10* Minnesota

Minnesota vs. Illinois, 01/09/2013 21:00 EDT, Score: 84 - 67

Point Spread: -2/-108 Minnesota

Sportsbook: 5Dimes

Result: Win

Taking MINNESOTA U here. Illini off a HUGE near 20pt win over Ohio State. It is going to be tough to get charged up in this spot, even if Minnesota is a ranked team coming into play. Tubby Smith has a healthy bunch and this team is quietly very good. I am going to throw out the h2h trends here. I just don't think the Illini will be able to keep Minny of the glass. Illinois is 3-13 ATS last 16 vs Big 10 teams. Minny 6-0 ATS last 6 vs Big Ten, 8-0 ATS last 8 on the road and 16-5-1 ATS last 22 overall. These teams split last year, eaching winning at home in OT. I think Gophers are better this year, and will get us the money here tonight. 10* MINNESOTA GOLDEN GOPHERS