The Minnesota Golden Gophers host New Mexico State on Saturday, looking to build on their 1-0 ATS mark against the 0-1 Aggies in NCAAF action at TCF Bank Stadium.

They bring a 0-1 record (1-0 ATS) to the Week 2 battle against the 0-1 Aggies, who are 0-1 ATS against the spread. Over under bettors have seen Minnesota go 0-1 so far and the Aggies go 1-0.



View New Mexico State vs Minnesota Odds and Stats.

Betting Line: Sportsbooks have set the Golden Gophers as 18-point favorites on the Sportsbook line for this contest. The total is listed at 50.5.

Power Rankings / Prediction: The Golden Gophers sit at No. 80 in the current NCAAF Power Rankings here at OddsShark, while the Aggies are at No. 103 on that chart. Math models have concluded that the Golden Gophers will win this game 24-6.



How They Match Up:
Offensively, the game matches up Minnesota's #90-ranked offense (17 PPG) against a Aggies defense that ranks #107 at 44 PPG. The Golden Gophers passing attack has averaged 192 yards per game, less than the Aggies give up through the air (211 YPG on average).



Last time out for New Mexico State, they were a 44-24 loser as they battled Ohio at home. New Mexico State failed to cover in the match as a 6.5-point underdog, while 68 combined points moved the game OVER for totals bettors.

Last time out for Minnesota, they were a 19-17 loser as they battled Southern Cal on the road. Minnesota covered in the match as a 24-point underdog, while 36 combined points moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.


New Mexico State Aggies Trends:
When playing in September are 3-7
When playing on turf are 0-10
After being outgained are 2-8
When playing outside the conference are 3-7

Minnesota Golden Gophers Trends:
When playing in September are 4-6
When playing on turf are 3-7
After being outgained are 4-6
When playing outside the conference are 4-6

A few Aggies at Golden Gophers trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of New Mexico State's last 9 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of New Mexico State's last 6 games
New Mexico State is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
New Mexico State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games at home
Minnesota is 2-10 SU in its last 12 games
Minnesota is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games at home


Next up:
New Mexico State home to Texas El Paso, Saturday, September 17
Minnesota home to Miami (Ohio), Saturday, September 17