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The Quick Lane Bowl will feature a matchup between the Minnesota Golden Gophers and the Bowling Green Falcons.
Minnesota vs. Bowling Green Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 1.5 points, with oddsmakers listing Minnesota as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, Minnesota has -131 odds to pick up the win, while Bowling Green is listed at +106 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the total for the game is set at 44.5 points.
Game Info
How to Watch Minnesota vs. Bowling Green Live?
- Game Day: Tuesday, December 26, 2023
- Game Time: 2:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Location: Detroit, Michigan
- Stadium: Ford Field
Betting Preview
Minnesota
Minnesota has been a bottom-25 offense this year, ranking ninth-worst with 303.7 yards per contest. The defense is ranked 59th in the FBS (374.1 yards allowed per game). Minnesota has been a bottom-25 scoring offense this year, ranking 19th-worst with 20.2 points per contest. The defensive unit ranks 71st in the FBS (26.9 points allowed per game). Minnesota has been a bottom-25 pass offense this season, ranking ninth-worst with 153.2 passing yards per game. The Ddfensive unit is ranked 57th in the FBS (219.2 passing yards allowed per game). Offensively, Minnesota ranks 78th in the FBS with 150.5 rushing yards per game. Meanwhile, the defensive unit ranks 71st in rushing yards allowed per contest (154.9). Despite having a bottom-25 defense on third down that ranks seventh-worst in the FBS (47.2% third-down conversion rate), Minnesota has had more success on offense, ranking 108th in the FBS by posting a 34.8% third-down conversion rate. Minnesota has forced 14 total turnovers (44th in the FBS) this season and have turned it over 11 times (38th in the FBS) for +3a turnover margin of +3, 41st-ranked in college football.
Bowling Green
Bowling Green is posting 327.6 total yards per game on offense this season (104th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is allowing 330.3 total yards per game (29th-ranked). Bowling Green is posting 26.3 points per contest on offense this season (74th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is allowing 23.5 points per contest (50th-ranked) on defense. Bowling Green’s pass defense has been leading the way for the team, as it ranks 25th-best in the FBS with 192.7 passing yards surrendered per contest. In terms of offense, it is compiling 186.1 passing yards per game, which ranks 108th. With 141.5 rushing yards per game on offense, Bowling Green ranks 89th in the FBS. Defensively it ranks 44th, surrendering 137.6 rushing yards per contest. Bowling Green ranks 18th-worst in third-down conversion rate (33.3%), but it has been more productive defensively, ranking 60th in the FBS with a 38.3% third-down rate allowed. Bowling Green has registered 19 forced turnovers (seventh in the FBS) and committed 17 turnovers (107th in the FBS) this season for a +2 turnover margin that ranks 47th in the FBS.
Minnesota vs. Bowling Green Betting Analysis
Minnesota Betting Insights
Minnesota is 3-9-0 against the spread this season. Minnesota is 2-5 ATS when playing as at least 1.5-point favorites. This season, five Minnesota games have gone over the point total. The Golden Gophers have been the moneyline favorite seven total times this season. They’ve gone 4-3 in those games. When they have played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -131 or shorter, the Golden Gophers have a 2-3 record (winning 57.1% of their games).
Bowling Green Betting Insights
Bowling Green has covered the spread eight times this year (8-4-0). In games this season when an underdog by 1.5 points or more, Bowling Green has gone 4-3 against the spread. Bowling Green’s games have finished with a final combined score above the over/under eight times this season. This season, the Falcons have been the underdog six times and won two of those games. This season, the Falcons have won two of their seven games when they’re the underdog by at least +106 on the moneyline.
Minnesota vs. Bowling Green Against The Spread & Betting Records
Minnesota
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 44.8 | 45.2 | 44.2 |
| Implied Total AVG | 27.5 | 27.6 | 27.4 |
| ATS Record | 3-9-0 | 2-5-0 | 1-4-0 |
| Over/Under Record | 5-7-0 | 3-4-0 | 2-3-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 4-3 | 4-1 | 0-2 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 1-4 | 0-2 | 1-2 |
Bowling Green
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 46.1 | 44.0 | 47.6 |
| Implied Total AVG | 29.2 | 27.4 | 30.4 |
| ATS Record | 8-4-0 | 3-2-0 | 5-2-0 |
| Over/Under Record | 8-4-0 | 5-0-0 | 3-4-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 5-0 | 3-0 | 2-0 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 2-4 | 0-2 | 2-2 |
Players to Watch
Minnesota
- To go along with his 1,838 passing yards and 53.1% completion percentage this season, Athan Kaliakmanis has tallied 14 touchdowns against nine interceptions.
- Kaliakmanis has been providing value on the ground, as he’s run for 94 yards (1.3 YPC) and two rushing touchdowns in 12 games.
- In 11 games in 2023, Daniel Jackson has been targeted zero times for 57 catches, 831 yards and eight touchdowns.
- Darius Taylor has contributed to the Golden Gophers’ offense by running for 591 yards (118.2 yards per carry) and four rushing touchdowns.
- Taylor has delivered 81 receiving yards and zero touchdowns on nine grabs as a pass-catcher.
- Jordan Nubin has rushed for 535 yards (4.3 yards per carry) and three touchdowns as part of the Golden Gophers’ running attack.
- The Golden Gophers’ defensive unit has been helped by Tyler Nubin, who has played 12 games and recorded 43 tackles, one sack, and five interceptions.
- Jack Henderson has helped carry the Golden Gophers’ defense with one sack to go along with three TFL, 48 tackles, and two interceptions in 12 games.
- Tre’Von Jones has suited up for 12 games, totaling 38 tackles, one TFL, one sack, and two interceptions for the Golden Gophers.
- Devon Williams, as part of the Golden Gophers’ defensive unit, has recorded one sack to go with 48 tackles and one interception in 11 games.
Bowling Green
- On the ground, Terion Stewart has eight touchdowns and 762 yards (84.7 per game).
- In 12 games, Taron Keith has rushed for 390 yards (32.5 per game) and four TDs.
- Keith also has 44 catches for 457 yards and three TDs.
- In 11 games, Connor Bazelak has thrown for 1,709 yards (155.4 per game), with 11 touchdowns and seven interceptions, and a completion percentage of 61.2%.
- In the passing game, Harold Fannin Jr. has scored six TDs, hauling in 39 balls for 573 yards (57.3 per game).
- On defense, Darren Anders has helped set the tone with 75 tackles, three TFL, four sacks, and one pass defended in 11 games.
- On defense, Davon Ferguson has helped lead the charge with 46 tackles, two TFL, two sacks, and two interceptions in 11 games.
- Joseph Sipp Jr. has one TFL and 61 tackles in 10 games.
- Jalen Huskey has totaled four interceptions to go with 42 tackles and four passes defended In 10 games for the Falcons.
Minnesota vs. Bowling Green Predictions and Pick
Minnesota vs. Bowling Green betting card
- Pick ATS:
Bowling Green (+1.5)
- Pick OU: Over (44.5)
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Our pick to win this game is Bowling Green, and we project that Bowling Green will cover the spread (Minnesota -1.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 44.5 points.