Big Ten rivals clash in Williams Arena in Thursday night’s Michigan vs. Minnesota matchup at 7:00 p.m. ET. Will the Golden Gophers cover as 10-point home dogs? Or is there a better bet on the board?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
Michigan Wolverines (-10) at Minnesota Golden Gophers (+10); o/u 144.5
7:00 p.m. ET, Thursday, January 16, 2025
Food City Center, Knoxville, TN
TV: SEC Network
Michigan vs. Minnesota Public Betting: Bettors Backing Wolverines
Our CBB Public Betting Information page indicates that 67% of public bettors are currently backing Michigan when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
Burnett scores team-high 16 points
Nimari Burnett registered 16 points (6-6 FG, 4-4 3Pt), two rebounds, three assists and one block in 28 minutes during Sunday’s 91-75 win over Washington. Burnett led the Wolverines with 16 points during Sunday’s win over the Huskies as Michigan improved to 13-3 on the season. The 6-foot-5 senior has been on a roll as of late, averaging 16.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.3 steals on 30.5 minutes per game. Burnett and the Wolverines will look to stay perfect in conference play as they take on Minnesota on Thursday.
Asuma scores 15 vs. Maryland
Isaac Asuma ended with 15 points (6-12 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT) and two rebounds in 32 minutes during Monday’s 77-71 loss to Maryland. Asuma converted on 6-of-12 looks from the field, closing with 15 points and two rebounds during Monday’s loss against the Terrapins. The 6-foot-3 senior, who was held scoreless by the Badgers on Friday, bounced back against the Terrapins, but his efforts weren’t enough to propel the Golden Gophers to victory. Through 17 outings, Asuma is averaging 6.1 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 0.6 steals on 25.8 minutes per game.
Michigan vs. Minnesota CBB Prediction:
Take Minnesota. The Golden Gophers are just 2-7-1 against the spread in their last 10 games overall but did cover in two out of their last three games overall. In the last five meetings between these two teams, the Golden Gophers covered four times. Over the last 10 meetings, any time Minnesota was a double-digit underdog against Michigan, the Golden Gophers covered.
Michigan vs. Minnesota Hoops Prediction: MINNESOTA GOLDEN GOPHERS +10