- Minnesota is a -5.5 point favorite vs. Virginia Tech
- Minnesota vs. Virginia Tech Total (Over/Under): 42.5 points
- TV Channel: ESPN
The Minnesota Golden Gophers (7-5) visit Bank of America Stadium to take on the Virginia Tech Hokies (6-6) on Jan. 3 in Charlotte, NC. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30pm EST.
Minnesota is a betting favorite in the Duke’s Mayo Bowl, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-110).
The Minnesota vs. Virginia Tech Over/Under is 42.5 total points.
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Minnesota vs. Virginia Tech Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Minnesota | -5.5 -110 | 42.5 -110 | -210 |
| Virginia Tech | +5.5 -110 | 42.5 -110 | +170 |
Minnesota vs Virginia Tech Prediction:
The winning team model predicts Minnesota will win this game with 62.5% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.
This winning team prediction factors in up-to-date player injuries for both Minnesota and Virginia Tech, key player performances this season and recent team trends.
Minnesota vs Virginia Tech Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Virginia Tech will cover the spread with 66.1% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performances for both teams, opening and current betting lines plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
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Minnesota Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals
- Minnesota have covered the Spread in 10 of their last 13 games (+7.75 Units / 54% ROI)
- Minnesota has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 7 of their last 11 games (+3.85 Units / 30% ROI)
- Minnesota has hit the 1H Moneyline in 8 of their last 13 games (+3.75 Units / 7% ROI)
- Minnesota has hit the Moneyline in 8 of their last 13 games (+3.20 Units / 6% ROI)
- Minnesota have covered the 1H Spread in 8 of their last 13 games (+2.45 Units / 16% ROI)
Virginia Tech Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals
- Virginia Tech has hit the 1H Moneyline in 10 of their last 13 games (+6.60 Units / 17% ROI)
- Virginia Tech has hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 13 games (+4.60 Units / 32% ROI)
- Virginia Tech have covered the 1H Spread in 4 of their last 5 games at home (+2.90 Units / 51% ROI)
- Virginia Tech has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 7 of their last 12 games (+2.85 Units / 22% ROI)
- Virginia Tech has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 4 of their last 6 games at home (+2.75 Units / 39% ROI)
We’ve highlighted some favorite college football player prop bets for Minnesota players, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Minnesota Player Prop Bets Today
- Daniel Jackson has hit the Receiving Yards Over in his last 3 games (+3.00 Units / 83% ROI)
- Elijah Spencer has hit the Receiving Yards Over in his last 3 games (+3.00 Units / 83% ROI)
- Darius Taylor has hit the Rushing Yards Under in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)
- Jameson Geers has hit the Receiving Yards Over in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)
- Darius Taylor has hit the Receiving Yards Under in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)
Top NCAAF player prop bets for Virginia Tech players, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Virginia Tech Player Prop Best Bets Today
- Kyron Drones has hit the Rushing Yards Under in his last 3 games (+3.00 Units / 83% ROI)
- Jaylin Lane has hit the Receiving Yards Under in his last 3 games (+3.00 Units / 83% ROI)
- Stephen Gosnell has hit the Receiving Yards Over in his last 2 games (+2.00 Units / 83% ROI)
- Benji Gosnell has hit the Receiving Yards Over in his last 2 games (+2.00 Units / 83% ROI)
- Bhayshul Tuten has hit the Rushing Yards Under in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)
Minnesota Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Minnesota is 9-2 against the spread this college football season (+6.75 Units / 50.75% ROI).
- Minnesota is 7-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.2 Units / 4.17% ROI
- Minnesota is 6-6 when betting the Over for -0.6 Units / -4.55% ROI
- Minnesota is 6-6 when betting the Under for -0.6 Units / -4.55% ROI
Virginia Tech Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Virginia Tech is 6-6 against the spread this college football season (-0.6 Units / -4.55% ROI).
- Virginia Tech is 6-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -6.65 Units / -13.75% ROI
- Virginia Tech is 8-4 when betting the Over for +3.6 Units / 27.27% ROI
- Virginia Tech is 4-8 when betting the Under for -4.8 Units / -36.36% ROI
Minnesota: Keys to the Game vs. Virginia Tech
Minnesota is 2-11 (.154) when the opposing team rushes more than 30 times since the 2023 season– 3rd-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .482
Minnesota is 1-5 (.167) when the opposing team rushes more than 30 times this season– 8th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .487
Minnesota is 7-10 (.412) when the opposing team commits less than 60 yards in penalties since the 2023 season– T-11th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .581
Minnesota is 6-2 (.750) when forcing at least one fumble since the 2023 season– T-38th-best in FBS; Average: .621
Virginia Tech: Keys to the Game vs. Minnesota
Virginia Tech is winless (0-8) when in a one score game since the 2023 season– worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .522
Virginia Tech is winless (0-8) when in a one score game since the 2023 season– T-worst in FBS; Average: .503
Virginia Tech is 2-9 (.182) when throwing at least 1 interception since the 2023 season– 6th-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .431
Virginia Tech is 1-12 (.077) when allowing 22 or more points since the 2023 season– 15th-worst in FBS; Average: .282
Matchup Notes for Minnesota vs. Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on 11.8% of 321 attempts this season — T-35th-best among FBS offenses. Minnesota’s defense allowed 20+ yards on just 5.9% of attempts this season — 2nd-best among FBS defenses.
Virginia Tech’s QBs has thrown for 2,308 passing yards in 12 games (just 192.3 YPG) this season — 32nd-worst among FBS teams. Minnesota’s defense has allowed just 178.3 passing yards per game this season — 15th-best among FBS defenses.
Virginia Tech’s WRs has gained 1,854 yards on 126 receptions (14.7 YPR) this season — 3rd-best among ACC WRs. Minnesota’s defense has allowed just 12.1 Yards Per Reception to WRs this season — T-32nd-best among FBS defenses.
Minnesota’s WRs has 253 receptions in 25 games (just 10.1 per game) since the 2023 season — 5th-worst among Big Ten WRs. Virginia Tech’s defense has allowed just 10.6 receptions per game to WRs since the 2023 season — 11th-best among FBS defenses.
Minnesota’s WRs has 253 receptions in 25 games (just 10.1 per game) since the 2023 season — 5th-worst among Big Ten WRs. Virginia Tech’s defense has allowed just 16.3 receptions per game since the 2023 season — 2nd-best among ACC defenses.
Minnesota has 417 receptions in 25 games (just 16.7 per game) since the 2023 season — 5th-worst among Big Ten skill players. Virginia Tech’s defense has allowed just 16.3 receptions per game since the 2023 season — 4th-best among P5 defenses.
Minnesota Offensive Stats & Trends
Minnesota’s WRs has 253 receptions in 25 games (just 10.1 per game) since the 2023 season — 5th-worst among Big Ten WRs. Virginia Tech’s defense has allowed just 10.6 receptions per game to WRs since the 2023 season — 11th-best among FBS defenses.
Minnesota’s WRs has 253 receptions in 25 games (just 10.1 per game) since the 2023 season — 5th-worst among Big Ten WRs. Virginia Tech’s defense has allowed just 16.3 receptions per game since the 2023 season — 2nd-best among ACC defenses.
Minnesota has 417 receptions in 25 games (just 16.7 per game) since the 2023 season — 5th-worst among Big Ten skill players. Virginia Tech’s defense has allowed just 16.3 receptions per game since the 2023 season — 4th-best among P5 defenses.
Minnesota’s WRs has 253 receptions in 25 games (just 10.1 per game) since the 2023 season — 26th-worst among FBS WRs. Virginia Tech’s defense has allowed just 16.3 receptions per game since the 2023 season — 2nd-best among ACC defenses.
Minnesota’s WRs has 253 receptions in 25 games (just 10.1 per game) since the 2023 season — 26th-worst among FBS WRs. Virginia Tech’s defense has allowed just 16.3 receptions per game since the 2023 season — 4th-best among P5 defenses.
Virginia Tech Offensive Stats & Trends
Virginia Tech’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on 11.8% of 321 attempts this season — T-35th-best among FBS offenses. Minnesota’s defense allowed 20+ yards on just 5.9% of attempts this season — 2nd-best among FBS defenses.
Virginia Tech’s QBs has thrown for 2,308 passing yards in 12 games (just 192.3 YPG) this season — 32nd-worst among FBS teams. Minnesota’s defense has allowed just 178.3 passing yards per game this season — 15th-best among FBS defenses.
Virginia Tech’s WRs has gained 1,854 yards on 126 receptions (14.7 YPR) this season — 3rd-best among ACC WRs. Minnesota’s defense has allowed just 12.1 Yards Per Reception to WRs this season — T-32nd-best among FBS defenses.
Virginia Tech’s WRs has averaged 13.9 yards after the catch since the 2023 season — 4th-best among ACC WRs. Minnesota’s defense has allowed just 10.6 RAC since the 2023 season — T-11th-best among FBS defenses.
Virginia Tech’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on 11.8% of 321 attempts this season — T-35th-best among FBS offenses. Minnesota’s defense allowed 20+ yards on just 5.9% of attempts this season — best among Big Ten defenses.
Minnesota Golden Gophers Defensive Stats & Trends
Minnesota did not record a sack (39 pass attempts) in the Red Zone in the 2023 season– T-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 14.2
Minnesota did not record a sack (39 pass attempts) in the Red Zone in the 2023 season– T-worst in FBS; Average: 15.1
Minnesota has allowed passes of 20+ yards on just 21 of 355 attempts (6%) this season– best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 10%
Minnesota has tackled opponents for a loss on just 8 of 118 rushing attempts (7% TFL%) in the Red Zone since the 2023 season– worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 15%.
Minnesota has tackled opponents for a loss on just 8 of 118 rushing attempts (7% TFL%) in the Red Zone since the 2023 season– worst in FBS; Average: 15%.
Virginia Tech Hokies Defensive Stats & Trends
Virginia Tech has allowed a Completion Pct of just 39% (22 completions/56 attempts) when opponents had over 10 yards to go this season– best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 60%
Virginia Tech has allowed a Completion Pct of just 39% (22 completions/56 attempts) when opponents had over 10 yards to go this season– 2nd-best in FBS; Average: 61%
Virginia Tech has sacked opposing QBs on 10% of pass attempts (74/710) since the 2023 season– 3rd-best in FBS; Average: 7%
Virginia Tech has allowed a Completion Pct of just 33% (12 completions/36 attempts) on third and 10+ yards to go this season– 2nd-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 55%
Virginia Tech has sacked opposing QBs on 12% of pass attempts (33/269) on 1st down since the 2023 season– best in FBS; Average: 6%
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