Minnesota vs No. 3 Michigan Preview, Odds, Predictions (Feb. 24)
- The Golden Gophers have won their last two games in league play.
- The Wolverines went down two spots in the newest AP poll.
- This marks the 160th all-time matchup between the two Big Ten squads.
A solid contest will happen in the Big Ten when the No. 3 Michigan Wolverines host the Minnesota Golden Gophers. The hosts stand tall as the dominant favorite, showing that the visitors have their work cut out for them throughout the matchup.
How to Watch
- When: Tuesday, Feb. 24, 8:30 pm ET
- Where: Crisler Center, Ann Arbor, Michigan
- How to Watch: Big Ten Network
NCAA Matchup Odds & Lines
| Team | Odds | Spread | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | -110 | +21.5 | O146 |
| Michigan | -110 | -21.5 | U146 |
Game Preview
The Golden Gophers (13-14, 6-10 Big Ten) have had rough performances throughout conference play but gained some momentum with two straight wins over Oregon and Rutgers. Cade Tyson stands out as a potent scorer for Minnesota, ranking sixth in the Big Ten in scoring (19.5 ppg). Meanwhile, Langston Reynolds looks to play a pivotal role with his passing, producing 11.1 points, 4.5 assists and 4.4 rebounds per game this season.
Dusty May and the No. 3 Wolverines (25-2, 15-1 Big Ten) enjoyed their time at the top spot of the AP Top 25 before falling to Duke this past weekend. It marked the end of an 11-game winning streak, but their strong win streak in conference play remains intact. Yaxel Lendeborg commands the attack by averaging 14.6 points and 7.5 rebounds per game, while Morez Johnson Jr. comes next with 13.5 points and 7.3 rebounds as a potential player to boom with a big scoring night.
Minnesota vs Michigan Head-to-Head
The two programs have had 159 meetings in their history, and the result is 94-65 for the Wolverines. The last matchup was in January 2025 when Minnesota won 84-81 in overtime at home.
Minnesota vs Michigan Predictions
Good news for Minnesota: The team won its last two games. The bad news: The Golden Gophers take on a Wolverines squad that will look to immediately return to the win column after losing to ACC powerhouse Duke. This presents the opportunity for Minnesota to be Michigan’s next victim, meaning that a blowout loss may unfortunately be on the way for the visiting Gophers. Our betting pick here is the Wolverines to defend a 21.5-point spread.
- Free NCAAB pick:Â Michigan Wolverines -21.5
