It will be a matchup of two teams headed in opposite directions when the Minnesota Golden Gophers (9-2) and North Carolina A&T Aggies (4-7) battle at Williams Arena. The Golden Gophers have won five consecutive games, while the Aggies have lost their last five games. The game starts at 8 p.m. ET on Friday, December 21, 2018.
North Carolina A&T Aggies vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers Free Prediction
The Aggies are hoping for a better outcome after their 74-66 loss to the UNCG Spartans in their last contest. UNCG’s 54.3 offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest strength over North Carolina A&T, who had a mark of 41.0. North Carolina A&T’s Ibrahim Sylla had a good outing, recording 12 points and six rebounds.
In the Golden Gophers’ last game, they had no trouble getting past 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, Minnesota’s Jordan Murphy had a good performance.
Murphy has averaged 0 points over the last five games for Minnesota.
The offensive glass should be a major advantage for Minnesota in this contest. The Golden Gophers currently rank 14th in offensive rebounding percentage (37.6 percent), while North Carolina A&T ranks 337th in defensive rebounding percentage (63.7 percent).
North Carolina A&T at Minnesota Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Minnesota, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Minnesota ranks 34th in rebounds per game (39.9) while North Carolina A&T ranks 233rd (29.5).
The Golden Gophers rank 37th in three pointers allowed per game (19.4) while the Aggies rank 164th (23.5).
Minnesota ranks 67th in assists per game (15.2) while North Carolina A&T ranks 193rd in assists allowed per game (15.5).
The Golden Gophers rank 48th in blocks per game (4.3) while the Aggies rank 146th (2.4).
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The Aggies’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 17.4, up from 5.5 for the season.
During their last five games, the Golden Gophers have scored an average of 79.8 points per game (4.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 68.2 points per game (1.7 below their season average).
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