Minnesota Golden Gophers (2-2) vs. Michigan Wolverines (3-1)
Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Michigan Wolverines September 28 2024 – With the NCAAF poised for an exciting Week 5 action, the Minnesota Golden Gophers try to steal a road win from the Michigan Wolverines at the Michigan Stadium this coming Saturday. This particular match sees a typically struggling Minnesota side against a Michigan side that has performed quite well in their home matches. Fans of intense college football action should probably head for the top-ranked betting sites and have a look into some ways to make money before and during the game.
Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Michigan Wolverines September 28 2024 Game Info
| When: | Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 12:00 PM ET |
| Where: | Michigan Stadium |
| TV: | — |
| Stream: | Sofascore |
Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Michigan Wolverines Betting Odds
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
| Minnesota Golden Gophers | +385 | +12.5 (-110) | 40.5 Over -105 |
| Michigan Wolverines | -520 | -12.5 (-110) | 40.5 Under -115 |
The Wolverines are looking very strong in this contest with a moneyline of -520 and the performance they have had in the season coupled with the fact that they have easily won most of the games against the Gophers. The Gophers are however not the shopping centers with the long and thin lines at +385, a clear indicator that the betting markets do not believe they pose any threat of winning on the road. The spread which has been pegged at 12.5 points also goes to show the kind of gap that is anticipated in this match.
Max Brosmer QB vs. Davis Warren QB
With a completion percentage of 65.8% and passing yards of 836, Max Brosmer, Gophers’ quarterback, has had a rather impressive season with a few mediocre stats. Also, Brosmer recorded his longest pass as 39 yards which could come in handy when attempting to break down the Wolverines’ defense. Nonetheless, his tendency to fold under pressure as displayed by being sacked 8 times, may be a strong weapon for Michigan.
On the other side, the Wolverines Davis Warren has also logged a fairly encouraging completion percentage of 66.7% but with fewer yards and with lesser yards per attempt ratio. Warren’s abnormality has come from his turnover as he has 6 interceptions to only 2 TDs. He must quickly learn to deal with the highly pestering Gopher front and create very few turnovers if he is to be of significance to the team.
Ground and Air Attack: Gophers’ Perspective
Darius Taylor and Daniel Jackson, the key players on the offense will be Darius Taylor and Daniel Jackson. Taylor contributes with a solid propelling average of 6.3 yards per carry as well as two rushing touchdowns and one receiving score. Jackson has not scored any touchdowns as well; however, he has provided a comforting option to catch the ball, accumulating 268 yards. They will need to be able to make big plays if Minnesota desires to churn through the chains and gain some tempo.
Ground and Air Attack: Wolverines’ Perspective
Kalel Mullings has been a force in the backfield for Michigan accumulating 429 rushing yards as well as four rushing touchdowns on 8.1 yards per carry. His quick acceleration and ability to make plays could be key in the course of the game. Semaj Morgan, however, has escaped this although not as dramatically as Morgan with 62 yards receiving and one touchdown. The distribution of the offense in particular will assist in taking advantage of the weaknesses in the Gopher’s defense.
Minnesota Golden Gophers Betting Trends
Recent Minnesota betting trends are not too encouraging, with this team going just 2-9 ATS in their last 11 games against Michigan and even less effective in away matches. It is this disappointing record against the teams of the Big Ten that serves as a telling sign of how difficult it will be for the Gophers heading into this one.
Michigan Wolverines Betting Trends
On the other hand, the betting trends of Michigan reveal their consistency and supremacy over the rest of the teams, especially on home ground with a straight-up win of 19-1 in their last 20 matches. The fact that they have covered the spread in ten out of their last fifteen games means they relatively meet or exceed the betting lines given.
Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. Michigan Wolverines Betting Previews
Taking into consideration the statistics and how the two teams recently performed, Michigan so far seems to be the safer option to take. They have proven to be competitive in this encounter owing to their strong home record as well as their normal performances against Minnesota. The gap may appear rather large, but there are enough offensive and defensive weapons in Michigan’s arsenal to be able to cover the spread.
The same could be said for the prop bets and the over/under as these two teams have a history of overs when they meet so the over is an attractive proposition, especially with the Michigan flood. For the time being, and although an upset is not impossible, one ought to put safe bets with history and present, which at the moment offers heavy favoritism towards Michigan. For more thorough prediction and betting strategies check out the college football expert predictions.
Score Prediction: Michigan Wolverines 31, Minnesota Golden Gophers 17.
