Minnesota vs Michigan Prediction College Football Picks 9/28/24

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Minnesota

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Michigan

-Recent betting trends in games played between Minnesota and Michigan

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Golden Gophers and Wolverines. 

Minnesota Has Issues

Minnesota was promised more offensive success by PJ Fleck this season, but so far this hasn’t been the case. Minnesota sits with a 2-2 record overall and in the last game against the Iowa Hawkeyes, they were defeated 31-14. Quarterback Max Brosmer completed 22 of his 37 passes for 209 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions. The turnovers were a major issue and they can’t get Bosmer to find success here. Darius Taylor also didn’t have a great game finishing with 10 carries for 34 yards. In the previous two games, the defense gave up zero points. 

The Gophers are averaging 26.5 points while their defense is giving up 12.5 points per game. The offense is ranked 88th in the league while the defense is ranked 15th in the league. In this game, the offense needs to find a way to get going. 

Why Minnesota Will Beat Michigan

• The road team has won four of the last five games between Minnesota and Michigan.
• Michigan has failed to cover the spread in each of its last six September games as a home favorite against non-AP-ranked teams.
• The underdog has covered the spread in three of Michigan's last four games.

What a Win for Michigan

After Michigan’s loss against Texas most counted out of the Wolverines, but in the last game against USC, they made another statement. Everyone seemed to count out Michigan, but they were able to beat USC 27-24. Michigan made a quarterback change turning to Alex Orji but he didn’t pass the ball a lot. He completed 7 of his 12 passes for 32 yards. He also rushed the ball 13 times for 43 yards. Kalel Mullings finished with 17 carries for 159 yards and two touchdowns. The running game was good, but they need to try and find a way to get a little more offense going. 

Michigan on the season is averaging 24.3 points while their defense is giving up 20.8 points per game. The offense is ranked 99th in the league while the defense is ranked 55th. If the defense is good, they should cruise. 

Minnesota vs Michigan Prediction

Minnesota is going to find a way to keep this game close. They are going to find more offensive success than they did against the Iowa defense. Minnesota’s defense is going to struggle to slow down the Michigan running game, but it’s going to be Minnesota’s offense that is going to keep this game close. Minnesota will score at least 21 points, and the Golden Gophers will cover the spread. Back Minnesota against the spread.