Minnesota Golden Gophers defeat Cincinnati Bearcats 63-61: Recap & Betting Results

Mon, Nov 9, 2026 · NCAAB · Minnesota Golden Gophers 63, Cincinnati Bearcats 61

The Minnesota Golden Gophers beat the Cincinnati Bearcats 63-61 on Monday, November 9, 2026, at Fifth Third Arena. The Minnesota Golden Gophers covered the spread as 7.5-point underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 144, with 124 points combined.

Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Cincinnati Bearcats final score and game recap

The Minnesota Golden Gophers won by 2 points.

Who covered the spread in Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Cincinnati Bearcats?

The Minnesota Golden Gophers covered the spread as 7.5-point underdogs and won outright, by 2 points.

The spread opened at Cincinnati Bearcats -6.5 and closed at Cincinnati Bearcats -7.5.

Did Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Cincinnati Bearcats go over or under the total?

The game went under: 124 points combined against a closing total of 144, under by 20.

The total opened at 144.5 and closed at 144.

Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Cincinnati Bearcats odds: sportsbook value and line movement

Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Minnesota Golden Gophers at +275 and the Cincinnati Bearcats at -350. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Cincinnati Bearcats a 74% favorite. The Minnesota Golden Gophers won as the underdog at +275: $275 profit on a $100 bet.

The spread moved toward the Cincinnati Bearcats between the open and the close, and the Minnesota Golden Gophers covered. The total moved down from 144.5 to 144, and the game went under.

This result left the Minnesota Golden Gophers 3-0 in the 2026-27 regular season (2-0 at home, 1-0 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 1 of 2 games with a closing line on file. All two of their games with a closing total went under. That made it three straight wins for the Minnesota Golden Gophers.

This result left the Cincinnati Bearcats 2-1 in the 2026-27 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 0 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went under.

What's next for Minnesota Golden Gophers and Cincinnati Bearcats?

Next for the Minnesota Golden Gophers: the Southern Jaguars at home on Thursday, November 12, 2026. Next for the Cincinnati Bearcats: at the Dayton Flyers on Saturday, November 14, 2026.