It will be a battle between Big 10 opponents when the Indiana Hoosiers (18-11, 8-10 Big 10) welcome the Minnesota Golden Gophers (13-15, 7-11 Big 10) to Assembly Hall. The game is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, March 4, 2020.
Minnesota Golden Gophers at Indiana Hoosiers ATS Prediction
The Golden Gophers are trying to rebound after their 71-69 loss to the Wisconsin Badgers in their last game. Wisconsin’s 6.8 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over Minnesota, who had a rate of 11.7. The Badgers’ mark was better than their season average of 14.1. Daniel Oturu was the game’s high scorer with 26 points on 9-for-19 shooting.
In the Hoosiers’ previous matchup, they lost a close one to the Illinois Fighting Illini, 67-66. Illinois‘ free throw rate was their biggest strength over Indiana. The Fighting Illini had a rate of 0.327 (above their season average of 0.244), while the Hoosiers posted a mark of 0.169 (below their season average of 0.282). Indiana’s Trayce Jackson-Davis put up 12 points and 12 rebounds in the contest.
The offensive glass should be a solid edge for Indiana in this contest. The Indiana Hoosiers are among the country’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking 38th in offensive rebounding percentage at 33.0 percent. Meanwhile, Minnesota ranks 195th in the NCAA at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 71.8 percent.
This is the second game of the season between these two squads. Jackson-Davis scored a game-high 27 points in the first matchup, in which the Hoosiers defeated the Golden Gophers 68-56. He also put up 16 rebounds. The Hoosiers knocked down 16 of their 22 free throws (72.7 percent) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.481 vs. 0.377).
Minnesota Golden Gophers at Indiana Hoosiers Betting Pick
Pick: ATS Winner – Minnesota, O/U – Under
Betting Trends
Minnesota ranks 67th in three pointers attempted per game (24.5) while Indiana ranks 281st (16.8).
The Hoosiers rank 41st in rebounds allowed per game (31.8) while the Golden Gophers rank 210th (36.4).
Minnesota ranks 47th in assists per game (14.8) while Indiana ranks 156th (12.7).
The Golden Gophers rank 23rd in blocks per game (4.8) while the Hoosiers rank 123rd in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
Minnesota ranks 30th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while Indiana ranks 103rd (6.3).
The Golden Gophers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 1.6, down from 3.8 for the season.
During their last five games, the Hoosiers have scored an average of 63.2 points per game (8.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 65.8 points per game (1.2 below their season average).