The Minnesota Golden Gophers will take on the Nebraska Cornhuskers in a BIG 10 Tournament matchup. The Golden Gophers enter as the #14 seed and have a record of 8-21. The Huskers are the #11 seed and have a record of16-15. While the Huskers have been mediocre this year, they have managed to beat Minnesota twice. As game time approaches Minnesota is looking to win when it matters most. Can they do it or will Nebraska send them home?
Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers Match Details
Fixture: Minnesota vs. Nebraska
Date and Time: March 8, 2023, @ 9 p.m. EST
Location: United Center in Chicago, Illinois
Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers Betting Odds
| Team | Spread | O/U | ML |
| Minnesota | +5.5 | O138 | +205 |
| Nebraska | -5.5 | U138 | -245 |
Key Stats
The Gophers are averaging 62.6 points per game this year. The offense has been in shambles and defensively they struggle. The Gophers are led by Dawson Garcia, who is averaging 15.6 points per game. This team is absolutely horrible, and it would a miracle if they were able to win.
For Nebraska, the team is average. In a stout BIG 10 conference, they met expectations. The Huskers are averaging 67.7 points per game this season. Nebraska is led by Derrick Walker, who is averaging 13.7 points per game. The Huskers seem to Minnesota’s number this year, and they are looking for the trifecta.
Game Prediction
The Huskers have been able to defeat Minnesota twice. Nebraska can score in bunches, and the Gophers won’t be able to keep pace. Minnesota has been playing better, but they don’t have the roster talent to keep this competitive. Derrick Walker is shooting 50% from 3-point range and if he can get hot this game will be a blowout. Take Nebraska to win the game and cover the spread. For more NCAA Men’s Basketball News, CLICK HERE.
