Loyola Marymount at Minnesota

The Gophers have taken seven straight from opponents including a 79-58 win over Coppin State on New Year's day. Home favorites of 3.5 to 9.5 points in a non-conference game coming off a home blowout win by 20 points or more are a nice 162-103 (61%) since 1997. Minnesota is 7-1 SU athome and 5-2 ATS overall. They're scoring over 80 points per game over their last five. Loyola struggles on the road (39.8% shooting and 67 points per game). Over the past three seasons, they are 1-5 ATS as a road underdog of 6.5 to 9 points. Meanwhile, Minnesota is 11-3 ATS as a home favorite of 6.5 to 9 points since 1997. One star on the Golden Gophers as they are just too strong, especially at home.