Since 1890 the Wisconsin Badgers and Minnesota Golden Gophers have fought it out on the gridiron. Once upon a time, these programs played for the Slab of Bacon Trophy, which disappeared in 1943. Now the Gophers and Badgers play for Paul Bunyan’s Axe. That College Football betting tradition began in 1948. But Saturday also offers an even bigger prize. Wisconsin can clinch the Big Ten West with a win. Specifically, Wisconsin and Minnesota are two of the most physical teams in the sport. Linemen that are big and tough are the focal point of both programs’ success.
Wisconsin Badgers vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers NCAAF Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, November 27, 2021, 4 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Huntington Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| Wisconsin at Minnesota TV Coverage: | FOX |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Wisconsin | -7 (+105) | 39 (-110) | -260 |  |
| Minnesota | +7 (-125) | 39 (-110) | +220 | |
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Wisconsin Badgers at Minnesota Golden Gophers SBG Odds Overview
On the whole, Wisconsin is the bigger brand in the eyes of the masses. Since 1993 the Badgers have been sports betting regular bowl program and Big Ten title contender. Minnesota had a phenomenal 2019 season. But gamblers think of the Golden Gophers as inconsistent. And in this matchup, most squares see Wisconsin as the deeper team.
Wisconsin Badgers Team Overview
Last week, Wisconsin got past Nebraska 35-28 as 10-point home chalk. And then the game went over the total of 43.5. Now UW has a record of 8-3 straight up, 6-5 against the spread, and 6-5 over/under. Overall, Wisconsin ranks 75th for total offense and 76th for scoring offense. While defensively, the Badgers rank 2nd overall and 5th for points allowed.
Braelon Allen rushed for 228 yards and three touchdowns. Including a tiebreaking 53-yarder with 3:50 remaining to power the Badgers. Allen, who had 22 carries, has rushed for over 100 yards in each of Wisconsin’s last seven games.
Minnesota Golden Gophers Team Overview
Last week Minnesota dropped Indiana 35-14 as 8-point road favorites. The game went over the total of 43. As a result, the Golden Gophers are 7-4 straight up, 6-4-1 against the spread, and 6-5 over/under. Overall, Minnesota ranks 92nd for total offense and 79th for scoring offense. Defensively, the Golden Gophers rank 4th overall and 15th for points allowed.
Wisconsin Badgers at Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. The Line
- On the road, Wisconsin is 63% against the spread
- In conference action, the Badgers are 52% against the spread
- As an away team, the Badgers are 54% under the total
- In conference games, Wisconsin is 54% under the total
- At home, Minnesota is 46% against the spread
- In conference action, the Golden Gophers are 67% against the spread
- As a home team, Minnesota is 60% over the total
- And then in conference games, the Golden Gophers are 59% over the total
- Wisconsin is 3-2-1 against the spread vs. Minnesota
- Also, the Badgers and Golden Gophers are 1-3 over/under the total
- At Minnesota, Wisconsin is 3-1 vs. the odds against the Golden Gophers
- These two teams are 2-3 over/under the total at Minnesota
Wisconsin Badgers at Minnesota Golden Gophers SBG Free Picks
To be exact, if it wins at Minnesota, Wisconsin will clinch its fourth Big Ten championship game appearance in the last six years. As mentioned earlier, Wisconsin is a strong College Football betting value on the road and against Minnesota.
Wisconsin at Minnesota SBG Best Bet: Wisconsin Badgers.