The Little Brown Jug is at stake when the No. 12 Michigan Wolverines (3-1) and Minnesota Golden Gophers (2-2) meet on Saturday, September 28, 2024 at Michigan Stadium. The Wolverines are big favorites, by 11 points. The over/under in this contest is 34.5 points.
Michigan vs. Minnesota Favorite, Moneyline, Total
Spread favorite: Wolverines (-11)
Moneyline: Wolverines (-410), Golden Gophers (+320)
Total: 34.5 points
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How to Watch Michigan vs. Minnesota
When: Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. ET
Location: Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan
TV: FOX
Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo
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Michigan 2024 Stats & Rankings
Stat |
Average (Total) |
Rank |
Pass yards |
122.8 (491) |
129 |
Rush yards |
204.8 (819) |
31 |
Points scored |
24.3 (97) |
87 |
Pass yards against |
246.5 (986) |
101 |
Rush yards against |
76.5 (306) |
8 |
Points allowed |
20.8 (83) |
55 |
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Michigan 2024 Betting Info
The Wolverines have a record of 1-3-0 against the spread this season.
Michigan is winless against the spread (0-2) when playing as at least 11-point favorites.
Wolverines games have hit the over twice this season.
The average over/under the Wolverines have had set in games this season is 10.4 more points than this outing’s point total.
Michigan Home/Away Splits (2024)
|
Overall |
Home |
Away |
Point Total AVG |
44.9 |
44.9 |
|
Implied Total AVG |
29.5 |
29.5 |
|
ATS Record |
1-3-0 |
1-3-0 |
0-0-0 |
Over/Under Record |
2-2-0 |
2-2-0 |
0-0-0 |
Moneyline Favorite Record |
2-0 |
2-0 |
0-0 |
Moneyline Underdog Record |
1-1 |
1-1 |
0-0 |
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Michigan’s Offense vs. Minnesota’s Defense (2024)
The Wolverines’ 122.8 passing yards per game ranks 129th in the FBS. The Golden Gophers’ defense gives up 99.5 through the air (second in college football).
Minnesota’s defense allows 4.2 yards per pass attempt (fourth in the FBS). Michigan’s offense averages 5.5 yards per pass (123rd in college football).
Michigan has the 109th-ranked offense in the FBS in terms of yards per game (327.5), and will be facing a top-10 defense in that category, the No. 8 ranked Minnesota (223.3).
Minnesota 2024 Stats & Rankings
Stat |
Average (Total) |
Rank |
Pass yards |
217.8 (871) |
82 |
Rush yards |
117.3 (469) |
108 |
Points scored |
26.5 (106) |
80 |
Pass yards against |
99.5 (398) |
2 |
Rush yards against |
123.8 (495) |
56 |
Points allowed |
12.5 (50) |
14 |
Minnesota 2024 Betting Info
The Golden Gophers have posted two wins against the spread this season.
Michigan is winless against the spread (0-2) when playing as at least 11-point favorites.
One Golden Gophers game (out of four) has hit the over this season.
The Wolverines’ average total in matchups this year has been 44.9, 10.4 points higher than the over/under in this particular game.
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Minnesota Home/Away Splits (2024)
|
Overall |
Home |
Away |
Point Total AVG |
45.1 |
45.1 |
|
Implied Total AVG |
28.3 |
28.3 |
|
ATS Record |
2-2-0 |
2-2-0 |
0-0-0 |
Over/Under Record |
1-2-1 |
1-2-1 |
0-0-0 |
Moneyline Favorite Record |
2-0 |
2-0 |
0-0 |
Moneyline Underdog Record |
0-2 |
0-2 |
0-0 |
Minnesota’s Offense vs. Michigan’s Defense (2024)
The Golden Gophers’ 117.3 rushing yards per game is good for 108th in the FBS. The Wolverines’ defense allows 76.5 on the ground (eighth in college football).
Minnesota scores on 70.6% of their red-zone trips (117th in the FBS), and will be facing Michigan’s 41st-ranked defense in that category (76.9%).
The Golden Gophers average 3.8 yards per carry (97th in college football) compared to the 3.1 per attempt the Wolverines allow (26th in the FBS).
Minnesota is 104th in college football, racking up 335 yards per game, while Michigan ranks 53rd in yards allowed (323).
Michigan vs. Minnesota Prediction and Pick
Our prediction for Michigan vs. Minnesota is the Wolverines (-410 on the moneyline) as the pick to win. As for the total, we recommend betting on the over at 34.5 points.