Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Penn State Nittany Lions Week 5 Betting Prediction and Odds

The Penn State Nittany Lions host Minnesota on Saturday, looking to build on their 1-3 ATS mark against the 3-0 Golden Gophers in NCAA college football betting action at Beaver Stadium.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Betting fans going with the Penn State Nittany Lions in this game found them listed as -4-point favorites on the betting odds menu at Sportsbook earlier in the week.

Odds Shark prediction models pick the Nittany Lions to win this game on Saturday 19-18. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NCAAF matchups here.

Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Penn State Nittany Lions Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Penn State Nittany Lions sit at 2-2 (1-3 ATS) on the season; in comparison, the Minnesota Golden Gophers are currently 3-0 (1-2 ATS). Looking to bet on the totals? Penn State is 4-0 OU, and Minnesota is 1-2 OU. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Penn State vs Minnesota injuries news.

The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Penn State Nittany Lions rated this week at No. 71 and the Minnesota Golden Gophers sitting at No. 58.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

In their last game, the Golden Gophers were Week 4 Sportsbooks, coming out on top of the Rams by a score of 31-24.

Penn State was hammered in its last outing, as Michigan ran up a 49-10 score against them at Michigan Stadium.

Betting Trends
  • Minnesota is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games
  • Minnesota is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
  • Minnesota is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games on the road
  • Minnesota is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games when playing Penn State
  • Penn State is 1-7 ATS in its last 8 games
  • Penn State is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games
  • The total has gone OVER in 7 of Penn State's last 8 games
  • Penn State is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home

Next Betting Matchups

Minnesota home to Iowa, Saturday, October 8th
Penn State home to Maryland, Saturday, October 8th

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