Iowa vs Minnesota Picks and Prediction – 1/15/2024

By: Thomas Pemberton |

Last Updated: 01/14/2024 at 9:00 PM ET

Iowa at Minnesota 01/15/24 - College Basketball Picks & Predictions
Game Start: 1/15/2024, 11:00 PM UTC

The Iowa Hawkeyes head to Minnesota on Monday to take on the Golden Gophers. Iowa is 9th in the Big Ten with a 10-6 record. The Hawkeyes have won six of their last ten games and have won two straight. Iowa is 0-4 on the road this season. The Hawkeyes are 5th best in the country averaging 87.1 points scored per game. Stay up to date with our expert' college basketball picks. 

The Iowa Hawkeyes beat Nebraska in their last game played 94-76. Owen Freeman led Iowa in the win with 22 points and 10 rebounds. Payton Sandford added 19 points and 10 rebounds as well. Ben Krikke leads the Hawkeyes on the season with an average of 16.4 points scored per game. 

The Minnesota Golden Gophers are 5th in the Big Ten with a 12-4 record. The Golden Gophers have won eight of their last ten games. Minnesota is 11-1 on their home court this season. Minnesota is 7th best in the country averaging 19.1 assists per game. 

The Minnesota Golden Gophers lost to Indiana in their last game played 74-62. Pharrel Payne led the way in the loss with 17 points scored and 10 rebounds. Dawson Garcia added 14 points. Garcia leads the Golden Gophers leads Minnesota on the season with an average of 16.5 points scored per game.

Iowa vs Minnesota Prediction

Iowa vs Minnesota Pick Analysis

Betting Trends for Minnesota vs Iowa

Iowa

The total has gone OVER in 7 of Iowa's last 9 games when playing on the road against Minnesota.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Iowa's last 5 games against an opponent in the Big Ten conference.

Minnesota

Minnesota is 9-1 ATS in their last 10 games.
Minnesota is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games played on a Monday.

Our Free NCAA Basketball Pick for Minnesota vs Iowa

Minnesota Golden Gophers +1

Iowa has four players averaging double digit points scored per game. Iowa beat Minnesota last season 12 points. Minnesota is 13-2-1 against the spread this season. The Golden Gophers show value as a home underdog. Take Minnesota at home where they play best as Iowa has yet to win a road game. Final Score Prediction, Minnesota Golden Gophers win and cover ATS 75-73.