Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Michigan Wolverines NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 2/24

The Minnesota Golden Gophers will take on the #3 Michigan Wolverines on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 8:30 PM ET. The game will be held at the Crisler Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan. This Big Ten conference matchup will be broadcast on BTN.

Michigan is favored in this game with a spread of -22.5, while Minnesota is the underdog with a spread of +22.5. The Wolverines have an impressive record of 25-2 this season, making them a tough opponent at home. Meanwhile, the Golden Gophers hold a 13-14 record, struggling with a 2-9 record in away games. The over/under for the game is set at 145.5 points.

Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Michigan Wolverines Game Day Info

  • Sport: College Basketball
  • Teams: Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Michigan Wolverines
  • Venue: Crisler Center, Ann Arbor MI
  • Date: Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 8:30 PM ET
  • Betting Odds:
    • Minnesota Spread: +22.5 (-113)
    • Michigan Spread: -22.5 (-111)
    • Minnesota MoneyLine: +2040
    • Michigan MoneyLine: -10000
    • Over/Under: 145.5
    • Over: (-114)
    • Under: (-111)

Minnesota Golden Gophers Team Preview

The Minnesota Golden Gophers have had a mixed performance this season. They hold a 13-14 overall record, with a challenging time on the road, standing at 2-9. Recently, they secured a strong win against Rutgers, scoring 80 points with an impressive 60% field goal accuracy.

Key players for the Golden Gophers include Cade Tyson and Langston Reynolds. Tyson averages 19.5 points per game with a 48.9% shooting percentage. Reynolds contributes with 11.1 points per game, along with solid defensive efforts, averaging 4.4 rebounds.

In their last three games, Minnesota won two, showing a slight improvement. Against the spread, they are 6-4 in the last ten games. Despite some ups and downs, they remain a competitive team in the Big Ten conference.

Michigan Wolverines Team Preview

The Michigan Wolverines hold a strong record of 25-2 this season. They are ranked #3 in the AP poll and have an impressive home record of 13-2. In their last three games, they went 2-1, including a win against Purdue by 11 points.

Offensively, the Wolverines score 89.6 points per game, which ranks them 9th. Their field goal percentage is 51.0%, placing them 8th. The team also averages 19.3 assists per game, ranking 7th in this category.

On defense, the Wolverines have room to improve with 6.1 steals and blocks per game. Their turnovers average at 11.9 per game. Despite these challenges, their total rebounds per game are strong, ranking 24th with 41.0.

BTB Betting Pick

The Michigan Wolverines are favored by 22.5 points against the Minnesota Golden Gophers. Michigan scores 89.6 points per game, which ranks 9th, while Minnesota only scores 70.9 points per game. Given Michigan’s strong offense and Minnesota’s lower scoring, Michigan is likely to cover the -22.5 spread.

The over/under for the game is set at 145.5 points. Michigan averages 89.6 points per game, and Minnesota averages 70.9 points per game. Combined, these teams project to score 160.5 points, suggesting the game may go over the total of 145.5 points.