The Minnesota Golden Gophers (0-0) will face off against their Big Ten-rival, the Nebraska Cornhuskers (0-0) in a matchup on Thursday, August 31, 2023 at Huntington Bank Stadium. The Golden Gophers are significant favorites in this one, with the spread posted at 7.5 points. The over/under in this outing is 43 points.
Minnesota vs. Nebraska Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | -7.5 | -110 | -110 | 43 | -110 | -110 |
Computer Pick
| ATS | Total | Score prediction |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota (-7.5) | Over (43) | Minnesota 31 Nebraska 14 |
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.
Team Stat Comparison (2022)
| Minnesota | Nebraska | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 28.2 (60) | 22.6 (105) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 13.8 (4) | 27.6 (65) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 13 (22) | 18 (75) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 17 (60) | 15 (79) |
Minnesota vs. Nebraska Betting Insights (2022)
Minnesota Stats and Trends
- Minnesota compiled a 7-6-0 record against the spread last season.
- The Golden Gophers had an ATS record of 5-3 when playing as at least 7.5-point favorites last season.
- Minnesota and its opponent combined to hit the over in five of 13 contests last season.
- The Golden Gophers and their opponents went over 43 combined points in four of 13 games last season.
- Minnesota had an average point total of 44.7 in its contests last season, 1.7 more points than the over/under for this game.
Recent Head-to-Head Matchups
Minnesota has a 3-0 advantage over Nebraska in the last three matchups between these two squads. In those games against the Cornhuskers, the Golden Gophers have a 2-1 record against the spread with those games eclipsing the total on one occasion. Minnesota outscored Nebraska 74-53 in those three head-to-head matchups.
Nebraska Stats and Trends (2022)
- Nebraska went 5-6-0 ATS last year.
- The Cornhuskers were an underdog by 7.5 points or more seven times last year, and covered the spread in four of those matchups.
- A total of three of Nebraska games last year went over the point total.
- The Cornhuskers played five games last season that finished with a combined score higher than 43 points.
- Nebraska’s contests last year had a 52.9-point average over/under, 9.9 more points than this game’s point total.
Minnesota Players to Watch (2022 Stats)
- Last season Tanner Morgan racked up 1,382 passing yards (153.6 per game) while going 107-for-162 (66%) and throwing for nine touchdowns with five interceptions.
- Mohamed Ibrahim took 320 attempts for 1,665 rushing yards a season ago (138.8 per game) and scored 20 touchdowns.
- Last season Treyson Potts rushed for 474 yards on 101 carries (39.5 yards per game), with three rushing touchdowns.
- Daniel Jackson grabbed 37 passes for 557 yards last year and scored five touchdowns. He was targeted zero times, and averaged 55.7 receiving yards.
- Brevyn Spann-Ford tacked on 42 catches for 497 yards and two touchdowns.
- Michael Brown-Stephens caught 22 passes on zero targets for 338 yards, averaging 42.3 yards per game.
- Danny Striggow had a strong body of work a year ago, notching two sacks, three TFL, 18 tackles, and one interception.
- Mariano Sori-Marin collected 97 tackles, three TFL, and one sack over his last campaign.
- Tyler Nubin intercepted four passes while adding 54 tackles, two TFL, and two passes defended a season ago.
Nebraska Players to Watch (2022 Stats)
- Casey Thompson collected 2,407 passing yards (240.7 per game) with a 63.1% completion percentage last season (173-for-274), throwing for 17 touchdowns with 10 interceptions.
- Anthony Grant rushed for 915 yards on 218 carries (76.3 yards per game) and scored six touchdowns a season ago.
- Ajay Allen amassed 190 rushing yards on 33 carries with two touchdowns on the ground last season.
- Last year Trey Palmer hauled in 71 passes for 1,043 yards (86.9 per game) and nine touchdowns.
- Marcus Washington added 471 yards on 31 catches and one touchdown. He was targeted zero times, and averaged 39.3 receiving yards last year.
- Travis Vokolek caught 20 passes on zero targets for 240 yards and two TDs.
- Last season Garrett Nelson racked up five sacks, eight TFL and 61 tackles.
- Luke Reimer’s 2022 campaign saw him total 75 tackles, one TFL, and one interception.
- Malcolm Hartzog picked off three passes while adding 22 tackles, one TFL, and two passes defended a season ago.
