<b>Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Penn State Nittany Lions Point Spread and Pick</b>
<b>Betting Odds:</b> Minnesota +2.5 / Penn State -2.5
<b>Over/Under Total:</b> 127
<b>Moneyline:</b> Minnesota +120/ Penn State -140
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<b>Team Records Straight up and Against the Point Spread:</b><br />
Minnesota Golden Gophers: 17-8 SU 11-14 ATS
Penn State Nittany Lions: 13-11 SU 10-9-1 ATS
<b>Sagarin PREDICTOR Power Rankings</b> (*Add 3.62 to home team for Pro Basketball or 4.00 for College Hoops)<br />
Minnesota Golden Gophers: 83.94
Penn State Nittany Lions: 80.64
<b>Trends Worth Noting:</b><br />
1. The home team is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 games between these 2 teams.
2. Minnesota is 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games.
3. Penn State is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 home games.
<b>Key Injuries:</b><br />
Minnesota G Al Nolen is Out with a foot injury.
Penn State G Taylor Battle is probable with an ankle injury.
Penn State G Taran Buie is out due to suspension.
<b>Matchup Analysis:</b><br />
Minnesota is a good valie in this game getting 2.5 points and they recently snapped their 4-game losing streak with a blowout win. The key to them winning is their play on the boards, as they rank 23rd in the nation in rebounds per game while Penn State only ranks 284th.
<b>Jason's Pick to Cover the Point Spread:</b> Minnesota +2.5
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<b>Betting Odds:</b> Minnesota +2.5 / Penn State -2.5
<b>Over/Under Total:</b> 127
<b>Moneyline:</b> Minnesota +120/ Penn State -140
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<b>Team Records Straight up and Against the Point Spread:</b><br />
Minnesota Golden Gophers: 17-8 SU 11-14 ATS
Penn State Nittany Lions: 13-11 SU 10-9-1 ATS
<b>Sagarin PREDICTOR Power Rankings</b> (*Add 3.62 to home team for Pro Basketball or 4.00 for College Hoops)<br />
Minnesota Golden Gophers: 83.94
Penn State Nittany Lions: 80.64
<b>Trends Worth Noting:</b><br />
1. The home team is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 games between these 2 teams.
2. Minnesota is 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games.
3. Penn State is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 home games.
<b>Key Injuries:</b><br />
Minnesota G Al Nolen is Out with a foot injury.
Penn State G Taylor Battle is probable with an ankle injury.
Penn State G Taran Buie is out due to suspension.
<b>Matchup Analysis:</b><br />
Minnesota is a good valie in this game getting 2.5 points and they recently snapped their 4-game losing streak with a blowout win. The key to them winning is their play on the boards, as they rank 23rd in the nation in rebounds per game while Penn State only ranks 284th.
<b>Jason's Pick to Cover the Point Spread:</b> Minnesota +2.5
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