Michigan vs Minnesota College Basketball Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for Feb. 24

The Michigan Wolverines (25-2, 15-1 Big Ten) hope to extend a five-game home winning streak when they host the Minnesota Golden Gophers (13-14, 6-10 Big Ten) on February 24, 2026.

Before you place your bet on this matchup at FanDuel Sportsbook, here are the NCAA basketball odds and spreads you need to know.

Michigan vs. Minnesota Game Info and Odds

• Game day: Tuesday, February 24, 2026
• Game time: 8:30 p.m. ET
• TV channel: Big Ten Network
• Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan
• Arena: Crisler Center

Michigan vs. Minnesota Picks and Prediction

All college basketball win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Michigan win (93.5%)

Read the betting trends and insights below before making a bet on Tuesday's Michigan-Minnesota spread (Michigan -21.5) or total (146.5 points).

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Michigan vs. Minnesota: ATS Betting Stats and Trends

• Michigan has won 14 games against the spread this season, while failing to cover 13 times.
• Minnesota has compiled a 12-15-0 record against the spread this year.
• At home, the Wolverines have a better record against the spread (8-5-0) compared to their ATS record on the road (3-6-0).
• In 2025-26 against the spread, the Golden Gophers have a better winning percentage at home (.533, 8-7-0 record) than away (.444, 4-5-0).
• Michigan is 7-9-0 against the spread in conference games this year.
• Minnesota is 8-8-0 against the spread in Big Ten action this season.

Michigan vs. Minnesota: Moneyline Betting Stats

• Michigan has been the moneyline favorite in 25 games this season and has come away with the win 23 times (92%) in those contests.
• The Wolverines have not lost in seven games this year when favored by -7143 or better on the moneyline.
• Minnesota has a 5-10 record in games it was listed as the moneyline underdog (winning 33.3% of those games).
• The Golden Gophers have not yet played as a moneyline underdog of +2000 or longer.
• Michigan has an implied victory probability of 98.6% according to the moneyline set by oddsmakers for this matchup.

Michigan vs. Minnesota Head-to-Head Comparison

• On offense, Michigan was the 75th-ranked squad in the nation (78.0 points per game) last season. Defensively, it was 160th (71.5 points allowed per game).
• Michigan collected 35.0 rebounds per game and gave up 30.2 boards last season, ranking 34th and 114th, respectively, in the nation.
• Last season Michigan was ranked 46th in the country in assists with 15.8 per game.
• In terms of turnovers, Michigan was 14th-worst in college basketball in committing them (13.6 per game) last year. And it was ranked 240th in forcing them (10.6 per game).
• Last year Minnesota posted 68.1 points per game (317th-ranked in college basketball) and surrendered 69.7 points per contest (99th-ranked).
• Last season Minnesota pulled down 30.4 boards per game (281st-ranked in college basketball) and ceded 31.0 rebounds per contest (168th-ranked).
• Minnesota delivered 15.2 dimes per game, which ranked them 69th in the country.
• Minnesota was 50th in the country with 9.8 turnovers per game last year. Meanwhile, it ranked 305th with 10.0 forced turnovers per contest.

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