Certainly, a top betting on College Football Big Ten showdown occurs in the Twin Cities. The Minnesota Golden Gophers will host the Michigan State Spartans. Minnesota and Michigan State feature two dynamic coaching personalities. Namely, PJ Fleck is ripped for being the carnival barker of the Golden Gophers. Instead, he is producing the best era of Minnesota football in decades. And then Mel Tucker has proven to be the master of the transfer portal in transforming a dormant Spartan program. Minnesota and Michigan State are bowl bound. But they could be capable of much more.
Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Michigan State Spartans Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, September 24, 2022, 3:30 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Spartan Stadium, East Lansing, Michigan |
| TV Coverage: | Big Ten Network |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Minnesota | -2½ (-115) | 51 (-110) | -140 |  |
| Michigan State | +2½ (-105) | 51 (-110) | +120 | |
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Minnesota at Michigan State SBG Odds Overview
Michigan State is a favorite of sportsbook sharps. Especially in the role of the road dog. They are a consistent value in that role for Big Ten matchups. Casual support will come to Minnesota as a good team and home chalk.
Minnesota Golden Gophers Team Overview
Last game, the Minnesota Golden Gophers won 49-7 against the Colorado Buffaloes as 27.5-point favorites. The game went over the total of 47.5. Minnesota has a record of 3-0 straight up, 3-0 against the spread, and 2-1 over/under the total.
Namely, Mo Ibrahim ran for three touchdowns, and Tanner Morgan threw three more. In comparison, the Minnesota defense stifled Colorado in a decisive win on Saturday. The Gophers’ offense ranked first in FBS in total yards, and seventh in points scored entering the week. And it racked up 500 yards, including 349 yards in a 35-point first half. The starters scored touchdowns on six of their eight drives. While the Buffaloes’ offense managed 227 yards. It’s the first time in school history Colorado has lost its opening three games by 25 points or more.
Ibrahim grabbed another record too. His 202 rushing yards is a school-record fourth time he’s run for 200-plus yards in a game. Meanwhile, Morgan completed 11 of his 16 passes for 157 yards. After throwing an interception in the second quarter, Morgan threw two touchdown passes in the second quarter.
Michigan State Spartans Team Overview
Last game, the Michigan State Spartans lost 39-28 against the Washington Huskies as 3.5-point dogs. The game went over the total of 56.5. Michigan State has a record of 2-1 straight up, 2-1 against the spread, and 1-2 over/under the total. Accordingly, Washington QB Michael Penix Jr threw for 397 yards and four touchdowns on Saturday night. Penix was terrific for three quarters in a national primetime showcase. Washington led 29-8 at halftime and 36-14 after three quarters.
Overall, Penix completed 24 of 40 passes. And he just missed posting the eighth 400-yard passing game in Washington history. In comparison, MSU QB Payton Thorne threw for 323 yards and three TDs. And he led a pair of quick fourth-quarter scoring drives for Michigan State. Last year the Spartans had the worst pass defense in the country. Washington completely exposed the Spartans’ secondary. The Spartans surrendered nearly 400 yards passing in just three quarters.
Minnesota at Michigan State SBG Free Picks
As mentioned earlier, the Golden Gophers are off to an impressive online wagering start. And Michigan State has a vulnerable defense.
Minnesota at Michigan State SBG Best Bet: Minnesota Golden Gophers.