The Minnesota Golden Gophers (6-2, 0-1 Big 10) put their five-game winning streak on the line when they take on the No. 24 Nebraska Cornhuskers (7-1, 1-0 Big 10) at Williams Arena. The game is scheduled to get underway at 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 5, 2018.
Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers ATS Prediction
The Cornhuskers come in on a high note after dismantling the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils in their last outing, 106-37. The Cornhuskers had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.659 vs. 0.199) and had a much better turnover percentage (12.1 vs. 20.2). Nebraska received a boost from James Palmer Jr., who finished with 17 points and five assists.
In the Golden Gophers’ last matchup, they dismantled the Omaha Mavericks, 104-76. The Golden Gophers had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (44.4 vs. 17.1) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.710 vs. 0.500). With 12 points, 10 rebounds and five assists, Jordan Murphy played well for Minnesota.
The Cornhuskers won both meetings against the Golden Gophers last season. In the last contest, Nebraska won 91-85. The Cornhuskers made 18 of their 22 free throws (81.8 percent) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (33.3 vs. 27.0).
The offense of Minnesota will go head-to-head against the top-notch defense of Nebraska. Dating back to last season, the Golden Gophers rank 162nd in offensive efficiency, while the Cornhuskers are 26th in defensive efficiency. The Cornhuskers should have the edge on that side of the ball. The Cornhuskers should have an edge in terms of ball protection. They rank 34th at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.4 percent). Conversely, the Golden Gophers have forced the 47th-fewest turnovers in the country (opponents’ turnover percentage of 16.7 percent).
Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers ATS Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Minnesota, ATS Winner – Nebraska, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Nebraska averages 5.5 blocks per game, which ranks eighth in the country. Minnesota ranks 243rd in blocks allowed per game (4.7).
The Golden Gophers rank 54th in rebounds per game (38.2) while the Cornhuskers rank 266th in rebounds allowed per game (37.4).
Nebraska ranks 51st in assists allowed per game (11.6) while Minnesota ranks 258th (14.7).
The Cornhuskers rank 14th in three pointers allowed per game (17.8) while the Golden Gophers rank 155th (21.6).
Nebraska ranks 124th in steals per game (6.5) while Minnesota ranks 235th (5.3).
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