Minnesota at Illinois

Minnesota is not going to get into a running match in this one. The Gophers are fourth in the 18-team Big Ten in points given up (66.8 per game), while allowing 42.2% shooting. Minnesota is on a 6-3 SU, 5-4 ATS run, including 3-2 ATS as an underdog. They were dogs by 8.5, 5, and 4.5 to Indiana, Iowa, and Northwestern, but won them all, allowing 64, 67, and 78 points. Illinois comes home from a two-game trek, playing three of its last four away from home. Play Minnesota.