and they have allowed 63.5 points per game, while also averaging 33.8 rebounds and 15.6 assists per game this season. Dawson Garcia is averaging 19.2 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game, while Minnesota is shooting 43.8% from the field, 65.2% on free throws, and 28.7% on three-pointers this year. Minnesota will face Purdue following this one.

Morgan State vs Minnesota Prediction 

Minnesota comes into this matchup after losing four of their last six games and they have struggled offensively for most of the season. The Golden Gophers are only scoring 66.1 points per game this year and played a very bad first half against FDU last time out. Morgan State is a much better offensive team and they are shooting over 50% from the field, but they are also allowing over 81 points per game on defense. I don’t like either team in this matchup, but I don’t think we can trust this Minnesota offense. Take Morgan State and the points here.