The Rutgers Scarlet Knights (18-11, 10-8 Big Ten) face the Minnesota Golden Gophers (7-20, 1-16) in Minneapolis Thursday. Tip from Williams Arena is at 7 p.m. ET (FS1). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Rutgers vs. Minnesota odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.
Minnesota has had a dreadful season. This was perhaps never more evident than when Rutgers toppled it 90-55 as a 14.5-point favorite in Piscataway on Feb. 1.
Minnesota has just 1 conference victory while Rutgers has used its elite defense to suffocate teams. The Scarlet Knights rank 7th in the nation for scoring defense with 59.7 points allowed per game.
Minnesota has struggled on both ends of the court. The Gophers rank 342nd with 62.0 points per game and 202nd with 70.8 points allowed per game. It is difficult to see a path for the Golden Gophers to get their 8th win Thursday.