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Big Ten rivals will meet when the Minnesota Golden Gophers (4-3) meet the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (4-3).
Minnesota vs. Rutgers Odds
Point Spread
The spread for this matchup is set at 14 points, with bookmakers listing Minnesota as the favorites.
Moneyline
As for the moneyline, Minnesota has -630 odds to pick up the win, while Rutgers is listed at +429 to claim victory.
Over/Under
Finally, the over/under for the game is set at 40.5 points.
Game Info
How to Watch Minnesota vs. Rutgers Live?
- Game Day: Saturday, October 29, 2022
- Game Time: 2:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: BTN
- Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Stadium: Huntington Bank Stadium
Betting Preview
Minnesota
Minnesota ranks 44th in total offense this year (428.0 yards per game), but has been thriving on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 11th-best in the FBS with 428.0 yards allowed per game. On the defensive side of the ball, Minnesota has been a top-25 unit, ranking ninth-best by surrendering just 16.4 points per game. The offense ranks 49th (32.0 points per game). Minnesota sports the 98th-ranked offense this year in terms of passing yards (209.1 passing yards per game), and has been better on defense, ranking 15th-best with just 179.9 passing yards allowed per game. Minnesota ranks 27th in run defense this year (114.6 rushing yards allowed per game), but has been thriving on the offensive side of the ball, ranking 15th-best in the FBS with 218.9 rushing yards per game. Minnesota has been a handful for opposing teams on third down, ranking top-25 in both third-down offense (best with a 58.3% third-down conversion rate) and third-down defense (third-best with a 25.0% third-down percentage allowed) this year. With 10 forced turnovers (74th in the FBS) against 10 turnovers committed (50th in the FBS), Minnesota’s even turnover margin ranks 100th in college football.
Rutgers
While Rutgers’ offense has been sputtering, ranking 19th-worst with 328.4 total yards per game, its defense ranks seventh-best with just 279.0 total yards allowed per contest. Rutgers ranks 102nd in the FBS with 23.0 points per contest on offense, and it ranks 31st with 21.3 points ceded per game on defense. Rutgers ranks 13th-worst in passing yards per game on offense (165.3), but at least it has been playing well on defense, ranking 22nd-best in passing yards allowed per contest (191.6). Rutgers has been excelling on run defense, giving up just 87.4 rushing yards per game (sixth-best). Offensively, it ranks 60th in the FBS by racking up 163.1 rushing yards per game. While Rutgers’ third-down offense has had trouble moving the chains, ranking 12th-worst with a 30.7% third-down conversion rate, its defense ranks ninth-best with a 29.2% third-down rate allowed. Rutgers sports a +1 turnover margin this season, which ranks 60th in the FBS.
Minnesota vs. Rutgers Betting Analysis
Minnesota Betting Insights
Minnesota has registered a 4-3-0 record against the spread this season. In games this season when favored by 14 points or more, Minnesota are 3-0 against the spread. This season, Minnesota games have hit the over four times. The Golden Gophers have won 60% of the games this season when they were favored on the moneyline (3-2). The Golden Gophers have played as a moneyline favorite of -630 or shorter in only two games this season, and they won both.
Scarlet Knights Betting Insights
Rutgers has put together a record of 5-2-0 against the spread this season. Rutgers has a perfect 1-0 ATS record when playing as at least 14-point underdogs. This season, Rutgers games have hit the over three times. The Scarlet Knights have entered the game as underdogs three times this season and won once. The Scarlet Knights are 0-1 this season when entering a game as the underdog by +429 or more on the moneyline.
Minnesota vs. Rutgers Against The Spread & Betting Records
Minnesota
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 48.9 | 52.4 | 44.2 |
| Implied Total AVG | 33.7 | 40.8 | 24.3 |
| ATS Record | 4-3-0 | 3-1-0 | 1-2-0 |
| Over/Under Record | 4-3-0 | 2-2-0 | 2-1-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 3-2 | 2-1 | 1-1 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-1 |
Scarlet Knights
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 47.9 | 46.9 | 49.3 |
| Implied Total AVG | 33.4 | 31.5 | 36.0 |
| ATS Record | 5-2-0 | 3-1-0 | 2-1-0 |
| Over/Under Record | 3-4-0 | 2-2-0 | 1-2-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 2-0 | 1-0 | 1-0 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 1-2 | 0-2 | 1-0 |
Players to Watch
Minnesota
- With 3.0 TFL and 50 tackles in seven games, Mariano Sori-Marin has been a significant piece of the Golden Gophers’ defense in 2022.
- Tyler Nubin has hit the gridiron for seven games, compiling one interception to go along with 30 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and one pass defended for the Golden Gophers.
- Terell Smith has played seven games, totaling 20 tackles, 1.0 TFL, one sack, and one interception for the Golden Gophers.
- With 1.0 TFL, 27 tackles, and two interceptions, Jordan Howden has helped lead the Golden Gophers’ defense over seven games.
Scarlet Knights
- On defense, Christian Izien has helped lead the way with 34 tackles, 3.0 TFL, and 1.5 sacks in seven games.
- The Scarlet Knights’ Tyreem Powell has totaled 4.0 sacks to go with 5.0 TFL and 23 tackles in seven games.
- Deion Jennings has been doing his part on defense, amassing 4.0 TFL and 33 tackles for the Scarlet Knights.
- The Scarlet Knights’ Wesley Bailey has compiled 11 tackles, 4.0 TFL, and 2.5 sacks in seven games.
Minnesota vs. Rutgers Predictions and Pick
Minnesota vs. Rutgers betting card
- Pick ATS:
Scarlet Knights (+14)
Pick OU:
Over (40.5)
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Our prediction to win this matchup is Minnesota, and we expect that Rutgers will cover the spread (Minnesota -14). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going over the posted total of 40.5 points.