The No. 2 Michigan Wolverines (5-0) and Minnesota Golden Gophers (3-2) clash with the Little Brown Jug at stake on Saturday, October 7, 2023 at Huntington Bank Stadium. The Wolverines are big favorites, by 19 points. The over/under is 46.5 in the outing.
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Michigan vs. Minnesota Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | -19 | -110 | -110 | 46.5 | -110 | -110 |
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Computer Pick
| ATS | Total | Score prediction |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan (-19) | Under (46.5) | Michigan 31 Minnesota 12 |
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
| Michigan | Minnesota | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 34.4 (41) | 24 (98) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 6 (1) | 21.6 (49) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 5 (29) | 6 (48) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 6 (76) | 10 (15) |
Michigan vs. Minnesota Betting Insights
Michigan Stats and Trends
- Michigan has won one game against the spread this season.
- The Wolverines have not covered the spread this season (0-3 ATS) when playing as at least 19-point favorites.
- So far this season, just one Michigan game has hit the over.
- Wolverines games have gone over 46.5 points only once this season (in five outings).
- The average point total in UM’s outings this year is 51.0, 4.5 more points than this game’s over/under.
Minnesota Stats and Trends
- Minnesota has covered just once in five matchups with a spread this year.
- This season, games featuring Minnesota have gone over the point total twice.
- The Gophers and their opponents have scored more than 46.5 combined points twice this season.
- Minnesota has had an average of 46.4 points scored in their games so far this season, 0.1 points fewer than this game’s over/under.
Michigan Players to Watch
- J.J. McCarthy leads the team with 1,071 passing yards (214.2 yards per game) and has a 79% completion percentage this year (83-of-105) while throwing 10 touchdowns with three interceptions. He also has 116 rushing yards on 16 carries with one touchdown, averaging 23.2 yards per game.
- Blake Corum has racked up a team-best 425 rushing yards (85 per game) and nine touchdowns.
- So far this year Donovan Edwards has rushed for 157 yards on 47 carries (31.4 ypg). Edwards also makes an impact in the passing game, catching 12 passes for 103 yards (20.6 ypg).
- Roman Wilson has 19 catches and paces his team with 326 receiving yards (65.2 ypg) while scoring eight touchdowns.
- Cornelius Johnson has chipped in with 15 receptions for 256 yards and one touchdown.
- Colston Loveland has 181 receiving yards on 15 receptions, averaging 36.2 yards per game.
Minnesota Players to Watch
- Athan Kaliakmanis leads the team with 745 passing yards (149 yards per game) and has a 58.7% completion percentage this year (71-of-121) while throwing five touchdowns with four interceptions. He also has 92 rushing yards on 31 carries with two touchdowns, averaging 18.4 yards per game.
- Darius Taylor has 87 carries for a team-high 532 rushing yards (133 per game) and four touchdowns.
- Sean Tyler has 183 yards on 40 carries (45.8 ypg).
- Daniel Jackson has hauled in 20 passes for a team-best 252 yards while scoring four touchdowns. He averages 63 yards per game.
- Corey Crooms has chipped in with 19 receptions for 227 yards.
- Le’Meke Brockington is averaging 24.3 yards per game, racking up five receptions for 73 yards and one touchdown.
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