In this season’s Quick Lane Bowl, the Minnesota Golden Gophers are the favorites, but by less than a touchdown (-3.5) over the Bowling Green Falcons. Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan will host the matchup on December 26, 2023, starting at 2:00 PM ET on ESPN. The over/under for the outing is 38.5 points.
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Minnesota vs. Bowling Green Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | -3.5 | -108 | -112 | 38.5 | -110 | -110 |
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Computer Pick
| ATS | Total | Score prediction |
|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green (+3.5) | Over (38.5) | Bowling Green 26 Minnesota 23 |
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 | Bowling Green | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 20.2 (116) | 26.3 (74) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 26.9 (68) | 23.5 (47) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 11 (40) | 17 (108) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 14 (43) | 19 (7) |
Minnesota vs. Bowling Green Betting Insights
Minnesota Stats and Trends
- Minnesota is 3-9-0 ATS this season.
- The Golden Gophers have covered the spread twice this season (2-3 ATS) when playing as at least 3.5-point favorites.
- So far this season, five of Minnesota’s 12 games have hit the over.
- Gophers games this season have featured more combined points than this contest’s total of 38.5 points nine times.
- Minnesota has an average point total of 45.0 in their games this year, 6.5 more points than this matchup’s over/under.
Bowling Green Stats and Trends
- Bowling Green has covered eight times in 12 chances against the spread this season.
- The Falcons have covered the spread three times this year (3-3 ATS) when playing as at least 3.5-point underdogs.
- Bowling Green and its opponent have combined to go over the point total seven out of 12 times this season.
- The Falcons have played nine games this season that finished with a point total over 38.5 points.
- The average total for BG games this season has been 46.1, 7.6 more points than this matchup’s over/under.
Minnesota Players to Watch
- This season, Athan Kaliakmanis has collected 1,838 passing yards (153.2 yards per game) while connecting on 156 of 294 passes (53.1% completion percentage), with 14 touchdowns and nine interceptions.
- Darius Taylor has churned out a team-high 591 rushing yards (118.2 yards per game) and scored four touchdowns. He has added nine catches for 81 yards (16.2 receiving yards per game).
- Jordan Nubin has run for 535 yards on 124 carries (89.2 yards per game), with three touchdowns on the ground this year.
- Daniel Jackson has hauled in 57 passes for a team-high 831 yards while scoring eight touchdowns. He averages 75.5 yards per game.
- Corey Crooms has hauled in 28 catches for 376 yards (37.6 yards per game).
- Brevyn Spann-Ford is averaging 23.9 yards per game, racking up 25 receptions for 239 yards and two touchdowns.
Bowling Green Players to Watch
- This year, Connor Bazelak has collected 1,709 passing yards (155.4 yards per game) while going 148-for-242 (61.2% completion percentage) and throwing 11 touchdowns and seven interceptions.
- Terion Stewart has churned out a team-high 762 rushing yards (84.7 yards per game) and scored eight touchdowns.
- Taron Keith has put up 390 rushing yards on 66 carries (32.5 yards per game), with four touchdowns on the ground this season. He also has 44 catches for 457 yards (38.1 per game) and three touchdowns.
- Harold Fannin Jr. has reeled in 39 passes for a team-high 573 yards while scoring six touchdowns. He averages 57.3 yards per game.
- Odieu Hiliare has racked up 380 yards on 35 receptions with three touchdowns, averaging 34.5 yards per game.
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