Michigan State vs Minnesota Prediction, Picks & Odds | 04 Feb 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Michigan State vs Minnesota

The Michigan State Spartans battle the Minnesota Golden Gophers, with tip-off scheduled for 19:00 on Wednesday, February 4.

We’re forecasting that Michigan State and Minnesota will produce a significant combined points total. Therefore, our prediction is to take the -110 that there are Over 131.5 points.

Michigan State Spartans lost when they last took to the court. They were turned over 83-71 at home to Michigan Wolverines.

Minnesota Golden Gophers were beaten last game and this was on the road. Penn State Nittany Lions claimed a 77-75 win.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was Michigan State who came out on top when they last played Minnesota. A 73-51 win was recorded. Michigan State have beaten Minnesota in the past three meetings. They’ve also claimed 8 victories in the past 10 head-to-head matchups.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Michigan State	25-7	2526	2189	337	17-3	8-4	2L
Minnesota	15-17	2241	2193	48	13-8	2-9	1L

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Michigan State vs Minnesota Prediction & Picks

Get set for Michigan State vs Minnesota with our full betting breakdown, complete with an expert match prediction, a likely final score, top player prop picks and a value-driven bet builder.

Game Prediction

We’re surprised that the total line is 131.5 and it’s all about going for the Overs option when these college teams take to the court. Take the -110 and cheer on points.

It’s important to know which players are unavailable for the upcoming college hoops action along with the current form of each team. If you're after stats, you're in the right place because they form the foundation of our basketball predictions.

Key Michigan State vs Minnesota stats:

• The 131.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 MSU games.
• The 131.5 line has been covered in 15 of the last 20 MSU games.
• The 131.5 line has been covered in the last 3 MSU games.
• The 131.5 line has been covered in the last 4 Minnesota games at home.
• The 131.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Minnesota games.
• The 131.5 line has been covered in 16 of the last 20 Minnesota games.

Over 131.5 Probability

The best betting apps make it a 52.4% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. After careful examination, our cappers calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this college basketball wager.

In order to land bigger odds on your Overs wager, it’s possible to combine this with the winning team. The Match Result & Total lines can provide a larger potential payout.

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Our Game Prediction

Over 131.5 Points @ -110 Bet Now

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jaylen Crocker-Johnson Over 10.5 Points -120

Jaylen Crocker-Johnson (Minnesota) can be backed to record Over 10.5 points at -120. He should be capable of going over the total which looks attractive when it comes to having a bet on Player Points.

Latest Jaylen Crocker-Johnson Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 10.5

-120

Under 10.5

-110

Rebounds

Over 6.5

+134

Under 6.5

-175

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Cade Tyson Under 5.5 Rebounds -130

Cade Tyson (Minnesota) can be wagered to finish with Under 5.5 rebounds at -130. We can’t pass up the chance to back Unders considering the Player Rebounds line that is on offer.

Latest Cade Tyson Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 16.5

-118

Under 16.5

-110

Assists

Over 2.5

+135

Under 2.5

-175

Rebounds

Over 5.5

-100

Under 5.5

-130

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Correct Score Prediction

Michigan State 75 - 63 Minnesota

There are stacks of correct score lines on offer and we’re looking at the Spartans to achieve a winning scoreline of 75-63 where a huge potential return is on the cards.

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Michigan State vs Minnesota Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Michigan State are regarded as having a 81% chance of winning this college game according to the latest betting odds. The sportsbooks have priced them up at -435. At +330, Minnesota are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

8.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 134.5 right now. There is no denying the popularity of betting on the Totals. If you're keen on Over 134.5, this selection is available at -110.

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Moneyline

MSU

-435

Minnesota

+330

Point Spread

MSU -8.5

-105

Minnesota +8.5

-115

Total Points

Under 134.5

-110

Over 134.5

-110

Cade Tyson is favorite when it comes to getting the most points. You can get -118 that he goes Over 16.5 points and -110 when it comes to Under.

Cade Tyson (Minnesota)

Over 16.5

-118

Under 16.5

-110

Jeremy Fears Jr. (MSU)

Over 16.5

+105

Under 16.5

-141

Jaylen Crocker-Johnson (Minnesota)

Over 10.5

-120

Under 10.5

-110

Coen Carr (MSU)

Over 10.5

-120

Under 10.5

-105

Carson Cooper (MSU)

Over 9.5

-125

Under 9.5

-105

Jeremy Fears Jr. (MSU)

Over 7.5

-105

Under 7.5

-120

Cade Tyson (Minnesota)

Over 2.5

+135

Under 2.5

-175

Coen Carr (MSU)

Over 1.5

+180

Under 1.5

-233

Carson Cooper (MSU)

Over 1.5

+135

Under 1.5

-175

Carson Cooper (MSU)

Over 7.5

-118

Under 7.5

-110

Jaylen Crocker-Johnson (Minnesota)

Over 6.5

+134

Under 6.5

-175

Cade Tyson (Minnesota)

Over 5.5

-100

Under 5.5

-130

Coen Carr (MSU)

Over 5.5

-141

Under 5.5

+105

Jeremy Fears Jr. (MSU)

Over 2.5

-154

Under 2.5

+120

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Michigan State Stats

Minnesota Stats

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -7.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
• -7.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +7.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• +7.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 146.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 140.80 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 131.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 131.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 80.50 pts and allowed 65.70 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 75.30 pts and allowed 65.50 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 140.90 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 137.30 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 131.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
• Over 131.5 at Home: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 69.40 pts and allowed 71.50 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 71.40 pts and allowed 65.90 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Big Ten	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Michigan	31-3	2952	2353	599	19-2	12-1	1L
Nebraska	26-6	2473	2119	354	19-3	7-3	1L
Michigan State	25-7	2526	2189	337	17-3	8-4	2L
Purdue	27-8	2858	2455	403	16-5	11-3	4W
Illinois	24-8	2700	2234	466	15-6	9-2	1L
Wisconsin	24-10	2822	2581	241	16-2	8-8	1L
UCLA	23-11	2643	2414	229	18-3	5-8	1L
Ohio State	21-12	2633	2402	231	15-5	6-7	1L
Iowa	21-12	2482	2177	305	17-3	4-9	1L
Indiana	18-14	2501	2309	192	15-6	3-8	2L
USC	18-14	2515	2494	21	11-7	7-7	8L
Washington	16-17	2545	2430	115	11-6	5-11	1L
Minnesota	15-17	2241	2193	48	13-8	2-9	1L
Northwestern	15-19	2487	2447	40	11-9	4-10	1L
Rutgers	14-19	2329	2479	-150	11-7	3-12	1L
Oregon	12-20	2267	2366	-99	10-10	2-10	1L
Penn State	12-20	2358	2539	-181	10-10	2-10	3L
Maryland	12-21	2300	2527	-227	9-8	3-13	1L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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