The NCAA college football betting menu features a clash between Nebraska and Minnesota on Saturday, with the host Cornhuskers trying to win both for fans supporting them and bettors backing them.
Odds Shark prediction models pick the Golden Gophers to win this game on Saturday 34-30. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NCAAF matchups here.
Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Nebraska Cornhuskers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Nebraska Cornhuskers sit at 7-2 (5-3-1 ATS) on the season; in comparison, the Minnesota Golden Gophers are currently 7-2 (3-5-1 ATS). Looking to bet on the totals? Nebraska is 2-7 OU, and Minnesota is 5-4 OU. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Nebraska vs Minnesota injuries news.
The Nebraska Cornhuskers sit at No. 49 in the current College Football Power Rankings here at Odds Shark, while the Minnesota Golden Gophers are at No. 35 on that chart.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Nebraska's No. 49-ranked offense, averaging 32 PPG, against a Minnesota defense that ranks No. 32 this week at 22.12 PPG. The Nebraska aerial game is averaging 225.62 yards per game, more than the Minnesota Golden Gophers secondary allows through the air, 212.75 YPG per game.
In comparing defenses, the Minnesota Golden Gophers own the league's No. 0-rated front 7 in terms of stopping the run, allowing 118.33 yards per game when on the road. Nebraska, on the other hand, rates No. 0 this week in generating rushing yards at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Purdue was unable to contain Rodney Smith in its last action Saturday and the result was a 44-31 Week 10 loss against the Golden Gophers.
Nebraska was hammered in its last outing, as Ohio State ran up a 62-3 score against them at Ohio Stadium.
Next Betting Matchups
Minnesota home to Northwestern, Saturday, November 19th
Nebraska home to Maryland, Saturday, November 19th