Minnesota at Wisconsin

Minny has been underrated by many since the beginning of the year. This team however, has turned it on after having lost 5 in a row to win some big games at home including beating Iowa, Purdue, Penn State on the road and Michigan State at home. However, this team's road record is a bit concerning seeing that they are 2-6. However, what is key about this game is that the total is 126.5 and getting nearly double digits in a game that is expected to be 68-58 (126) is huge. I'll take the points considering Minny will be more focused given their loss to Mich State and given that they lost to #8 PR Ohio State by 14 points - who is a better home team than Wisconsin. I do beleive Wisconsin wins this, but covering a near DD is tough. The last time Wisconsin beat a team by double digits was a struggling Indiana team and Minnesota is not similar to a struggling Indiana team that is spiraling down, but a team that ison the rise to make a bid for the dance. Wisconsin is not the same dominant team as early in the season as the road loss to Northwestern shows. Then again, they are a Big 10 team at home and at a pick'em they'd be solid but by double digits, I think this is not plausible as this team is bound to be in close games given the slower pace and closer games they get into. Especially with a total in the mid 120's, I'll take the 9 points for two stars.