The Northwestern Wildcats (14-13) travel to face off against the Minnesota Golden Gophers (14-13) on Tuesday, February 25th. This game will be played at Williams Arena in Minneapolis and televised on PEAC. Northwestern is coming off a win in their previous game, while Minnesota is looking to get back on track from a loss to the Penn State. Tip-off is set for 7:00 ET.

Northwestern Wildcats vs Minnesota Golden Gophers

The Wildcats Are Coming Off A Win

Northwestern Wildcats Recent Game/Games

Northwestern improved to 14-13 on the season with a dominant 70-49 win over Ohio State on Thursday. The Wildcats were +9.5 point underdogs going into the game, but not only pulled off the upset, they also covered the spread.

Northwestern led 31-24 at halftime and clamped down defensively in the 2nd half, holding Ohio State to just 25 points while scoring 39 of their own. The total points for the game were 119, well under the O/U line of 142.5.

The Golden Gophers Are Coming Off A Win

Minnesota Golden Gophers Recent Game/Games

The Golden Gophers fell to 14-13 on the season after a 69-60 home loss to Penn State on Saturday, February 22nd. Minnesota, who entered the game as 3-point favorites, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.

After trailing 28-26 at halftime, Minnesota allowed 41 points in the 2nd half while scoring 34. The total points for the game were 129, falling short of the 140.5 O/U line.

Wildcats Offense Breakdown

Northwestern’s offense put up 70 points in their last game, shooting 46.3% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 2 of 14 attempts for 14.3%, but excelled inside, making 57.5% of their two-point shots.

At the free-throw line, the Wildcats were nearly perfect, connecting on 18 of 19 attempts for 94.7%. They grabbed 13 offensive rebounds and dished out just 5 assists. Nick Martinelli led the way with 18 points, while Micah Parrish added 16, and Ty Berry and K.J. Windham each contributed 15 points.

Golden Gophers Offense Breakdown

In their last game, the Golden Gophers struggled offensively, shooting just 33.9% from the field and 21.7% from beyond the arc, finishing with 60 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 37.3%, though they did hit 75% of their free throws, going 15-for-20 from the line.

Yanic Konan Niederhauser led the way with 24 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 64.3% from the field. Femi Odukale was perfect from the floor, hitting all 4 of his shots, including 1 three-pointer, while contributing 15 points and 4 assists. Dawson Garcia struggled, shooting 18.8% overall and 12.5% from deep, but he did grab 10 rebounds and dish out 4 assists.

Wildcats Team Defense

Northwestern’s defense was outstanding, holding their opponent to just 49 points on 32% shooting from the field. They limited two-point opportunities, with the other team making only 13 of 31 attempts for 41%.

From beyond the arc, Northwestern was even more effective, as their opponent shot just 19%, hitting only 4 of 21 three-point attempts. They also sent the other team to the line 13 times, where they made 11 free throws.

Golden Gophers Team Defense

Northwestern’s defense was dominant, holding their opponent to just 49 points on 32% shooting from the field. They limited two-point attempts to 13/31, or 41%.

From beyond the arc, Northwestern’s defense was even more effective, allowing just 4 threes on 21 attempts, a 19% shooting rate. They sent their opponent to the free-throw line 13 times, where they made 11 shots, or 84%.

Wildcats vs Golden Gophers Trends

• When looking at their past ten road matchups, Northwestern has an ATS record of 6-4 while averaging 72 per game. The team went 2-8 overall in these games.
• Across their ten previous home games, Minnesota has an ATS mark of 5-5. Their straight up record in these matchups was 4-6 while averaging 63 points per game.
• As the betting underdog, the Wildcats have an ATS mark of just 2-3 in their last five games. Northwestern posted a straight up mark of 1-4 in these matchups.
• In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Golden Gophers have a straight up record of 3-2, while going 0-4-1 against the spread.

Wildcats vs Golden Gophers Prediction

We’re putting our money on the Golden Gophers to win, and have the projected score sitting at 77-69. We also like them to cover the spread, so our recommendation is to bet on the Golden Gophers at -2.5.

As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 130.5, and our model projects the Wildcats and Golden Gophers to reach a combined total of 146 points. Our bet is on taking the over.

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