Indiana vs Minnesota Prediction
Minnesota comes into this matchup after getting a gritty win over Iowa last week and they have won four of their last five games. The Golden Gophers are not a good offensive team, but their defense has been very strong. Indiana has also won four of their last five games, but they barely escaped a very average Michigan team last week in overtime. The Hoosiers have scored 20 points or fewer in three straight games, but they have allowed 19 or fewer in four straight. I think this is a game that Minnesota can keep close, especially with their strong defense. Take the Golden Gophers here.
Indiana Hoosiers Betting Preview
The Indiana Hoosiers are 7-1 (4-1) this season after they defeated Michigan in overtime by a score of 13-6 last week. Indiana led 6-0 at halftime, but they were shutout in the second half, before scoring in OT for the win. The Hoosiers were out gained by a total of 224-212, went 4-14 on third downs, and won the turnover battle by a total of 2-1 in the game. Josh Hoover threw for 81 yards and one interception, while Charlie Becker caught three passes for 32 yards. Turbo Richard rushed 19 times for 68 yards in the win.
Prior to that game, Indiana lost to Ohio State by a score of 19-15, but did defeat Nebraska by a score of 20-17 before that. The Hoosiers have scored 33.6 points per game with 228.1 passing yards and 191.5 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 12.0 points against per game this season. Josh Hoover has thrown for 1,741 yards with 18 touchdowns and one interception, while Charlie Becker has 42 catches for 726 yards and eight scores this season.
Minnesota Golden Gophers Betting Preview
The Minnesota Golden Gophers are 5-2 (3-1) this year after they defeated Iowa by a score of 13-10 in their last game. Minnesota was tied 3-3 at halftime, but they scored 10 points in the second half to get the win. The Golden Gophers were out gained by a total of 288-209, went 2-14 on third downs, and won the turnover battle by a total of 4-1 in the game. Drake Lindsey threw for 137 yards and one interception, while Javon Tracy caught seven passes for 45 yards. Xavier Ford rushed eight times for 33 yards in the win.
Prior to that game, Minnesota lost to Purdue by a score of 41-13, but did beat Michigan by a score of 20-14 before that. The Golden Gophers have scored 26.6 points per game with 222.3 passing yards and 100.1 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 20.1 points against per game this season. Drake Lindsey has thrown for 1,472 yards with nine touchdowns and six interceptions this year.
Why the Minnesota Golden Gophers will win
- Minnesota has won seven of its last eight games as an underdog against teams from Indiana.
- Indiana has lost seven of its last eight games after coming off overtime.
- Indiana has failed to cover the spread in each of its last six games at Memorial Stadium (Bloomington).
- Minnesota has covered the spread in seven of its last eight games as an underdog against teams from Indiana.
- The underdog has won the first quarter in each of Minnesota’s last four games.
- Minnesota has won the first half in seven of its last eight games as an underdog against teams from Indiana.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Minnesota’s last six road games have gone OVER the total points line.
- Five of Indiana’s last six October home games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone OVER the total points line.
Indiana Hoosiers Player Prop Facts
- Tobi Osunsanmi has recorded at least one sack in seven consecutive games – longest streak in the FBS, heading into Week 9.
Minnesota Golden Gophers Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 9, Darius Taylor leads Minnesota for touchdowns (6) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Indiana has recorded the equal-most home wins by a margin of 35+ points of any FBS team this season (3).
- Indiana ranks 1st among FBS teams for Q2 opponent points per game this season (1.6).
- Minnesota has won the third quarter in each of its last seven games – equal-longest active streak in the FBS.
- Minnesota ranks T4th among FBS teams for Q3 opponent points per game this season (1.4).