Well the Gophers played at Michigan State earlier in the season and they were totally dominated. That 24-point road loss was one where the Gophers were never in it. Richard Pitino vs. Tom Izzo is never a good matchup for Minnesota, moreso due to systems and style of play that just favor Michigan State.
Pitino is 2-6 against Michigan State with one of those wins coming in the Big Ten Tournament. In fact the Gophers have a 2-game win streak on a neutral floor over Michigan State. Can Minnesota flip the script and upset the 2-seeded Spartans?