Minnesota vs Virginia Tech Prediction College Football Picks 1/3/25

Virginia Tech (6-6) vs Minnesota (7-5)

Game Info: Friday, January 3, 2025 at 7:30 pm (Bank of America Stadium)

Betting Odds: Virginia Tech +7.5 / Minnesota -7.5 --- Over/Under: 42.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds

Where to Watch: ESPN

In this article we will formulate a Minnesota vs Virginia Tech prediction for this College Football game on Friday, January 3rd at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. Let’s take a look at the prediction for the Mayo Bowl

Minnesota Golden Gophers Betting Preview

The Minnesota Golden Gophers are 7-5 (5-4) this year after they defeated Wisconsin by a score of 24-7 in their last game. Minnesota led 14-0 at halftime and was never in danger of losing. The Golden Gophers out gained Wisconsin by a total of 374-166, tied the turnover battle at zero, and went 7-15 on third down in the game. Max Brosmer threw for 191 yards and two touchdowns, while Darius Taylor rushed for 143 yards on 32 carries. 

Minnesota also has wins over Rhode Island, Nevada, USC, UCLA, Maryland, and Illinois, while losing to North Carolina, Iowa, Michigan, Rutgers, and Penn State. The Minnesota offense has scored 26.2 points per game with 221 passing yards and 111.3 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 17.5 points against per game this season. Max Brosmer has completed 66.8% of his passes for 2,617 yards, 17 touchdowns, and five interceptions, while Darius Taylor has rushed for 873 yards and nine scores this year. 

Virginia Tech Hokies Betting Preview

The Virginia Tech Hokies are 6-6 (4-4) this season after they defeated Virginia by a score of 37-17 in their last game. Virginia Tech led 20-3 at halftime and they cruised to the win in the second half. The Hokies out gained Virginia by a total of 456-274, won the turnover battle 2-0, and went 6-13 on third down in the game. William Watson III threw for 254 yards and one touchdown, while Bhayshul Tuten rushed for 124 yards and two scores. 

Virginia Tech also has wins over Marshall, Old Dominion, Stanford, Boston College, and Georgia Tech, while picking up losses against Vanderbilt, Rutgers, Miami, Syracuse, Clemson, and Duke. The VT offense has scored 29.7 points per game with 192.8 passing yards and 187.1 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 22.8 points against per game this season. Virginia Tech is dealing with a couple of injuries in their quarterback room, but Drones is not expected to play. The Hokies could be down 14 starters in this game due to injury and opt outs. 

Why Minnesota will beat Virginia Tech

  • Minnesota has won each of its last seven games at neutral venues.
  • Virginia Tech has lost five of its last six games against opponents from the Big Ten Conference.
  • Minnesota has covered the spread in seven of its last eight games as a favorite.
  • Virginia Tech has failed to cover the spread in five of its last six games against opponents from the Big Ten Conference.

Total Points Facts

  • Each of Virginia Tech's last four games at neutral venues have gone OVER the total points line.
  • Three of Minnesota's last four games at neutral venues have gone OVER the total points line.

Matchup/League Facts

  • Virginia Tech ranks 10th among FBS teams for Q2 opponent points per game this season (4.3).
  • Virginia Tech ranks 10th among FBS teams for average point differential in fourth quarters this season (+5.0).
  • Minnesota ranks 6th among FBS teams for yards allowed per game this season (290.9).
  • Minnesota ranks T6th among FBS teams for 1st downs against this season (198).

Minnesota vs Virginia Tech Prediction 

Minnesota comes into this matchup with some momentum after beating Wisconsin and nearly upsetting Penn State, while Virginia Tech is dealing with injuries and opt outs. The Hokies are most likely going to be without a lot of production in this game and I think they are going to struggle to move the ball. Minnesota’s defense has been pretty solid this year, while Brosmer and Taylor have carried the offense. If Virginia Tech was healthy and had their starters, I think they would struggle to win this game, so I love Minnesota in this spot. 

David’s Pick Minnesota -7.5

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