Northwestern vs Minnesota Prediction, Bet Builder Tips & Odds

By Anthony Brown, NCAAB Analyst | Published: 3 months ago | Last Updated: Mar 12, 20:37 | 4 min read

Northwestern Wildcats

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Minnesota Golden Gophers

  1. Prediction
  2. Bet Builder
  3. Odds
  4. Player Props
  5. Team Stats
  6. Standings

Expect Points as Northwestern Take on Minnesota

We think that 126.5 is a more than generous total for Over backers when Northwestern meet Minnesota. Take the 1.87 that we see the teams combine to good effect.

Northwestern 75-63 Winners in Last H2H Battle

Northwestern Wildcats were beaten in their previous game and this was on the road. Maryland Terrapins claimed a 74-61 win.

Minnesota Golden Gophers were beaten last game and this was on the road. Rutgers Scarlet Knights claimed a 75-67 (OT) win.

Northwestern have landed back-to-back victories against Minnesota. A home matchup saw them triumph 90-66 and they won 75-63 on the road. The past 10 games H2H record shows that both teams have five wins.

NCAAB Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Northwestern 17-16 2390 2282 108 13-5 4-11 1L
Minnesota 15-17 2178 2231 -53 10-11 5-6 3L
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Expert College Basketball Analysis

The latest team news and current form are always useful information when it comes to providing college basketball predictions. It’s also important to pay attention to the available stats so that we can make the best picks.

Key Northwestern vs Minnesota stats:

  • The 126.5 line has been covered in 9 of the last 10 Northwestern games on the road.
  • The 126.5 line has been covered in 18 of the last 20 Northwestern games.
  • The 126.5 line has been covered in the last 2 Northwestern games.
  • The 126.5 line has been covered in all of the last 10 Minnesota games at home.
  • The 126.5 line has been covered in all of the last 5 Minnesota games.
  • The 126.5 line has been covered in the last 15 Minnesota games at home.
  • The 126.5 line has been covered in the last 6 games between these teams.

Northwestern vs Minnesota Prediction

These teams are capable of scoring more than 126.5 points in this college matchup. Therefore, we’re going Over the total line and expect a payout at 1.87.

There are ways to increase the odds if you’re wanting to bet on Overs and one of them is wagering on the Match Result & Total lines where you also predict a team to win.

Over 126.5 Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 53.5% chance of winning. However, our analysts have this number closer to 60% based on their in-depth research. This is why we can recommend this college basketball bet.

Our Pick

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Player Props

Justin Mullins Under 6.5 Points 2.15 bet365 logo

Justin Mullins (Northwestern) can be wagered to score Under 6.5 points at 2.15. This gives us confidence that he might not cover the line and you can bet on Player Points.

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Dawson Garcia Over 18.5 Points 1.80 bet365 logo

Dawson Garcia (Minnesota) is available at 1.80 to score Over 18.5 points. We’re happy to take this Player Points prop bet as he is capable of a big performance.

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Northwestern vs Minnesota Bet Builder Tips

Totals Over 126.5
Spread Northwestern -2.5
Player Points Justin Mullins Under 6.5

We’ve got a same game parlay with three options: Over 127.5, Northwestern -2.5 and Justin Mullins (Northwestern) to score Under 6.5 points.

A bet builder is a fantastic option for basketball bettors who want to focus their wagering on a single game. You can predict different outcomes and see their odds combined before going ahead and placing this tailored bet.

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Correct Score Prediction

Northwestern Northwestern logo 69 - 64 Minnesota logo Minnesota

For those looking to get more bang for their buck, consider a correct score wager on Northwestern. Backing them to win 69-64 means you can land a potential monster return.

Northwestern vs Minnesota Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Little Between the Two Teams According to the Books

If you want to bet on Minnesota, then Moneyline odds of 2.22 are on offer, although Northwestern are a 1.68 chance. In the eyes of the leading sportsbooks, the home team are regarded as 45% likely to claim a victory.

2.5 is the spread and 128.5 is the total points line. Basketball fans regularly enjoy the opportunity to bet on the Totals. If you fancy Over 128.5, this outcome can be backed at 1.91.

Northwestern can be backed in lots of ways and that includes Race to 20 Points where they are 1.63 favorites. Minnesota are 2.20 should you think they’ll make this total first instead.

You can find a nice selection of game lines and team props for every college basketball contest, with the betting sites creating many different options. Check out the pre-game and in-game selections before placing your bets.

Betting Lines & Odds

Nick Martinelli Favorite to Get Most Points

Nick Martinelli is favorite when it comes to hitting the most buckets. You can get 1.89 that he goes Over 21.5 points and 1.87 when it comes to Under.

Player Points

Nick Martinelli (Northwestern)
Over 21.5
1.89
Under 21.5
1.87
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Dawson Garcia (Minnesota)
Over 20.5
2.10
Under 20.5
1.70
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Ty Berry (Northwestern)
Over 13.5
1.91
Under 13.5
1.85
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Lu'Cye Patterson (Minnesota)
Over 11.5
1.87
Under 11.5
1.89
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Player Assists

Femi Odukale (Minnesota)
Over 3.5
1.77
Under 3.5
2.01
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Lu'Cye Patterson (Minnesota)
Over 2.5
1.90
Under 2.5
1.86
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K.J. Windham (Northwestern)
Over 2.5
1.55
Under 2.5
2.38
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Nick Martinelli (Northwestern)
Over 1.5
1.50
Under 1.5
2.52
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Player Rebounds

Dawson Garcia (Minnesota)
Over 7.5
2.00
Under 7.5
1.77
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Nick Martinelli (Northwestern)
Over 6.5
1.85
Under 6.5
1.91
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Matthew Nicholson (Northwestern)
Over 5.5
1.87
Under 5.5
1.89
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Ty Berry (Northwestern)
Over 4.5
1.86
Under 4.5
1.90
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Micro Betting

Instead of focusing on the overall outcome, some bettors prefer to look at the college basketball micro betting lines. As the name suggests, it means placing short-term in-game wagers and this might include Next Field Goal, with the options being for a two-pointer or a three-pointer.

Best Betting Offers

Last 5 & H2H

Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Northwestern logo Northwestern Stats

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Moneyline

  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

Point Spread

Total Points

Total Points

NCAAB Table Select Season

Big Ten Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Michigan State 27-6 2579 2219 360 18-4 9-2 1L
Maryland 25-8 2695 2211 484 20-3 5-5 1L
Wisconsin 26-9 2790 2465 325 16-3 10-6 1L
Michigan 25-9 2661 2422 239 16-5 9-4 3W
Oregon 24-9 2515 2341 174 13-4 11-5 1L
UCLA 22-10 2392 2103 289 15-5 7-5 1L
Purdue 22-11 2570 2346 224 16-4 6-7 1L
Illinois 21-12 2766 2462 304 15-6 6-6 1L
Indiana 19-13 2389 2305 84 14-5 5-8 1L
Nebraska 17-14 2337 2259 78 11-7 6-7 5L
Ohio State 17-15 2522 2353 169 12-8 5-7 2L
Penn State 16-15 2452 2270 182 13-6 3-9 1W
Iowa 17-16 2722 2630 92 14-7 3-9 1L
Northwestern 17-16 2390 2282 108 13-5 4-11 1L
USC 16-17 2537 2491 46 12-8 4-9 1L
Rutgers 15-17 2465 2482 -17 11-9 4-8 1L
Minnesota 15-17 2178 2231 -53 10-11 5-6 3L
Washington 12-18 2142 2277 -135 10-9 2-9 6L
  • Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
  • PF = Total Points For
  • PA = Total Points Against
  • N. Pts = Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Away = Away Record
  • Strk = Current Streak

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