Minnesota Golden Gophers (6-3) vs. Rutgers Scarlet Knights (4-4)
November 9, 2024 12:00 pm EDT
The Line: Rutgers Scarlet Knights +6 / Minnesota Golden Gophers -6; Over/Under: +45.5
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The Minnesota Golden Gophers and Rutgers Scarlet Knights meet Saturday in week 11 college football action at SHI Stadium. Here’s a Rutgers vs Minnesota Prediction. This article will include a Rutgers vs Minnesota Pick.
Minnesota Golden Gophers Betting Preview
The Minnesota Golden Gophers beat Maryland and Illinois, and they play Penn State next. Minnesota has won 2 of its last 3 road games. Max Brosmer is completing 68.2 percent of his passes for 1,989 yards, 13 touchdowns and 4 interceptions. Daniel Jackson and Elijah Spencer have combined for 1,063 receiving yards and 7 touchdowns, while Darius Taylor has 43 receptions.
The Minnesota Golden Gophers ground game is averaging 112.4 yards per contest, and Taylor leads the way with 644 yards and 8 touchdowns. Defensively, Minnesota is allowing 16.8 points and 290.6 yards per game. Cody Lindenberg leads the Minnesota Golden Gophers with 62 tackles, Jah Joyner has 4.5 sacks and Koi Perich has 5 interceptions.
Rutgers Scarlet Knights Betting Preview
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights lost to UCLA and USC, and they play Maryland next. The Rutgers Scarlet Knights have won 3 of their last 5 home games. Athan Kaliakmanis is completing 54.1 percent of his passes for 1,650 yards, 9 touchdowns, and 5 interceptions. Dymere Miller and Ian Strong have combined for 747 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns, while KJ Duff has 13 receptions.
The Rutgers Scarlet Knights ground game is averaging 181.6 yards per contest, and Kyle Monangai leads the way with 931 yards and 10 touchdowns. Defensively, Rutgers is allowing 24.8 points and 393.9 yards per game. Dariel Djabome leads the Rutgers Scarlet Knights with 70 tackles, Kyonte Hamilton has 2.5 sacks and Shaquan Loyal has 2 interceptions.
Why the Minnesota Golden Gophers will win
- Rutgers has lost each of its last 13 home games in November.
- Minnesota has won each of its last four games.
- Minnesota has covered the spread in each of its last six games as a favorite.
- Rutgers has failed to cover the spread in each of its last six games in November.
- Minnesota has won the first quarter in three of its last four games against conference opponents.
- Rutgers has lost the first half in seven of its last eight games against conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Rutgers’ last seven home games in November have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of Minnesota’s last three games in November have gone UNDER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- Rutgers ranks T124th among FBS teams for 4th down conversion percentage this season (35.0).
- Rutgers ranks T117th among FBS teams for red zone percentage this season (75.7).
- Minnesota ranks 1st among FBS teams for 4th down conversion percentage this season (87.5).
- Minnesota ranks 2nd among FBS teams for interceptions this season (15).
Rutgers vs Minnesota Prediction
The Minnesota Golden Gophers are playing their best ball of the season with four straight wins, and they’ve covered five straight games. The Rutgers Scarlet Knights have allowed 35 or more points in their last 3 games and their offense is now 85th in scoring offense. Minnesota is 7-1-1 ATS on the season and have covered 8 of its last 10 games as a favorite. Hard to lean toward Rutgers in this spot as this is two teams heading in different directions. Give me Minnesota by a touchdown.
