In this article, we will formulate a Wisconsin vs Minnesota Prediction for this College Football Week 14 game on Saturday, November 29th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Football matchup.
Minnesota Golden Gophers Preview
Minnesota has a 6-5 record this season and is sitting 8th in the Big Ten. They are coming off a 38-35 road loss against Northwestern. Offensively, Minnesota averages 23.8 points per game, ranking 96th in the nation, while defensively, they allow 24.9 points per game, which is 70th. Minnesota averages 303.7 total yards per game (202.9 passing and 100.8 rushing), while allowing 349.0 total yards per game (124.7 rushing and 224.3 passing).
Drake Lindsey leads Minnesota with 2,145 passing yards with 62.3% completed passes and 15 touchdowns. Darius Taylor leads the team in rushing yards with 454, while Lemeke Brockington has a team-high 44 receptions for 460 receiving yards. Defensively, Maverick Baranowski has a team-high 79 total tackles (37 of them solo), while Anthony Smith leads the team in sacks, with 10.5, and John Nestor has a team-high 3 interceptions.
Wisconsin Badgers Preview
Wisconsin has a 4-7 record this season and is sitting 16th in the Big Ten. They are coming off a 27-10 home win against Illinois. Offensively, Wisconsin averages 13.4 points per game, ranking 135th in the nation, while defensively, they allow 22 points per game, which is 47th. Wisconsin averages 251.7 total yards per game (132.3 passing and 119.5 rushing), while allowing 333.1 total yards per game (103.2 rushing and 229.9 passing).
Danny O’Neil leads Wisconsin with 635 passing yards with 67.8% completed passes and 5 touchdowns. Dilin Jones leads the team in rushing yards with 300, while Lance Mason has a team-high 26 receptions for 349 receiving yards. Defensively, Mason Posa has a team-high 52 total tackles (25 of them solo), while Darryl Peterson leads the team in sacks, with 6.5, and Ricardo Hallman and Preston Zachman lead the team with 2 interceptions each.
Wisconsin Badgers @ Minnesota Golden Gophers Betting Trends: Week 14
Why the Minnesota Golden Gophers will win
- The home team has won each of Minnesota’s last 11 games.
- Wisconsin has lost each of its last six road games.
- The underdog has covered the spread in each of Wisconsin’s last four games.
- Wisconsin has failed to cover the spread in six of its last seven November road games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Wisconsin has lost the first half in nine of its last 10 games against conference opponents.
Why the Wisconsin Badgers will win
- Minnesota has lost four of its last five home games in November.
- The road team has won each of the last three games between Wisconsin and Minnesota.
- The road team has covered the spread in 10 of the last 11 games between Wisconsin and Minnesota.
- Minnesota has failed to cover the spread in each of its last four November home games against non-AP-ranked teams.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Wisconsin’s last nine games against conference opponents have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Five of Minnesota’s last six games as an underdog have gone OVER the total points line.
Minnesota Golden Gophers Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 14, Anthony Smith ranks T6th amongst FBS players for sacks (10.5) this season.
Wisconsin Badgers Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 14, Vinny Anthony II ranks 15th amongst FBS players for kick return yards (446) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Minnesota ranks 128th among FBS teams for rushing yards per game this season (100.8).
- Minnesota ranks 125th among FBS teams for yards per game this season (303.7).
- Wisconsin has scored fewer than 15 points in four home games this season – most of any FBS team.
- Wisconsin ranks 136th among FBS teams for Q2 points per game this season (2.5).
Wisconsin vs Minnesota Prediction
In this Wisconsin vs Minnesota Prediction, Wisconsin is coming as -1-point road favorites. Minnesota has more wins than Wisconsin this season and has been undefeated in its 6 home games. On the flip side, Wisconsin has been winless in its four road games and are just 2-7 in their last 9 games. They also have the second-worst offense in the entire country, so they shouldn’t be favorited on the road in this spot. I like the value with the home dog in this matchup, so take Minnesota on the moneyline for plus money.