Michigan State Spartans vs Minnesota Golden Gophers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/4/24

Betting on today’s Spartans and Golden Gophers game? Catch the action at Williams Arena in Minneapolis, MN, as the Golden Gophers hosts this showdown at 8:30 ET on BTN. Michigan State is favored by -5 in this Big Ten conference showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 131.5 points.

MICHIGAN STATE SPARTANS VS MINNESOTA GOLDEN GOPHERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Minnesota Golden Gophers +5

This game will be played at Williams Arena at 8:30 ET on Wednesday, December 4th.

WHY BET THE MINNESOTA GOLDEN GOPHERS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Golden Gophers.
• Not only will Minnesota pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 131.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.

Is a Win at Minneapolis Possible for the Spartans?

Michigan State improved to 6-2 on the season with a 94-91 win over North Carolina on Wednesday. The Spartans were +5.5 point underdogs going into the game and not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.

Michigan State led 43-34 at halftime, but North Carolina made a push in the second half, outscoring the Spartans 48-39. The total points for the game reached 185, going over the pre-game line of 157.5.

Michigan State’s offense put up 94 points in their last game, shooting 54.1% from the field. They were dominant inside, hitting 64.4% of their two-point attempts, while struggling from deep, making just 25% of their threes (4/16).

Tre Holloman led the way with 19 points and 7 assists, shooting 55.6% overall and 50% from three. Drake Powell added 18 points, connecting on 77.8% of his shots and 66.7% from beyond the arc.

Michigan State’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 91 points on 50% shooting from the field. The Spartans allowed the opposing team to hit 21 of their 41 two-point attempts, a 51% success rate.

From beyond the arc, Michigan State’s defense allowed 11 threes on 23 attempts, with the other team shooting 47% from deep. They also sent the opposition to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 16 free throws, shooting 76%.

Will the Golden Gophers Win at Home?

Minnesota improved to 6-3 on the season with a 79-62 win over Bethune-Cookman on Sunday. Playing at home, the Golden Gophers were -17 favorites going into the game.

Leading 38-26 at halftime, Minnesota scored 41 points in the 2nd half while allowing 36. The final score resulted in a push against the spread, and the total points of 141 went over the pre-game line of 131.5.

Minnesota’s offense put up 79 points in their last game, shooting 47.5% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 55.7%, thanks in part to hitting 11 of 23 threes at a 47.8% clip. They also connected on 83.3% of their free throws, going 10 for 12 from the line.

Dawson Garcia led the way with 23 points and 5 rebounds, shooting 53.3% from the field. Brayon Freeman added 21 points, hitting 5 of 7 threes, while Tre Thomas contributed 18 points, making 3 of 5 from deep. The team dished out 25 assists and grabbed 12 offensive rebounds.

Even with Minnesota giving up 62 points, they allowed the opposition to shoot 47% from the field. The Golden Gophers gave up 18 two-pointers on 38 attempts, also at a 47% clip.

From beyond the arc, Minnesota’s defense allowed 11 threes on 23 attempts, again at 47%. They also sent the other team to the line 12 times, where they made 10 free throws, shooting 83%. Minnesota allowed 12 offensive rebounds in the game.