Thursday's game between the Minnesota Golden Gophers (2-0) and Missouri Tigers (2-1) going head to head at Williams Arena has a projected final score of 83-67 (according to our computer prediction) in favor of Minnesota, so expect a lopsided matchup. The game will begin at 9:00 PM ET on November 16.

According to our computer prediction, Minnesota is a good bet to cover the point spread, which currently sits at 1.5. The two sides are projected to go over the 146.5 over/under.

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Minnesota vs. Missouri Game Info & Odds

  • Date: Thursday, November 16, 2023
  • Time: 9:00 PM ET
  • TV: Big Ten Network
  • Where: Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • Venue: Williams Arena
  • Line: Missouri -1.5
  • Point Total: 146.5
  • Moneyline (To Win): Missouri -125, Minnesota +105

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Minnesota vs. Missouri Score Prediction

  • Prediction: Minnesota 83, Missouri 67

Spread & Total Prediction for Minnesota vs. Missouri

  • Pick ATS: Minnesota (+1.5)
  • Pick OU: Over (146.5)

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Minnesota Performance Insights

  • Minnesota averaged just 62.9 points per game (ninth-worst in college basketball) last year, but it played better on defense, where it gave up 71 points per game (207th-ranked).
  • The Golden Gophers averaged 29.9 rebounds per game (283rd-ranked in college basketball). They allowed 33.2 rebounds per contest (304th-ranked).
  • Minnesota ranked 62nd in the country with 14.7 assists per game.
  • The Golden Gophers, who ranked 224th in college basketball with 12.3 turnovers per game, forced 9.3 turnovers per contest, which was sixth-worst in the country.
  • The Golden Gophers ranked 299th in the nation with 6.2 treys per game last season. Meanwhile, they ranked 273rd with a 32.5% shooting percentage from beyond the arc.
  • Minnesota ranked 111th in the country with 6.7 three-pointers allowed per game. Meanwhile, it ranked 308th with a 35.9% shooting percentage allowed from three-point land.
  • Minnesota took 64.5% two-pointers and 35.5% from beyond the arc last season. Of the team's buckets, 73.3% were two-pointers and 26.7% were threes.

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