Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Wisconsin Badgers 2/5/2020 Picks

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In Big Ten Conference action, the Minnesota Golden Gophers open their doors to welcome the Wisconsin Badgers at the Williams Center on February 5. Minnesota are trying to end their two-game losing streak while Wisconsin are looking to earn their second straight win. The Golden Gophers are just 5-6 in the conference and 11-10 overall. On the other hand, the Badgers are slightly in a better position with a 6-5 conference record and 13-9 overall.

Minnesota failed to get back on the winning track last Thursday against the No. 20 Illinois Fighting Illini, 59-51. C Daniel Otaru was the lone Golden Gopher to reach double digits against Illinois. He had 20 points, eight rebounds and one assist while F Alihan Demir was the second-best scorer with just eight points. The Golden Gophers have lost three of their last five games. During that span, they were embarrassed by No.16 Michigan State Spartans 70-52 last January 26.

For the season, the Golden Gophers are averaging 70.2 points per game while shooting 42.0% from the field, 31.7% from deep and 72.0% from the free throw line. At home, they are 9-2 this season and their offense improves to 75.5 points per game. Their shooting also improves when they are playing at the Williams Center. Minnesota are 12-8-1 ATS this season and 6-1 SU in their last seven home games.

Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Wisconsin Badgers Predictions 2/5/2020

As for the Wisconsin Badgers, they are coming off their most impressive win of the season. They defeated No. 16 Michigan State, 64-63, last Saturday, which ended an eight-game losing streak against the Spartans. Wisconsin held Michigan State for a good period in the final minutes to secure the one-point victory. F Nathan Reuvers led the team with 15 points and three rebounds while G D’Mitrik Trice added an all-around game with 14 points, six rebounds and five assists.

The win was Wisconsin’s second win in their last five games. Away from home, the Badgers are only 3-5 this season. They have a hard time scoring on the road, averaging just 57.5 points per game while shooting 39.0% from the field, 26.9% from beyond the arc and 67.7% from the charity stripe. Wisconsin are 1-4-1 ATS in their last six games and 8-4 SU in their last 12. They have also dominated the Golden Gophers in their last ten matchups, winning nine of them.

Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Wisconsin Badgers. The NCAA-B Men’s Pick for this match is the Minnesota Golden Gophers -3.5. Despite Wisconsin’s domination of Minnesota in their last 10 games, the Golden Gophers are playing well at home this season. As for Wisconsin, they are having a hard time scoring on the road. With the home fans cheering on, look for Minnesota to play inspired basketball against Wisconsin on Wednesday. Prediction is a 68-60 home win for the Golden Gophers against the Badgers.

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