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Big Ten Bubble Teams – Minnesota at Illinois

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The Northwestern 72-45 to easily cover the spread as an 8-point home favorite on Sunday.

The combined score fell Under the posted over/under total (125.5) as junior point guard Lawrence Westbrook scored a team-high 17 points for Minnesota and the Golden Gophers did not allow a single Northwestern player to reach double figures in scoring.

Ohio State 70-68 as a 2.5-point road underdog on Sunday while the combined  score went OVER the posted over/under total (121.5).

Sophomore forward Mike Davis scored a team-high 22 points and grabbed eight rebounds for Illinois while senior guard Trent Meacham added 17 points in the win.

Here is a look at tonight’s key betting trends, followed by my in-depth analysis and NCAAB Free Pick.

  • The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota's last 6 games when playing Illinois
  • Minnesota is 18-7 SU in its last 25 games
  • The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota's last 7 games
  • The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota's last 7 games on the road
  • Illinois is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Minnesota
  • Illinois is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games when playing Minnesota
  • Illinois is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games at home
  • The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Illinois's last 8 games at home

NCAAB Odds:

  • Minnesota +8 -110
  • Illinois -8 -110

Analysis: Illinois was absolutely crushed by Minnesota earlier this season, losing 59-36 on the Golden Gophers’ home floor back on Jan.29

While the Fighting Illini have played better since that resounding loss, I don’t think they’re nine points better than Minnesota no matter where they play.

Take the Golden Gophers to cover the spread while pushing the Fighting Illini for the outright win.

NCAAB Free Picks: Minnesota +8 Points