Central Michigan Chippewas vs Minnesota Golden Gophers Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Central Michigan vs Minnesota NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Minneapolis.

Central Michigan vs Minnesota Prediction

Betting on today's Chippewas and Golden Gophers game? Catch the action at Williams Arena in Minneapolis, MN, as the Golden Gophers hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on B1G+. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 127 points, and Minnesota is favored by -13.5 at home against Central Michigan.

Central Michigan vs. Minnesota Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Central Michigan Chippewas at Minnesota Golden Gophers
Where: Minneapolis at Williams Arena
Date: Monday, November 25th
Betting Odds MINNST -13.5, CMICH +650 | MINNST -1065 O/U 127

Chippewas Preview: No Pressure for Central Michigan as Away Dogs

Central Michigan Chippewas Recent Game/Games

Central Michigan pulled off a surprising 70-69 road win over George Mason on Wednesday, November 13th. The Chippewas, who were +14 point underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread.

Central Michigan led 36-33 at halftime and scored 34 points in the 2nd half, while allowing 36. The total points for the game were 139, just over the O/U line of 137.5.

Chippewas Offense Breakdown

Central Michigan put up 70 points in their last game, shooting 40.3% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.4%, with a 37% mark from three-point range, hitting 10 of 27 attempts.

Anthony Pritchard led the way with 21 points, shooting 53.8% overall and adding 5 assists. The Chippewas also connected on 83.3% of their free throws, going 10 for 12 from the line.

Chippewas Team Defense

Central Michigan's defense gave up 69 points, allowing their opponent to shoot 40% from the field. They were 15/29 on two-point attempts, hitting 51% of their shots.

From beyond the arc, Central Michigan held their opponent to 5/20 shooting, just 25%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 34 times, where they made 24, shooting 70%.

Golden Gophers Preview: Will Minnesota Live Up to Expectations at Home?

Minnesota improved to 3-1 on the season with a 58-47 win over Cleveland State on Tuesday. The Golden Gophers were -13.5 favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points were 105, well below the O/U line of 128.

Leading 31-29 at halftime, Minnesota’s defense stepped up in the 2nd half, holding the Vikings to just 18 points while scoring 27 of their own.

Golden Gophers Offense Breakdown

In their recent game, Minnesota's offense struggled, putting up just 58 points and shooting 37.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 41.5%, and they hit only 20% of their three-point attempts, going 3-for-15 from deep.

Parker Fox led the way with 18 points, shooting 63.6% overall and 50% from three. Dawson Garcia and Brennan Rigsby each added 13 points, with Garcia grabbing 7 rebounds and dishing out 4 assists.

Golden Gophers Team Defense

Defensively, Minnesota held their opponent to just 47 points, with a field goal percentage of 37% (20/53). The Golden Gophers limited their opponent to 44% shooting from two-point range, where they went 17/38.

From beyond the arc, Minnesota's defense was even more effective, as they allowed just 3 three-pointers on 15 attempts (20%). They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 19 times, where they made 15 (78%). The Golden Gophers gave up 9 offensive rebounds.

Chippewas vs Golden Gophers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last three road games, Central Michigan has averaged 68 points per game while allowing 69. The team's record in this stretch was 2-1 while going 3-0 vs. the spread.
Across the Golden Gophers last three home games, the team averaged 68 points per game while allowing 75. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 1-2, while going 1-2 straight-up.
Looking back on the team's last ten games as the underdog, the Chippewas have a straight up record of 5-5. Their record vs the spread in these games was 7-3.
In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Golden Gophers have a straight up record of 7-3 and an ATS mark of 3-7.