Minnesota vs. Michigan State Prediction, Odds, College Basketball Picks [1/18/2024]

Michigan State will square off with Minnesota in College Basketball action at Jack Breslin Students Events Center on Thursday, commencing at 6:30PM ET.

Dimers.com's full betting preview for Thursday's Minnesota vs. Michigan State matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Minnesota vs. Michigan State Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used innovative machine learning and data to simulate the outcome of Thursday's College Basketball game between Minnesota and Michigan State 10,000 times, in keeping with our coverage of College Basketball picks.

Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives Michigan State an 85% chance of beating Minnesota, and our predicted final score has Michigan State winning 75-65.

According to our model, Minnesota (+11.5) has a 56% chance of covering the spread, while the 140.5-point Over/Under has a 52% chance of going over.

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Minnesota vs. Michigan State Odds

We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Minnesota	Michigan State
Spread	+11.5 (+100)	-11.5 (-115)
Moneyline	+550	-780
Total	o140.5 (-105)	u140.5 (-110)

• Michigan State is currently the -11.5 favorite versus Minnesota, with -115 at BetMGM Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the underdog Minnesota (+11.5) to cover the spread, BetMGM also has the best odds currently on offer at +100.
• FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for Michigan State at -780. That means you can risk $780 to win $100 for a total payout of $880 if it gets the W.
• DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for Minnesota at +550, where you can bet $100 to profit $550, earning a total payout of $650 if it wins.
• The Over/Under sits at 140.5 with DraftKings, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -105, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at -110.

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

As always, check out all the sportsbooks available in your state for the best College Basketball odds and lines.

Minnesota vs. Michigan State Picks

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have determined the best betting picks to place on this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Spread	Minnesota +11.5	+100 🔥
Moneyline	Minnesota	+550
Total	Over 140.5	-105

Any time you see a 🔥, that means it's one of our best free picks today across all major pro and college sports.

While Michigan State is more likely to win the game, betting on Minnesota moneyline is the best option because of the 1.2% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges published on Dimers is pivotal to being a profitable sports bettor in the long run.

Our College Basketball best bets are based on detailed simulations and gambling expertise to serve you the best possible plays every day of the year.

Remember, our model updates frequently, so keep checking this article for any changes to our betting insights before Minnesota vs. Michigan State on Thursday January 18, 2024.

Minnesota vs. Michigan State Game Information

Thursday's matchup between Michigan State and Minnesota in College Basketball at Jack Breslin Students Events Center is scheduled to begin at 6:30PM ET.

• Who: Minnesota vs. Michigan State
• Date: Thursday January 18, 2024
• Time: 6:30PM ET / 3:30PM PT
• Venue: Jack Breslin Students Events Center

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Conclusion

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