The Minnesota Golden Gophers (1-0) meet the Utah Runnin’ Utes (1-0) at Williams Arena. The game starts at 9 p.m. ET on Monday, November 12, 2018.
Utah Runnin’ Utes at Minnesota Golden Gophers Free Prediction
The Runnin’ Utes will be hoping for similar success after topping the Maine Black Bears in their last matchup, 75-61. The Runnin’ Utes had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (32.3 vs. 13.5) and had a better free throw rate (0.236 vs. 0.145). Utah was lifted by Sedrick Barefield, who was the team’s high scorer with 18 points on 5-for-14 shooting.
In the Golden Gophers’ last matchup, they easily got past the Omaha Mavericks, 104-76. The Golden Gophers had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (44.4 vs. 17.1) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.710 vs. 0.500). With 12 points, 10 rebounds and five assists, Jordan Murphy had a solid outing for Minnesota.
There’s a decent chance that Utah struggles to create turnovers. Since last season, Minnesota ranks 31st in the country at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 15.9 percent), while Utah has forced the 252nd-most turnovers (17.6 percent).
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Utah ranks 56th in assists allowed per game (11.7) while Minnesota ranks 275th (15.4).
The Golden Gophers rank 54th in rebounds per game (38.2) while the Runnin’ Utes rank 244th (33.8).
Utah ranks 61st in three pointers attempted per game (24.8) while Minnesota ranks 242nd (19.7).
The Runnin’ Utes rank 89th in blocks allowed per game (3.0) while the Golden Gophers rank 235th (4.7).
Minnesota ranks 193rd in steals per game (5.6) while Utah ranks 234th (5.2).
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