Minnesota vs. Washington betting: College basketball preview for February 1

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The Washington Huskies (10-10, 1-8 Big Ten) are underdogs (+5.5) as they try to stop a six-game losing streak when they visit the Minnesota Golden Gophers (11-10, 3-7 Big Ten) at 12:00 PM ET on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Williams Arena. The matchup airs on Big Ten Network. The point total is 134.5 in the matchup.

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Minnesota Cover -5.5 vs Washington -110

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Minnesota vs. Washington betting lines

  • Minnesota moneyline odds to win: -182
  • Washington moneyline odds to win: +152
  • Spread: Minnesota (-5.5)
  • Total: 134.5

Minnesota statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • In home games, Minnesota sports a worse record against the spread (5-9-0) compared to its ATS record on the road (2-3-0).
  • The Golden Gophers have eclipsed the total in eight of 14 home games (57.1%), compared to two of five road games (40%).

Recent trends

  • The Golden Gophers’ offense has been improved over their last 10 games, putting up 72.7 points per contest compared to the 68.9 they’ve averaged this year.
  • Minnesota’s defense has been more porous lately, as the team has allowed 74.5 points per game over its past 10 compared to the 68.9 points per game its opponents average this season.
  • The Golden Gophers’ last 10 outings have seen them make 7.7 three-pointers per game while shooting 35.5% from deep. Both numbers are up compared to their 2024-25 averages of 6.7 makes and 32.3%.

Minnesota betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 7-13-1 (Home: 5-9-0; Away: 2-3-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 5.5+: 2-5-0 (As Favorite: 2-7-0; As Underdog: 5-6-1)
  • O-U-P: 10-11-0 (Home: 8-6-0; Away: 2-3-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 8-1 (Home: 8-1; Away: 0-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-9 (Home: 2-3; Away: 1-4)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
44.4 (205th in nation) 43.4 (171st) 30.8 (278th) 31.4 (192nd) 15.9 (60th) 9.6 (26th)

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Washington statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • Against the spread, Washington has been better at home (5-5-1) than away (2-3-0).
  • Looking at the over/under, Huskies games have gone over six of 11 times at home (54.5%), and two of five away (40%).
  • The Huskies, as moneyline underdogs, have won a higher percentage of games at home (1-3) than on the road (0-5) this season.

Recent trends

  • Over their last 10 games, the Huskies are putting up 71.9 points per contest, 0.2 more than their season average (71.7).
  • While Washington is giving up 71.8 points per game in 2024-25, it has been worse in its previous 10 games, allowing 75 points per contest.
  • In their previous 10 games, the Huskies are sinking 7.1 three-pointers per game, 0.5 more than their season average (6.6). Additionally, they own an identical three-point percentage over their past 10 games as their season average from beyond the arc (32.1%).

Washington betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 9-8-1 (Home: 5-5-1; Away: 2-3-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 5.5+: 4-4-0 (As Favorite: 5-4-0; As Underdog: 4-4-1)
  • O-U-P: 8-10-0 (Home: 6-5-0; Away: 2-3-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 7-2 (Home: 5-2; Away: 0-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-8 (Home: 1-3; Away: 0-5)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
43.9 (231st in nation) 45.1 (272nd) 31 (266th) 32.2 (240th) 13 (244th) 11.4 (182nd)
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