The Wisconsin Badgers are 13-0 SU in their last 13 games against the Minnesota Golden Gophers, though Minnesota has held a 6-3-1 ATS edge in the last 10 games in this series. Wisconsin will try to keep its undefeated record intact with a road win over Minnesota on Saturday.
Facing their two toughest tests of the season over the last two weeks in home games against the Iowa Hawkeyes and Michigan Wolverines, the Badgers have passed with flying colors. Wisconsin rolled to double-digit wins over both of those teams and improved to 11-0 SU and 7-4 ATS in the process. Jonathan Taylor has already rushed for 1,657 yards and 12 touchdowns and looks to be well on his way to a 2000-yard season.
Minnesota failed to carry the momentum of a 54-21 win over Nebraska into last Saturday’s road tilt against Northwestern, falling flat in a 39-0 loss. The Golden Gophers are just 2-6 SU and ATS since starting the season on a promising 3-0 SU and 2-1 ATS note. Over its last 31 games played in November, Minnesota is 22-8-1 ATS.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Wisconsin Badgers were listed as 16-point favorites on the Sportsbook NCAA football line at Sportsbook and most sportsbooks tracked by OddsShark. No total was available early in the week. Check out the odds pages here or Sportsbook for updates.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and analytics picked a 39-13 win for the Badgers. That value could change during the week, if injuries or other factors alter the numbers, so check the college football picks page before game time. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NCAAF matchups here.
Wisconsin Badgers vs Minnesota Golden Gophers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Wisconsin Badgers will look to cover ATS vs their hosts on Saturday, as they are 7-4 versus the spread this season, while the Minnesota Golden Gophers are 4-7 ATS. Wisconsin is 7-4 against the OVER/UNDER total, while Minnesota is 6-4-1 versus the number. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Minnesota vs Wisconsin injuries news.
The OddsShark Power Rankings have the Golden Gophers at No. 74 and the Badgers at No. 9 heading into this contest.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Minnesota's No. 96-ranked offense, averaging 24.09 PPG, against a Wisconsin defense that ranks No. 2 this week at 13.09 PPG. The Minnesota aerial game is averaging 133.91 yards per game, less than the Badgers secondary allows through the air, 167 YPG per game.
In comparing defenses, the Badgers own the league's No. 5-rated front 7 in terms of stopping the run, allowing 91.25 yards per game when on the road. Minnesota, on the other hand, rates No. 39 this week in generating rushing yards at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Jonathan Taylor went over the 100-yard mark (132) in his team's latest effort as Wisconsin defeated Michigan by a score of 24-10 on Saturday.
Minnesota was hammered in its last outing, as Northwestern ran up a 39-0 score against them at Ryan Field.
Next Betting Matchups
Wisconsin at Ohio State, Saturday, December 2