The Michigan Wolverines and Minnesota Golden Gophers meet Saturday in week 6 college football action at Huntington Bank Stadium. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.
Michigan Wolverines Betting Preview
The Michigan Wolverines look for their second road win to remain undefeated on the season. Michigan looks for a third straight 6-0 start to a season. J.J. McCarthy is completing 79 percent of his passes for 1,071 yards, 10 touchdowns and 3 interceptions. Roman Wilson and Cornelius Johnson have combined for 582 receiving yards and 9 touchdowns, while Colston Loveland has 15 receptions. The Michigan Wolverines ground game is averaging 184 yards per contest, and Blake Corum leads the way with 425 yards and 9 touchdowns. Defensively, Michigan is allowing 6 points and 246.2 yards per game. Junior Colson leads the Michigan Wolverines with 25 tackles, Jaylen Harrell has 2.5 sacks and Mike Sainristil has 2 interceptions.
Michigan Wolverines Team Facts
- Michigan has won each of its last 25 games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Michigan has covered the spread in six of its last seven road games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Michigan has won the first half in 19 of its last 22 games against conference opponents.
- Each of Michigan’s last four October games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone UNDER the total points line.
Minnesota Golden Gophers Betting Preview
The Minnesota Golden Gophers look to remain unbeaten at home to improve to 4-2 on the season. Minnesota has won 8 of its last 10 home games. Athan Kaliakmanis is completing 58.7 percent of his passes for 745 yards, 5 touchdowns and 4 interceptions. Daniel Jackson and Corey Crooms Jr. have combined for 479 receiving yards and 4 touchdowns, while Le’Meke Brockington has 5 receptions. The Minnesota Golden Gophers ground game is averaging 193.2 yards per contest, and Darius Taylor leads the way with 532 yards and 4 touchdowns. Defensively, Minnesota is allowing 21.6 points and 361.4 yards per game. Maverick Baranowski leads the Minnesota Golden Gophers with 35 tackles, Danny Striggow has 3 sacks and Tyler Nubin has 3 interceptions.
Minnesota Golden Gophers Team Facts
- Minnesota has lost each of its last seven October games against AP-ranked teams.
- Minnesota has failed to cover the spread in six of its last seven games against AP-ranked teams.
- Minnesota has won the first half in four of its last five games against conference opponents.
- Each of Minnesota’s last eight October games as a home underdog have gone OVER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- Minnesota ranked 1st among FBS teams for Q2 points allowed per game last season (2.8).
- Minnesota ranked 1st among FBS teams for H1 points allowed per game last season (6.1).
- Michigan ranked 1st among FBS teams for Q4 points per game last season (12.9).
- Michigan ranked 1st among FBS teams for H2 points per game last season (22.8).
Randy’s Pick
The Minnesota Golden Gophers are usually a feisty team at home, and you can expect a nasty crowd under the lights. However, Minnesota has shown nothing on the offensive side up to this point, and that includes being 104th in total offense and 97th in scoring offense. The Michigan Wolverines have allowed single digit points in each of their first 5 games, so I doubt this is the game where the Gophers get off the mat offensively. Thick line for a road team, but I’ll lay it with the Wolverines.
