Minnesota vs Northwestern Basketball Odds

The Golden Gophers will play the Wildcats on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 5:00 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.

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Key Matchup Stats

Looking into the second half of the 2025-26 college basketball season, Minnesota and Northwestern are set to hit the hardwood on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026. Luckily, we have some clear performance trends emerging now that each team has more than a dozen games under their belts. Use the following data to help analyze this matchup and to place an intelligent wager on its ultimate outcome.

SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - With the 2025-26 season in full stride, Minnesota currently has a 96.33 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Northwestern is 95.33.
Away Minnesota - Minnesota starts this game with a 0-2 record as an away team, ranking them 3rd in the Big Ten Conference for away team wins.
Home Northwestern - Northwestern meets Minnesota boasting a 6-2 record as a home team. They currently rank 4th in the Big Ten Conference for home team wins.
Conference Win Percentage - Minnesota currently ranks 2nd (0.500) in the Big Ten Conference, with Northwestern now standing 3rd (0.000) for their conference win percentage in the 2025 Big Ten Conference for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
Overall Win Percentage - Minnesota has a 0.615 overall win percentage, with Northwestern matching up with a 0.615 overall win percentage.
Team Records - Minnesota currently possesses 8-5 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Northwestern has tallied a 8-5 standing as the 2025-26 college basketball season continues to unfold.

Moneyline Mage

Spelling out the winners with humor since the middle ages.

Hocus pocus! Minnesota 8-5 overall, 1-1 in Big Ten. Northwestern 8-5 overall, 0-2 in conference.

Conference records crucial for tournament seeds. Minnesota on a 3-game winning streak. Northwestern won their last game.

Review the tables below for best point spread, total, and moneylines. Bet legally at BetRivers and BetMGM. Check each team's futures odds and current standings below.

Best Golden Gophers at Wildcats Odds

**Best Point Spread Betting Odds**
Underdog Minnesota	Favorite Northwestern
+5.5 -115 BetMGM Bet	-5.5 -105 BetMGM Bet

Northwestern has a -5.5 -105 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. Minnesota has a +5.5 -115 point spread at BetMGM OH. Minnesota is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

**Best Total Betting Odds**
Over	Under
140.5 o -115 BetMGM Bet	140.5 u -105 BetMGM Bet

BetMGM has the best over line of 140.5 points. Risk $115 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 140.5 points. Risk $105 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

**Best Moneyline Betting Odds**
Underdog Minnesota	Favorite Northwestern
+185 BetMGM Bet	-225 BetMGM Bet

Northwestern is the -225 moneyline favorite. Risk $225 to win $100 on Northwestern at BetMGM. Minnesota is the +185 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $185 on Minnesota. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the Minnesota vs Northwestern College Basketball game on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026?

Northwestern is a -5.5 -105 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Minnesota is a +5.5 -115 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Minnesota vs Northwestern College Basketball game on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026?

The best over line is 140.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 140.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the Minnesota vs Northwestern College Basketball game on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026?

Northwestern is a -225 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Minnesota is a +185 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

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Game	BetMGM Bet
Minnesota Northwestern 1/03/26 5:00pm EST	+5.5 -115 -5.5 -105

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Underdog Minnesota - Minnesota bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.

A +5.5 Minnesota underdog bet wins if they lose by 5 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 6 or more.

Favorite Northwestern - Northwestern bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.

A -5.5 Northwestern favorite bet wins if they win by 6 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 5 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

Minnesota at Northwestern Prop Bets

Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.

College Basketball Prop Bets
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	BetMGM Bet
Minnesota Northwestern First to 5 Points 1/03/26 5:00pm EST	+100 -140 Bet
Minnesota Northwestern First to 10 Points 1/03/26 5:00pm EST	+110 -155 Bet
Minnesota Northwestern First to 15 Points 1/03/26 5:00pm EST	+115 -160 Bet
Minnesota Northwestern Game to Overtime 1/03/26 5:00pm EST	Yes +800 No -3000 Bet

Team Standings

2025-2026 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - Minnesota, Northwestern
Team	W-L	Win%	Home	Away	Conf	CGB	Conf%	Strk
Minnesota	11-14	0.440	10-4	1-7	4-10	+9.5	0.286	L2
Northwestern	10-16	0.385	7-7	2-7	2-13	+12	0.133	L5

Minnesota & Northwestern Futures Odds

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Minnesota Championship Odds

2025-26 Minnesota NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Odds
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Northwestern Championship Odds

2025-26 Northwestern NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Odds
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How to Bet on the Game

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How to Bet on the Minnesota vs Northwestern College Basketball Game

Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026 at 5:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Minnesota vs Northwestern Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.

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