- – (3-9) are point favorites vs – (3-9)
- Total (Over/Under):
Total points - Watch the game on ESPN
The Syracuse Orange (9-4) visit Yankee Stadium to take on the Minnesota Golden Gophers (7-6) on Dec. 29. Kickoff is scheduled for 2:00pm EST in Bronx.
– are betting favorites in Week 18, with the spread sitting at ().
The Minnesota vs. Syracuse Over/Under is total points.
Bet now on Syracuse vs Minnesota & all NCAAF games with BetMGM
Minnesota vs. Syracuse Odds, Spread, Over/Under for Week 18
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Minnesota | |||
| Syracuse |
Minnesota vs Syracuse Prediction for Week 18
Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Minnesota will win this game with 69.8% confidence.
Minnesota vs Syracuse Spread Prediction for Week 18
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Syracuse will cover the spread with 51.9% confidence.
Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Minnesota and Syracuse, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.
Bet now on Syracuse vs Minnesota and all games with BetMGM
Best Minnesota Player Prop Bets Today
We’ve highlighted some favorite college football player prop bets for Minnesota players for Week 18, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
- No trends found
Best Syracuse Player Prop Best Bets Today
Top NCAAF player prop bets for Syracuse players for Week 18, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
- Tanner Morgan has hit the TD Passes Under in his last 5 games at home (+5.00 Units / 58% ROI)
- Daniel Jackson has hit the Receiving Yards Over in his last 4 games (+4.00 Units / 86% ROI)
- Tanner Morgan has hit the Passing Yards Under in 5 of his last 7 games (+2.60 Units / 31% ROI)
Minnesota Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals
team high – away
Syracuse Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals
team high – home
Minnesota Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Minnesota has gone against the spread this college football season ( Units / ROI).
- Minnesota is when betting on the Moneyline for Units / ROI
- Minnesota is when betting the Over for Units / ROI
- Minnesota is when betting the Under for Units / ROI
Syracuse Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Syracuse has gone against the spread this college football season ( Units / ROI).
- Syracuse is when betting on the Moneyline for Units / ROI
- Syracuse is when betting the Over for Units / ROI
- Syracuse is when betting the Under for Units / ROI
Minnesota: Keys to the Game vs. Syracuse
Syracuse is 2-8 (.200) when in a one score game since the 2021 season– 4th-worst among Power 5 Teams; Average: .494
Syracuse is 2-5 (.286) when allowing 200 or more passing yards since the 2021 season– tied for 14th-worst among Power 5 Teams; Average: .468
Syracuse is 4-11 (.267) when having a turnover margin within one of the opposing team since the 2021 season– tied for 12th-worst among Power 5 Teams; Average: .496
Syracuse is 3-9 (.250) when allowing 100 or more rushing yards since the 2021 season– tied for 14th-worst among Power 5 Teams; Average: .400
Syracuse: Keys to the Game vs. Minnesota
Minnesota is 9-3 (.750) when the opposing team rushes more than 30 times since the 2021 season– 6th-best in FBS; Average: .421
Minnesota is 11-2 (.688) when scoring 22 or more points since the 2021 season– tied for 9th-best among Power 5 Teams; Average: .527
Minnesota is 9-7 (.562) when sacking the QB less than 3 times since the 2021 season– 12th-best among Power 5 Teams; Average: .378
Minnesota is 10-4 (.714) when having a turnover margin within one of the opposing team since the 2021 season– tied for 10th-best among Power 5 Teams; Average: .496
Matchup Notes for Minnesota vs. Syracuse
There are no matchup notes available for this game
There are no matchup notes available for this game
Minnesota Offensive Stats & Trends
Syracuse RBs have averaged 9.6 yards from scrimmage per touch (164 yards / 17 touches) on 3rd and short this season– 3rd best among FBS Teams; Average: 4.3
Syracuse TEs have no touchdowns on 11 receptions since last season– tied for 3rd worst Receptions Per TD among Power 5 Teams; Average: 9.4
Syracuse Skill Players have averaged 15.5 yards per reception (1,088 yards/70 catches) in the 4th quarter since last season– 2nd best among Power 5 Teams; Average: 11.9
Syracuse Skill Players have averaged 16.3 yards per reception (699 yards/43 catches) in the 4th quarter this season– 3rd best among Power 5 Teams; Average: 11.6
Syracuse WRs have caught 7 touchdown passes in the 4th quarter this season– tied for most among Power 5 Teams
Syracuse Offensive Stats & Trends
Minnesota WRs have averaged 28.5 yards per reception (57 yards/2 catches) in short yardage situations this season– best among Power 5 Teams; Average: 10.6
Minnesota WRs have averaged 18.8 yards per reception (75 yards/4 catches) in short yardage situations since last season– best among Power 5 Teams; Average: 10.8
Minnesota Skill Players have averaged 15.3 yards per reception (765 yards/50 catches) in the 4th quarter since last season– 3rd best among Power 5 Teams; Average: 11.9
Minnesota Skill Players have averaged 16.7 yards per reception (467 yards/28 catches) in close and late situations since last season– best among Power 5 Teams; Average: 11.8
Minnesota WRs have averaged 18.8 yards per reception (713 yards/38 catches) on 1st down this season– best among Power 5 Teams; Average: 13.3
Syracuse Orange Defensive Stats & Trends
Syracuse has allowed just 10.5 yards per completion (2,463 yards/234 completions) this season– tied for 3rd best in FBS; Average: 12.6
Syracuse has allowed a Completion Pct of 70% (251 completions/360 attempts) in the 1st half since last season– worst among Power 5 Teams; Average: 62%
Syracuse has allowed a Completion Pct of 67% (234 completions/351 attempts) this season– tied for 4th worst among Power 5 Teams; Average: 60%
Syracuse has sacked opposing QBs on 10% of pass attempts (67/688) since last season– 4th best among Power 5 Teams; Average: 7%
Syracuse opponents has averaged just 2.9 Passing Attempts per TD (35 Pass Attempts/12 Passing TDs) in the Red Zone this season– tied for 4th worst among Power 5 Teams; Average: 4.2
Minnesota Golden Gophers Defensive Stats & Trends
Minnesota opponents has averaged 10.0 Passing Attempts per TD (20 Pass Attempts/2 Passing TDs) in the Red Zone this season– best among Power 5 Teams; Average: 4.2
Minnesota opponents has averaged 44.6 Passing Attempts per TD (312 Pass Attempts/7 Passing TDs) this season– 5th best in FBS; Average: 20.7
Minnesota opponents has averaged 10.0 Passing Attempts per TD (20 Pass Attempts/2 Passing TDs) in the Red Zone this season– 4th best in FBS; Average: 4.0
Minnesota has allowed a passer rating of just 88.2 in the Red Zone (20.0 Pass Attempts) this season– 2nd best among Power 5 Teams; Average: 158.0
Minnesota has no interceptions (45 pass attempts) in the Red Zone since last season– tied for worst among Power 5 Teams; Average: 42.5
Bet now on Syracuse vs Minnesota and all games with BetMGM
College Football Betting at BetMGM
At BetMGM, you can bet online with updated NFL betting odds. And with live sports betting, the best online sports betting and mobile sports betting (with the BetMGM Sportsbook app) experiences are at BetMGM.
