Minnesota Golden Gophers – March Madness Team Predictions, Odds and Preview 2017

Minnesota Golden Gophers (Overall: 23-8, Conf: 11-7)

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Team Strengths:

Point-blank shots are usually gimmes but not against the Golden Gophers. Minnesota’s interior defense is unforgiving, as the team is No. 1 in the nation in blocks per game with 6.8. The Gophers block shots at a high rate, swatting away 10.6 of their opponents’ shots at the rim. Big man Reggie Lynch is second in the Division I with 3.5 BPG. He had a 27 blocks in a span of five games this season.

Team Weaknesses:

Three-point shooting isn’t a strong suit of Minnesota. The Gophers are just making 6.2 threes per game. Outside shooting hasn’t really been a point of emphasis for the team, as Minnesota launches a mere 17.8 three-point attempts game, 297th in the nation. A team that isn’t much of a threat beyond the arc doesn’t spread opposing defenses well and that could be a problem for Minnesota, especially when it finds itself playing catchup basketball.

Team Stats:

Category | Stat | Ranking
Points Per Game | 75.3 | 107
Rebounds Per Game | 39.9 | 13
Blocks Per Game | 6.8 | 1
3-Point Percentage | 34.5 | 190
Free Throw Percentage | 70.7 | 156

Starting Lineup:

Position | Name | PPG
C | Reggie Lynch | 8.4
PF | Amir Coffey | 12.1
SF | Jordan Murphy | 11.2
G | Akeem Springs | 9.5
G | Nate Mason | 15.5

Writer’s Prediction:

Minnesota reaches  the Round of 32.

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