The No. 12 Michigan Wolverines, with a record of 3-1, are set to host the Minnesota Golden Gophers, who are 2-2, on Saturday afternoon following their significant victory over the then-No. 11 USC. In their recent game, Michigan showcased a formidable running game, accumulating a total of 290 rushing yards in their 27-24 triumph over the Trojans. Meanwhile, Minnesota seeks to regroup after a 31-14 defeat to Iowa last week. In their previous matchup last season, Michigan dominated Minnesota with a 52-10 road victory during their national championship run.
Kickoff is scheduled for noon ET at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor. The Wolverines are favored by 10.5 points, according to the latest odds, with an over/under of 34.5 total points. Before making any predictions regarding the Minnesota vs. Michigan matchup, it’s advised to review the insights provided by the SportsLine model.
This model conducts 10,000 simulations for each FBS college football game and has reported profits exceeding $2,000 for $100 bettors on top-rated picks against the spread. The model had a successful 13-9 season last year for its top-rated spread choices, consistently delivering solid returns for followers.
The SportsLine model has focused on the Minnesota vs. Michigan game, providing recommendations for betting lines:
– Spread: Michigan -10.5
– Over/under: 34.5 points
– Money line: Michigan -448, Minnesota +336
Reasons Michigan may cover the spread include its strong rushing performance, as the Golden Gophers struggled against Iowa, conceding 272 rushing yards in that game. Wolverines’ senior running back Kalel Mullings had a standout performance against USC, rushing for 159 yards and two touchdowns, while senior Donovan Edwards contributed 74 yards. Minnesota has struggled against Michigan in this matchup, covering the spread just twice in their last 11 encounters and failing to cover in their last five Big Ten games.
On the other hand, Minnesota could find opportunities to cover due to Michigan’s limited passing attack. The Wolverines exhibited struggles securing first downs in the latter half of their game against USC. Minnesota’s quarterback, Max Brosmer, has thrown for 836 yards and five touchdowns this season, and running back Darius Taylor is averaging 6.3 yards per carry.
The SportsLine model highly recommends observing further predictions and insights for this game, noting that the simulations indicate leaning towards the Over, along with a point-spread pick that has been successful in over 50% of simulations. For detailed predictions and which side of the spread to consider, interested readers should check SportsLine.