Minnesota vs. South Carolina Upstate College Basketball Predictions & Picks

Saturday's game between the Minnesota Golden Gophers (2-1) and the South Carolina Upstate Spartans (2-2) at Williams Arena should be a lopsided matchup, as our computer prediction projects a final score of 82-67 and heavily favors Minnesota to come out on top. Tipoff is at 2:00 PM ET on November 18.

According to our computer prediction, Minnesota is projected to cover the spread (12.5) against South Carolina Upstate. The two sides are projected to go over the 142.5 total.

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Minnesota vs. South Carolina Upstate Game Info & Odds

Date: Saturday, November 18, 2023
Time: 2:00 PM ET
TV: Peacock
Where: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Venue: Williams Arena
Line: Minnesota -12.5
Point Total: 142.5
Moneyline (To Win): Minnesota -750, South Carolina Upstate +525

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Minnesota vs. South Carolina Upstate Score Prediction

Prediction: Minnesota 82, South Carolina Upstate 67

Spread & Total Prediction for Minnesota vs. South Carolina Upstate

Pick ATS: Minnesota (-12.5)
Pick OU: Over (142.5)

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Minnesota Performance Insights

Minnesota was the ninth-worst team in the nation in points scored (62.9 per game) and 207th in points allowed (71) last year.
On the boards, the Golden Gophers were 283rd in the country in rebounds (29.9 per game) last season. They were 304th in rebounds conceded (33.2 per game).
With 14.7 assists per game last year, Minnesota was 62nd in college basketball.
Last season, the Golden Gophers were 299th in the country in 3-point makes (6.2 per game) and 273rd in 3-point percentage (32.5%).
Giving up 6.7 3-pointers per game and conceding 35.9% from beyond the arc last season, Minnesota was 111th and 308th in the country, respectively, in those categories.
Minnesota attempted 35.5% percent of its shots from beyond the arc last season, and 26.7% of its made baskets are from there. Inside the 3-point line, it attempted 64.5% of its shots, with 73.3% of its makes coming from there.

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