Northwestern vs Minnesota: Battle for Momentum

0:00On March 7th, Northwestern Wildcats head to Minneapolis tonight to take on the Minnesota Golden Gofers at 9 p.m. Eastern. The Wildcats sit at 13 wins and 17 losses overall, with the 5 and 14 mark in Big 10 play. Minnesota is 14 and 16, 7 and 12 in conference. Betting line's favor, the Gofers by 3 and a half points, and the over-under is set at 133 and a half. Northwestern just dropped a tight 70 to 66 decision to produce, where Nick Martinelli poured in 28 points. The Gofers boasts a strong 12 and 4 record at home and hold opponents to few returnovers on average. Both squads have offensive edges that could clash. Minnesota averages 70.2 points per game, just under what Northwestern allows at 72.4. Meanwhile, the Wildcats score 73.4, testing Minnesota's defense that yields 68.5. This marks their second Big 10 meeting this season, after Minnesota's 84-78 win back

1:01on January 3rd. Kay Tyson led the Gofers with 24 points that night, while Martinelli countered with 26 for Northwestern. Kebunai on Tyson's 19.7 scoring average and sharp 3 points shooting for Minnesota, matched against Marnelli's 22. Martin-7 and rebounding for the Wildcats. Both teams are 4 and 6 over their last 10, so expect a gritty battle for momentum late in the season.