The Minnesota Golden Gophers (1-0) face the Eastern Michigan Eagles (1-0) on Saturday, September 9, 2023 at Huntington Bank Stadium. The Golden Gophers are undoubtedly the favorites in this one, with the line posted at 20 points. The over/under is 48 in the contest.
Minnesota vs. Eastern Michigan Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | -20 | -108 | -112 | 48 | -108 | -112 |
Computer Pick
| ATS | Total | Score prediction |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Michigan (+20) | Over (48) | Minnesota 33 Eastern Michigan 15 |
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
| Minnesota | Eastern Michigan | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 13 (115) | 33 (72) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 10 (28) | 23 (66) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 1 (40) | 1 (40) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 4 (7) | 0 (95) |
Minnesota vs. Eastern Michigan Betting Insights
Minnesota Stats and Trends
- Minnesota is winless against the spread this season (0-1-0).
- The average point total in Minnesota’s outings this year is 43.0, 5.0 fewer points than this game’s over/under.
Eastern Michigan Stats and Trends
- Eastern Michigan has compiled a 0-1-0 record against the spread this year.
- This year, games featuring Eastern Michigan has hit the over every time.
- EMU has a 55.0-point average over/under in their matchups this season, 7.0 more points than this game’s total.
Minnesota Players to Watch
- Athan Kaliakmanis has passed for 196 yards (24-for-44), with one touchdown and one interception (196 yards per game).
- Sean Tyler has 10 carries for a team-high 41 rushing yards (41 per game) and zero touchdowns.
- Bryce Williams has 14 rushing yards on six carries.
- Daniel Jackson has nine catches (zero targets) and paces his team with 68 receiving yards (68 ypg) and one touchdown.
- Corey Crooms has seven catches for 63 yards (63 per game).
- Brevyn Spann-Ford is averaging 45 yards per game, with five catches for 45 yards.
- This season Jah Joyner leads the team with one sack and has added one TFL.
- Maverick Baranowski’s seven tackles mean he’s the team’s tackle leader.
- Tyler Nubin has picked off two passes to lead the team while adding two passes defended.
Eastern Michigan Players to Watch
- This season Austin Smith has racked up 175 passing yards (175 per game) while going 19-for-28 (67.9%) and throwing for one touchdown with one interception. He has tacked on 27 rushing yards on four carries.
- Samson Evans has 16 attempts for a team-high 52 rushing yards (52 per game) and one touchdown.
- Tanner Knue has eight catches (zero targets) and paces his team with 73 receiving yards (73 per game) while scoring one touchdown.
- Jere Getzinger Jr. has been targeted zero times, and chipped in with 27 yards (on four catches).
- Andreas Paaske has caught one pass on zero targets for 21 yards.
- This season Tim Grant-Randall leads the team with one sack and has added one TFL and six tackles.
- Over the course of the current campaign, Joseph Sparacio has racked up 10 tackles and leads the team in tackles.
