Northwestern vs Minnesota Prediction, Picks & Odds | 25 Feb 2025
Northwestern and Minnesota to Serve Up Points Frenzy
We think a wager on the totals provides value after finding that the line is set at a generous 130.5 points. Expect Northwestern and Minnesota to surpass this number at -110.
Northwestern Beat Minnesota in their Last Matchup
Northwestern Wildcats got the win in their previous game. A 70-49 triumph occurred on the road when playing Ohio State Buckeyes.
Minnesota Golden Gophers were defeated last time out. They were beaten at home to Penn State Nittany Lions by a 69-60 scoreline.
Head-to-Head Statistics
The last head-to-head saw Northwestern claim a 90-66 win over Minnesota. In the past 10 H2H meetings, Minnesota have won six.
Northwestern vs Minnesota Prediction & Picks
The total line of 130.5 points looks pretty low and we can take advantage by backing the Overs at -110. We can see these college competitors combining to go bigger.
It’s always a case of checking out the latest team news to make expert college basketball forecasts. Then we get to work when it comes to unearthing the stats that are the most valuable.
Key Northwestern vs Minnesota stats:
Over 130.5 Probability
The sportsbooks imply that our pick has a 52.4% prospect of winning. After careful examination, our team calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we can recommend this college basketball bet.
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Best Bet
Over 130.5 Points @ -110
Player Prop Picks
Femi Odukale (Minnesota) can be wagered to record Over 3.5 assists at -114. The total is attractive when it comes to betting on Player Assists and we’re confident of landing a return.
Latest Femi Odukale Player Prop Odds



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Dawson Garcia (Minnesota) is available at -127 to finish with Under 7.5 rebounds. We really like this player prop so we’re going to bet on him to fall short when it comes to rebounds.
Latest Dawson Garcia Player Prop Odds


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Same Game Parlay Picks
Our same game parlay pick is Over 130.5, Northwestern +2.5 on the spread and Femi Odukale (Minnesota) to get Over 3.5 assists.
We recommend a same game parlay as it’s a fantastic way of wagering on a single event. Many basketball bettors like to create a personalised wager which reflects their predictions for how a game is going to play out.
Correct Score Prediction
Northwestern vs Minnesota Odds
The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.
Books Anticipating a Close Contest
There’s the opportunity to back Minnesota at -133 on the Moneyline although Northwestern are priced up at betting odds of +112. This means the top sportsbooks give the road team a 47% chance of winning.
The spread is currently 1.5, with the total points line at 131.5. Basketball bettors love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Total wager. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 131.5 at -106.
Minnesota are favorites at odds of -140 when it comes to the Race to 20 Points betting, with Northwestern available at -100 should you think they’ll reach this number first.
If you’re betting on college basketball, we recommend heading to the betting sites and scanning through the wide range of team props and game lines. There’s the opportunity to wager pre-game and in-game.




Nick Martinelli Favorite to Get Most Points
The favorite to hit the most buckets is Nick Martinelli. Odds of -111 can be found for him scoring Over 19.5 points and there is -116 for him to go Under.












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Last 5 & H2H
- NCAAB: 26/02 2025 Northwestern 75 Minnesota 63
- NCAAB: 10/03 2024 Minnesota 66 Northwestern 90
- NCAAB: 03/02 2024 Northwestern 66 Minnesota 75
- NCAAB: 28/01 2023 Minnesota 61 Northwestern 81
- NCAAB: 07/03 2022 Minnesota 62 Northwestern 75
- NCAAB: 19/02 2022 Northwestern 60 Minnesota 77
- NCAAB: 11/03 2021 Minnesota 51 Northwestern 46
- NCAAB: 26/02 2021 Northwestern 67 Minnesota 59
- NCAAB: 11/03 2020 Northwestern 57 Minnesota 74
- NCAAB: 23/02 2020 Minnesota 83 Northwestern 57
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.


- 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
- 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- -2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
- -2.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games on the road
- +2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
- +2.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 139.00 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 147.10 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 126.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
- Over 126.5 on the Road: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 69.90 pts and allowed 69.10 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 72.20 pts and allowed 74.90 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 138.00 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 150.40 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 126.5: Covered in 9 of the previous 10 games
- Over 126.5 at Home: Covered in the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 66.80 pts and allowed 71.20 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 73.20 pts and allowed 77.20 pts in the last 10 home games

















