The No. 3 Michigan Wolverines (25-2, 15-1 Big Ten) are heavily favored (by 21.5 points) to build on a five-game home win streak when they host the Minnesota Golden Gophers (13-14, 6-10 Big Ten) on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 8:30 p.m. ET. The matchup has a point total of 145.5.
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Michigan Cover -21.5 vs Minnesota -117
Michigan vs. Minnesota betting lines
- Michigan moneyline odds to win: -7143
- Minnesota moneyline odds to win: +1825
- Spread: Michigan (-21.5)
- Total: 145.5
Michigan statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Against the spread, Michigan has fared better at home, covering eight times in 13 home games, and three times in nine road games.
- Looking at point totals, the Wolverines hit the over less often at home, as they’ve eclipsed the total five times in 13 opportunities this season (38.5%). On the road, they have hit the over four times in nine opportunities (44.4%).
- As a moneyline favorite, Michigan has won a lower percentage of its games at home (.923) compared to road games (1.000).
Recent trends
- On offense, the Wolverines have had a hard time putting the ball in the basket over their last 10 games, scoring 83.7 points per contest over that span as opposed to the 89.6 they’ve put up over the course of this year.
- Michigan’s defense has been tougher as of late, as the team has allowed 68.6 points per game over its past 10 compared to the 68.7 points per game its opponents average this season.
- While the Wolverines are hitting fewer threes per game over their past 10 contests (8.8 per game) compared to their season-long average (9.3), they are doing so while shooting a higher percentage (36.2% from deep over the last 10, 35.7% on the season).
Michigan betting records this season
- ATS Record: 14-13-0 (Home: 8-5-0; Away: 3-6-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 21.5+: 6-2-0 (As Favorite: 13-13-0; As Underdog: 1-0-0)
- O-U-P: 11-16-0 (Home: 5-8-0; Away: 4-5-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 24-2 (Home: 12-1; Away: 9-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-0 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-0)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 (eighth in nation) | 37.4 (second) | 37.7 (10th) | 27.6 (20th) | 19.4 (fourth) | 11.7 (247th) |
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Minnesota statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- In 2025-26 against the spread, Minnesota has a better winning percentage at home (.533, 8-7-0 record) than on the road (.444, 4-5-0).
- In terms of the over/under, Golden Gophers games have finished over five of 15 times at home (33.3%), and four of nine away (44.4%).
- The Golden Gophers’ winning percentage at home as moneyline underdogs is .600 (3-2), and on the road it is .250 (2-6).
Recent trends
- Over their past 10 games, the Golden Gophers are posting 67.2 points per game, 3.7 fewer points than their season average (70.9).
- While Minnesota is giving up 67.7 points per game in 2025-26, it has been worse in its previous 10 games, allowing 69.3 points per contest.
- Over their previous 10 games, the Golden Gophers are making 10.2 threes per contest, 1.6 more than their season average (8.6). They also sport a better three-point percentage over their past 10 games (35.8%) compared to their season average (34.2%).
Minnesota betting records this season
- ATS Record: 12-15-0 (Home: 8-7-0; Away: 4-5-0)
- O-U-P: 11-16-0 (Home: 5-10-0; Away: 4-5-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 8-4 (Home: 8-2; Away: 0-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 5-10 (Home: 3-2; Away: 2-6)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.7 (151st in nation) | 43.7 (153rd) | 29.5 (309th) | 28.6 (47th) | 17.5 (23rd) | 10.1 (85th) |
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