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Who’s Playing
Penn State @ Minnesota
Current Records: Penn State 15-11; Minnesota 7-16
What to Know
The Minnesota Golden Gophers lost both games against the Penn State Nittany Lions last season by scores of 46-67 and 51-60, so they hope to turn the tables this season. Minnesota has the luxury of staying at home for another game and will welcome Penn State at 9 pm ET February 18 at Williams Arena. The Nittany Lions will be struggling in after a win and Minnesota will be struggling.
Sunday’s contest between Minnesota and the Iowa Hawkeyes wasn’t a complete blowout, but with Minnesota falling 68-56 at home, it came close to turning into one.
Meanwhile, Penn State had enough points to win and then some against the Illinois Fighting Illini on Tuesday, taking their matchup 93-81. Guard Jalen Pickett took over for Penn State, finishing with 41 points (44% of total) and eight dimes.
Minnesota is expected to lose this next one by 8. Their home court has not been a bettor empire, as they have failed to beat the spread in ten of their 14 home games.
Minnesota is now 7-16 and Penn State is 15-11. A couple of stats to keep in the back of your head as you watch: The Golden Gophers are coming into the game with the 349th fewest takeaways in college basketball, averaging just ten. The Nittany Lions have had some struggles of their own as they rank 359th worst in college basketball in takeout, averaging just 9.4. One of these Achilles heels may end up tripping up the losing team.
How to Look
- When: Saturday at 9 pm ET
- Where: Williams Arena – Minneapolis, Minnesota
- television: Big Ten Network
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try it for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Continue: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Cost: $9.00
Odds
The Nittany Lions are a big 8-point favorite against the Golden Gophers, according to the latest college basketball odds.
The oddsmakers had a good feeling on the line for this one, as the game opened with the Nittany Lions as an 8.5 point favorite.
Over/Under: -110
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Series history
Minnesota and Penn State both have six wins in their last 12 games.
- March 09, 2022 – Penn State 60 vs. Minnesota 51
- February 17, 2022 – Penn State 67 vs. Minnesota 46
- February 12, 2022 – Minnesota 76 vs. Penn State 70
- March 03, 2021 – Penn State 84 vs. Minnesota 65
- February 08, 2020 – Penn State 83 vs Minnesota 77
- January 15, 2020 – Minnesota 75 vs. Penn State 69
- March 14, 2019 – Minnesota 77 vs. Penn State 72
- January 19, 2019 – Minnesota 65 vs. Penn State 64
- January 15, 2018 – Minnesota 95 vs. Penn State 84
- February 25, 2017 – Minnesota 81 vs. Penn State 71
- January 14, 2017 – Penn State 52 vs. Minnesota 50
- January 05, 2016 – Penn State 86 vs. Minnesota 77
