Texas Southern vs Minnesota Prediction 12/14/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Texas Southern vs Minnesota prediction for this College Basketball game on Sunday, December 14th at Williams Arena in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Texas Southern Tigers Betting Preview

The Texas Southern Tigers are 1-6 this season after they lost to Sam Houston by a score of 82-70 in their last game. Texas Southern trailed 43-29 at halftime, but did score 41 points in the second half in the loss. The Tigers shot 33% from the field, 21% on three pointers, and 75% on free throws in the game. Troy Hupstead led Texas Southern with 18 points and 13 rebounds, while Bryce Roberts added 14 points and four assists in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Texas Southern defeated a non-D1 team by a score of 102-44, but lost to Vanderbilt by a score of 109-74 before that. The Tigers have scored 73.7 points per game with 33.9 rebounds and 8.6 assists per game, while they have allowed 86.7 points against per game this season. Troy Hupstead is averaging 15.8 points and 8.3 rebounds per game, while Bryce Roberts is averaging 14.5 points and 3.0 assists per game for the Tigers. Texas Southern is shooting 44.1% from the field, 65.1% on free throws, and 33.1% on three pointers this season. 

Minnesota Golden Gophers Betting Preview

The Minnesota Golden Gophers are 5-5 this year after they lost to Purdue by a score of 85-57 in their last game. Minnesota trailed just 35-32 at halftime, but was outscored 50-25 in the second half for the blowout loss. The Golden Gophers shot 36% from the field, 24% on three pointers, and 73% on free throws in the game. Jaylen Crocker-Johnson led Minnesota with 17 points and two rebounds, while Cade Tyson added 15 points and four assists in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Minnesota defeated Indiana by a score of 73-64, but lost to Santa Clara by a score of 86-75 before that. The Golden Gophers have scored 71.8 points per game with 36.0 rebounds and 16.3 assists per game, while they have allowed 69.6 points against per game this season. Cade Tyson is averaging 21.1 points and 4.6 rebounds per game, while Jaylen Crocker-Johnson is averaging 12.7 points and 8.2 rebounds per game for the Golden Gophers. Minnesota is shooting 45.0% from the field, 67.4% on free throws, and 30.8% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Minnesota Golden Gophers will win

• Minnesota has won each of its last 10 games against non-Conference opponents at Williams Arena.
• Texas Southern has lost 28 of its last 29 games against non-Conference opponents.
• Minnesota has won the first half in four of its last five games against non-Conference opponents at Williams Arena.

Why the Texas Southern Tigers will win

• Minnesota has lost each of its last three games against non-Conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Minnesota’s last eight day games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 145 or fewer points.
• Five of Texas Southern’s last six games have produced a total of 146+ points.

Texas Southern vs Minnesota Prediction 

Minnesota comes into this matchup after losing four of their last five games, but they are 5-0 at home this year and have a win over Indiana. The Golden Gophers are shooting 45% from the field, but they have allowed 77+ in three of their last five. Texas Southern is still looking for their first D1 win of the year and they are 0-4 on the road. The Tigers are shooting 44% from the field and they have lost three games by at least 18 points. I think Minnesota will win, but this is a lot of points to cover for a bad team. Take Texas Southern and the points here.

David Racey's Pick: Texas Southern +17.5