Indeed, the rampaging and undefeated Michigan Wolverines have a playoff look. Two weeks ago, the Minnesota Golden Gophers blew a 31-10 4th quarter lead in a loss at the meek Northwestern Wildcats. The debacle set off alarm bells for fans and gamblers. And head coach PJ Fleck is feeling the NCAA Football Betting heat. At the onset of his tenure, Fleck led fans to believe that Big Ten championships and Rose Bowls beckoned. Yet, that has not been the case. This week brings a serious challenge. The Michigan Wolverines are coming to Minnesota.
Michigan Wolverines vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers NCAAF Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, October 7, 2023, 7:30 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Huntington Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN |
| TV Coverage: | NBC and Peacock |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Michigan | -20 -110 | 47½ -110 | -1500 |  |
| Minnesota | +20 -110 | 47½ -110 | +900 | |
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Michigan Wolverines Team Overview
Last game, the Michigan Wolverines won 45-7 against the Nebraska Cornhuskers as 17.5-point road favorites. The game went over the offshore bookmaker total of 40. Michigan has a record of 5-0 straight up, 1-3-1 against the spread, and 1-4 over/under the total. Michigan ranks 59th for total offense, 75th for passing, 41st for rushing, and 39th for scoring. Defensively, they rank 4th overall, 12th against the pass, 14th against the rush, and 1st for points allowed. Also, Michigan ranks 15th for fewest turnovers lost and 47th for takeaways.
JJ McCarthy passed for two touchdowns to Roman Wilson and ran for another. The defense shut out Nebraska until the final five minutes in a victory in record heat at Memorial Stadium. Michigan made fast work of the Cornhuskers, scoring on its first three possessions and leading 28-0 at the half.
On a sunny afternoon when the temperature reached a record high of 96 degrees shortly after kickoff, Michigan went 75 yards in 11 plays on the first series. The Wolverines converted a fourth-and-1 two plays before McCarthy threw a dart to Wilson in the back of the end zone for a 29-yard touchdown.
Blake Corum had 74 yards on 16 carries to lead a Michigan rushing attack, producing a season-high 249 yards. The Huskers entered the game second nationally in rushing defense, allowing none of their first four opponents to run for more than 58 yards. The Wolverines extended their conference win streak to 17 games, the longest in the nation.
Minnesota Golden Gophers Team Overview
Last game, the Minnesota Golden Gophers won 35-24 against the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns as 9-point home favorites. The game went over the total of 49.5. Minnesota has a record of 3-2 straight up, 1-4 against the spread, and 2-3 over/under the total. Minnesota ranks 104th for total offense, 125th for passing, 33rd for rushing, and 97th for scoring. Defensively, they rank 61st overall, 80th against the pass, 54th against the rush, and 45th for points allowed. Also, Minnesota ranks 20th for fewest turnovers lost and 7th for takeaways.
Daniel Jackson caught two touchdown passes Saturday, and Minnesota pulled away in the second half to beat Louisiana-Lafayette and end a two-game slide. Minnesota won without freshman running back Darius Taylor. Instead, Zach Evans ran for 85 yards with his first 15 carries of the season. At the same time, Bryce Williams had 53 yards and a score. And then Sean Tyler had 47 yards. Kaliakmanis added 17.
Michigan at Minnesota SBG Free Picks
In this situation, Michigan owns the better NCAA Football Betting personnel and resume.
Michigan at Minnesota SBG Best Bet: Michigan Wolverines.