The Wisconsin Badgers are coming off an overtime win over Nebraska and have a shot at 7 wins on the year. The Minnesota Golden Gophers have lost 3 straight games and need a win to become bowl eligible. Let’s preview this game and give out a Wisconsin Badgers vs Minnesota Golden Gophers prediction.

Wisconsin Badgers Betting Preview 

The Wisconsin Badgers look for back-to-back wins for the first time since beating Purdue and Rutgers. Wisconsin is 2-2 SU on the road this season. Tanner Mordecai is completing 64.7 percent of his passes for 1,542 yards, 4 touchdowns and 3 interceptions. Will Pauling and Bryson Green have combined for 1,050 receiving yards and 4 touchdowns, while Skyler Bell has 38 receptions. The Wisconsin Badgers ground game is averaging 153.6 yards per contest, and Braelon Allen leads the way with 819 yards and 10 touchdowns. Defensively, Wisconsin is allowing 19.4 points and 335.5 yards per game. Hunter Wohler leads the Wisconsin Badgers with 101 tackles, Darryl Peterson has 4.5 sacks and Ricardo Hallman has 5 interceptions.

Wisconsin Badgers Team Facts

• Wisconsin has lost three of its last four November games as a favorite against non-AP-ranked teams.
• Wisconsin has failed to cover the spread in each of its last six November games against non-AP-ranked teams.
• Wisconsin has lost the first half in each of its last six games against conference opponents.
• Each of Wisconsin’s last four November road games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone UNDER the total points line.

Minnesota Golden Gophers Betting Preview 

The Minnesota Golden Gophers have lost to Illinois, Purdue and Ohio State during this losing streak. Minnesota looks to make a bowl appearance for a third straight season. Athan Kaliakmanis is completing 52.6 percent of his passes for 1,671 yards, 13 touchdowns and 8 interceptions. Daniel Jackson and Corey Crooms Jr. have combined for 1,086 receiving yards and 7 touchdowns, while Brevyn Spann-Ford has 23 receptions. The Minnesota Golden Gophers ground game is averaging 152.2 yards per contest, and Darius Taylor leads the way with 591 yards and 4 touchdowns. Defensively, Minnesota is allowing 26.8 points and 370.4 yards per game. Maverick Baranowski leads the Minnesota Golden Gophers with 52 tackles, Danny Striggow has 6 sacks and Tyler Nubin has 4 interceptions.

Minnesota Golden Gophers Team Facts

• Minnesota has won each of its last four games as an underdog against non-AP-ranked teams.
• Minnesota has covered the spread in each of its last seven games as an underdog against non-AP-ranked teams.
• Minnesota has won the first half in three of its last four home games against conference opponents.
• Nine of Minnesota’s last 11 home games against conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.

Randy’s Pick

The Wisconsin Badgers are probably the better team, but them on the road as favorites is a bit strange given their inconsistent ways. Wisconsin doesn’t have the offense to trust on the road, as it’s ranked 82nd in total offense and 103rd in scoring offense. The Minnesota Golden Gophers have offensive issues as well and their defense is worse, but they’re at home, and they need a win to become bowl eligible. There’s more motivation for Minnesota in this spot. Give me the home dog.