| MATCHUP | Southern Jaguars | Minnesota Golden Gophers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 0-4 | 3-0 |
| Spread | +25.5 -115 | -25.5 -105 |
| Moneyline | +3000 | -10000 |
| Total | Over 140.5 (-108) | Under 140.5 (-112) |
| Where | The Barn by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN | |
| When | Thursday, November 12, 2026 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EST | |
| TV | B1G+ | |
Southern vs Minnesota Prediction
In Southern vs Minnesota Prediction, Minnesota is coming as -25.5 home favorites. Both teams have started the season on completely opposite trajectories, as Minnesota has been undefeated and 2-1 against the spread, having won both home games and playing elite defense. On the flip side, Southern has been winless this season and is 1-2 ATS in its last three games, playing terrible offense and having a -27.3 point differential this season. I don’t see how this game can be remotely close, as both teams are night and day right now. Take Minnesota and lay the points for a comfortable home victory in this one.
Minnesota Golden Gophers Preview
The Minnesota Golden Gophers have a 3-0 overall record and a 2-0 home record and a 1-0 road record. They are coming off a 63-61 road win against Cincinnati and will face Western Illinois and Oklahoma State next.
Offensively, they are averaging 74.7 points per game, while allowing 57.7 points per game defensively. The Gophers are shooting 45.5% from the field and 34.1% from beyond the arc, while allowing their opponents to shoot with 34.5% from the field and 20.4% from the 3-point range. They are shooting with a 71.7% from the free-throw line. They are grabbing 44.3 rebounds per game and allow 31.7 rebounds per game off their opponents, while averaging 20 assists per game and allowing their opponents to dish 11.7 assists per game. They average 2.7 blocks per game and 5 steals per game, while committing 12.3 turnovers per game and forcing their opponents into 10.3 turnovers per game.
Isaac Asuma leads Minnesota Golden Gophers in scoring, averaging 14.3 ppg on 53.6% shooting from the field. Jaylen Crocker-Johnson follows with 14 ppg on 43.8% shooting from the field. Kyan Evans follows with 12.7 ppg on 40.5% shooting from the field, also adding a team-high 6.7 rebounds per game. Kai Shinholster leads the team in assists with 6 per game.
Southern Jaguars Preview
The Southern Jaguars have a 0-4 overall record and a 0-4 road record. They are coming off a 47-84 road loss against Iowa State and will face Louisiana Christian and Nebraska next.
Offensively, they are averaging 60.2 points per game, while allowing 87.5 points per game defensively. The Jaguars are shooting 40.5% from the field and 32.3% from beyond the arc, while allowing their opponents to shoot with 48% from the field and 36.1% from the 3-point range. They are shooting with a 75% from the free-throw line. They are grabbing 29.5 rebounds per game and allow 37.5 rebounds per game off their opponents, while averaging 10.8 assists per game and allowing their opponents to dish 21 assists per game. They average 4 blocks per game and 11.5 steals per game, while committing 22.8 turnovers per game and forcing their opponents into 15.5 turnovers per game.
Daniel Dormu and Malik Ferguson lead Southern Jaguars in scoring, each averaging 8 ppg and Dormu also adds a team-high 4 assists per game. R’Chaun King follows with 7.8 ppg on 61.1% shooting from the field, adding a team-high 4.2 rebounds per game.
Southern Jaguars @ Minnesota Golden Gophers Betting Trends: November 12, 2026
Why the Minnesota Golden Gophers will win
- Southern has lost 26 of its last 27 road night games against non-Conference opponents.
- Minnesota has won 24 of its last 25 games against non-Conference opponents at The Barn by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota.
- Minnesota has won the first half in each of its last six games against non-Conference opponents at The Barn by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota.
Why the Southern Jaguars will win
- Minnesota has lost three of its last four games at The Barn by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota when playing with a rest advantage.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Minnesota’s last seven games have produced a total of 139 or fewer points.
- Thirteen of Southern’s last 14 road games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 142+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Minnesota ranks 28th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal percentage this season (34.5%).
- Minnesota ranks T36th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goals made per game this season (20.0).
- Southern ranks 364th among Division 1 teams for turnovers per game this season (22.8).
- Southern ranks 364th among Division 1 teams for turnover percentage this season (27.5%).