Minnesota vs. Santa Clara is tonight's high-conviction pick from Action PRO hoops projections.
Tonight's college basketball showdown between the Golden Gophers and the Broncos tips off at 9:30 p.m. ET from Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, California, and will air on truTV. This marks the first meeting of the season between the two squads. The market currently has the Broncos favored by 5.5 points, with an over/under of 139.5. However, after running our advanced betting models, PRO Projections paint a different picture.
Here's where the value's at Friday night.
Minnesota vs. Santa Clara Prediction | A High-Conviction Pick
Transitioning to our expert analysis, the premium PRO Projections resource is clutch in this spot.
Our models, which calculate true odds and compare them to market lines, assign this game a strong A- edge for taking Minnesota on the spread. While the sportsbook line sits at Santa Clara -5.5, the PRO model projects a fair number closer to Minnesota +3.2, signaling clear value on the underdog. This earns an A- grade, the highest grade and biggest edge across all of Friday's spreads at the time of writing.
PRO Projections Pick: Minnesota Spread
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