Purdue vs Minnesota Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets โ€“ NCAAF, Week 7

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  • Minnesota is a -7.5 point favorite vs. Purdue
  • Purdue vs. Minnesota Total (Over/Under): 50.5 points
  • TV Channel: BTN

Purdue (2-3) visit Huntington Bank Stadium to take on Minnesota (3-2) on Oct. 11 in Minneapolis, MN. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30pm EDT.

Minnesota is a betting favorite in Week 7, with the spread sitting at -7.5 (-110).

The Purdue vs. Minnesota Over/Under is 50.5 total points.

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Purdue vs. Minnesota Odds, Spread, Over/Under:

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Purdue+7.5 -11050.5 -110240
Minnesota -7.5 -11050.5 -110-300

Purdue vs Minnesota Prediction:

The winning team model predicts Minnesota will win this game with 73.7% 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 Purdue and Minnesota, key player performances this season and recent team trends.

Purdue vs Minnesota Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Purdue will cover the spread with 54.7% 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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  • Purdue has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 3 of their last 5 away games (+1.90 Units / 33% ROI)
  • Purdue has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 3 of their last 5 away games (+0.85 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Purdue has hit the Game Total Over in 3 of their last 5 away games (+0.80 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Purdue has hit the Team Total Under in 3 of their last 5 games (+0.65 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Minnesota has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 8 of their last 12 games (+3.80 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Minnesota has hit the Game Total Over in 4 of their last 5 games at home (+2.90 Units / 53% ROI)
  • Minnesota has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 4 of their last 5 games at home (+2.90 Units / 51% ROI)
  • Minnesota has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 3 of their last 5 games at home (+2.40 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Minnesota have covered the 1Q Spread in 7 of their last 12 games (+2.10 Units / 15% ROI)

Purdue Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Purdue is 2-3 against the spread this college football season (-1.4 Units / -25% ROI).

  • Purdue is 2-3 when betting on the Moneyline for -1 Units / -4.76% ROI
  • Purdue is 2-3 when betting the Over for -1.3 Units / -23.64% ROI
  • Purdue is 3-2 when betting the Under for +0.8 Units / 14.55% ROI

Minnesota Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Minnesota iss 1-4 against the spread this college football season (-3.4 Units / -61.82% ROI).

  • Minnesota is 2-2 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.55 Units / -4.49% ROI
  • Minnesota is 4-1 when betting the Over for +2.9 Units / 52.73% ROI
  • Minnesota is 1-4 when betting the Under for -3.4 Units / -61.82% ROI

Purdue: Keys to the Game vs. Minnesota

Purdue RBs averaged 10.0 Yards per Carry (269 yards/27 carries) in close and late situations last season– best among FBS Teams; Average: 5.2

Purdue RBs averaged 8.8 yards from scrimmage per touch (184 yards / 21 touches) last week– 4th-best among FBS Teams; Average: 5.0

Purdue RBs averaged 9.6 yards from scrimmage per touch (318 yards / 33 touches) in close and late situations last season– best among FBS Teams; Average: 5.4

Purdue WRs were targeted 39 times last week– most among Big Ten Teams

Purdue’s WRs has 172 receptions in 17 games (just 10.1 per game) since the 2024 season — 4th-worst among Big Ten WRs. Minnesota’s defense has allowed just 17.2 receptions per game since the 2024 season — T-27th-best among FBS defenses.

Minnesota: Keys to the Game vs. Purdue

Minnesota TEs averaged 18.8 yards per reception (113 yards/6 catches) on 3rd and long last season– best among Big Ten Teams; Average: 11.0

Minnesota Skill Players have caught 5 of 5 passes (100% Reception Pct) on 3rd and short since the 2024 season– best among Big Ten Teams; Average: 61%

Minnesota has averaged just 10.8 yards after the catch since the 2024 season — T-21st-worst among FBS skill players. Purdue’s defense has allowed 14.1 RAC since the 2024 season — worst among FBS defenses.

Minnesota has averaged just 10.8 yards after the catch since the 2024 season — T-21st-worst among FBS skill players. Purdue’s defense has allowed 14.1 RAC since the 2024 season — worst among Big Ten defenses.

Minnesota’s WRs have just 142.6 receiving yards per game this season — 5th-worst among Big Ten WRs. Purdue’s defense has allowed 248.4 receiving yards per game this season — 4th-worst among Big Ten defenses.

Matchup Notes for Purdue vs. Minnesota

Minnesota TEs averaged 18.8 yards per reception (113 yards/6 catches) on 3rd and long last season– best among Big Ten Teams; Average: 11.0

Minnesota Skill Players have caught 5 of 5 passes (100% Reception Pct) on 3rd and short since the 2024 season– best among Big Ten Teams; Average: 61%

Minnesota has averaged just 10.8 yards after the catch since the 2024 season — T-21st-worst among FBS skill players. Purdue’s defense has allowed 14.1 RAC since the 2024 season — worst among FBS defenses.

Minnesota has averaged just 10.8 yards after the catch since the 2024 season — T-21st-worst among FBS skill players. Purdue’s defense has allowed 14.1 RAC since the 2024 season — worst among Big Ten defenses.

Minnesota’s WRs have just 142.6 receiving yards per game this season — 5th-worst among Big Ten WRs. Purdue’s defense has allowed 248.4 receiving yards per game this season — 4th-worst among Big Ten defenses.

Purdue RBs averaged 10.0 Yards per Carry (269 yards/27 carries) in close and late situations last season– best among FBS Teams; Average: 5.2

Purdue RBs averaged 8.8 yards from scrimmage per touch (184 yards / 21 touches) last week– 4th-best among FBS Teams; Average: 5.0

Purdue RBs averaged 9.6 yards from scrimmage per touch (318 yards / 33 touches) in close and late situations last season– best among FBS Teams; Average: 5.4

Purdue WRs were targeted 39 times last week– most among Big Ten Teams

Purdue’s WRs has 172 receptions in 17 games (just 10.1 per game) since the 2024 season — 4th-worst among Big Ten WRs. Minnesota’s defense has allowed just 17.2 receptions per game since the 2024 season — T-27th-best among FBS defenses.

Purdue Offensive Stats & Trends

Purdue RBs averaged 10.0 Yards per Carry (269 yards/27 carries) in close and late situations last season– best among FBS Teams; Average: 5.2

Purdue RBs averaged 8.8 yards from scrimmage per touch (184 yards / 21 touches) last week– 4th-best among FBS Teams; Average: 5.0

Purdue RBs averaged 9.6 yards from scrimmage per touch (318 yards / 33 touches) in close and late situations last season– best among FBS Teams; Average: 5.4

Purdue WRs were targeted 39 times last week– most among Big Ten Teams

Purdue’s WRs has 172 receptions in 17 games (just 10.1 per game) since the 2024 season — 4th-worst among Big Ten WRs. Minnesota’s defense has allowed just 17.2 receptions per game since the 2024 season — T-27th-best among FBS defenses.

Minnesota Offensive Stats & Trends

Minnesota TEs averaged 18.8 yards per reception (113 yards/6 catches) on 3rd and long last season– best among Big Ten Teams; Average: 11.0

Minnesota Skill Players have caught 5 of 5 passes (100% Reception Pct) on 3rd and short since the 2024 season– best among Big Ten Teams; Average: 61%

Minnesota has averaged just 10.8 yards after the catch since the 2024 season — T-21st-worst among FBS skill players. Purdue’s defense has allowed 14.1 RAC since the 2024 season — worst among FBS defenses.

Minnesota has averaged just 10.8 yards after the catch since the 2024 season — T-21st-worst among FBS skill players. Purdue’s defense has allowed 14.1 RAC since the 2024 season — worst among Big Ten defenses.

Minnesota’s WRs have just 142.6 receiving yards per game this season — 5th-worst among Big Ten WRs. Purdue’s defense has allowed 248.4 receiving yards per game this season — 4th-worst among Big Ten defenses.

Purdue Defensive Stats & Trends

Purdue RBs averaged 10.0 Yards per Carry (269 yards/27 carries) in close and late situations last season– best among FBS Teams; Average: 5.2

Purdue RBs averaged 8.8 yards from scrimmage per touch (184 yards / 21 touches) last week– 4th-best among FBS Teams; Average: 5.0

Purdue RBs averaged 9.6 yards from scrimmage per touch (318 yards / 33 touches) in close and late situations last season– best among FBS Teams; Average: 5.4

Purdue WRs were targeted 39 times last week– most among Big Ten Teams

Purdue’s WRs has 172 receptions in 17 games (just 10.1 per game) since the 2024 season — 4th-worst among Big Ten WRs. Minnesota’s defense has allowed just 17.2 receptions per game since the 2024 season — T-27th-best among FBS defenses.

Minnesota Defensive Stats & Trends

Minnesota TEs averaged 18.8 yards per reception (113 yards/6 catches) on 3rd and long last season– best among Big Ten Teams; Average: 11.0

Minnesota Skill Players have caught 5 of 5 passes (100% Reception Pct) on 3rd and short since the 2024 season– best among Big Ten Teams; Average: 61%

Minnesota has averaged just 10.8 yards after the catch since the 2024 season — T-21st-worst among FBS skill players. Purdue’s defense has allowed 14.1 RAC since the 2024 season — worst among FBS defenses.

Minnesota has averaged just 10.8 yards after the catch since the 2024 season — T-21st-worst among FBS skill players. Purdue’s defense has allowed 14.1 RAC since the 2024 season — worst among Big Ten defenses.

Minnesota’s WRs have just 142.6 receiving yards per game this season — 5th-worst among Big Ten WRs. Purdue’s defense has allowed 248.4 receiving yards per game this season — 4th-worst among Big Ten defenses.


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