Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Michigan Wolverines Picks and Predictions for Tuesday February 24 2026
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Minnesota heads to Ann Arbor to take on Michigan at Crisler Center (Ann Arbor, MI) on Tuesday at 8:30 PM, with the game airing on BTN. Michigan is listed as a 22.5-point favorite, and the total is set at 145.5, while at the time of this writing the odds were not released for the moneyline. For more betting breakdowns across the country, be sure to check out our free college basketball picks.
Minnesota Looking to Stay Competitive
Minnesota enters this matchup at 13-14 overall with a 6-10 record in Big Ten play. A road record was not provided in the information available, but the Golden Gophers have shown flashes recently. Over their last five games, they as recently won over Rutgers 80-61, won over Oregon 61-44, lost to Washington 69-57, lost to Maryland 67-62, and won over Michigan State 76-73.
The Gophers are averaging 70.9 points per game while allowing 67.7, and they are shooting 46% from the field. They grab 32.6 rebounds per contest and average 17.5 assists per game, which shows strong ball movement and offensive structure when they are in rhythm.
Minnesota’s strength has been its ability to keep games relatively controlled. Allowing just 67.7 points per game suggests they can compete defensively, and their assist numbers indicate they don’t rely on isolation scoring. However, against an opponent that scores nearly 90 per game, sustaining that defensive level becomes much more difficult.
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Michigan’s Offensive Firepower on Display
Michigan comes into this contest at 25-2 overall with a 15-1 mark in Big Ten play. A home record was not included in the provided information, but the Wolverines have been dominant overall. In their last five games, they as recently lost to Duke 68-63, won over Purdue 91-80, won over UCLA 86-56, won over Northwestern 87-75, and won over OSU 82-61.
The Wolverines are averaging 89.6 points per game while allowing 68.7, and they are shooting 51% from the field. They collect 41.0 rebounds per game and average 19.4 assists per contest, both of which highlight their offensive efficiency and depth.
Michigan’s biggest edge in this matchup is sheer scoring volume. Averaging nearly 90 points per game on 51% shooting is elite, and pairing that with a positive scoring margin makes them difficult to contain. Even though Minnesota has solid defensive numbers, facing an offense this efficient and balanced presents a different challenge altogether.
Minnesota vs Michigan Pick
Minnesota vs Michigan spread pick
- Pick: Michigan -22.5
Michigan’s offensive profile is simply too strong to ignore. The Wolverines average 89.6 points per game and shoot 51% from the field, creating a substantial gap compared to Minnesota’s 70.9-point average. If Michigan plays to its season norms and maintains its rebounding advantage, the margin can grow quickly, even against a team that has shown defensive resilience.
Minnesota vs Michigan total pick
- Pick: Over 145.5
I’m leaning over because Michigan consistently pushes games into the 80s and 90s, and Minnesota has demonstrated it can contribute offensively when the pace increases. If Michigan approaches its season average and Minnesota adds mid-60s or low-70s production, this total has a strong path to clearing the number.
Final Score Prediction: Michigan 92, Minnesota 68
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