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Star running back Mohamed Ibrahim and the Minnesota Golden Gophers (4-2) play the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (4-3) on Saturday at 2:30 PM ET at Huntington Bank Stadium.
The Scarlet Knights are expected to lose by at least two TDs (currently +14) versus the Golden Gophers (with an over/under of 41 points).
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Game Info and Betting Lines for Minnesota vs. Rutgers
- Game Day: Saturday, October 29, 2022
- Game Time: 2:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: BTN
- Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Stadium: Huntington Bank Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Gophers | -14 | -112 | -109 | 41 | -109 | -112 | -630 | +429 |
Minnesota Betting Insights
- So far this year, Rutgers has put together a 5-2-0 record against the spread.
- Rutgers is a perfect 1-0 against the spread when an underdog by 14 points or more this season.
- The teams have hit the over in three of Rutgers’ seven games with a set total.
Minnesota Stats & Insights
- Defensively, Minnesota has been a top-25 unit, ranking sixth-best by giving up just 263.7 yards per game. The offense ranks 36th (442.7 yards per game).
- Minnesota ranks 35th in points scored this year (34.5 points per game), but has been thriving on defense, ranking third-best in the FBS with 11.7 points allowed per game.
- Minnesota sports the 94th-ranked offense this year in terms of passing yards (214.8 passing yards per game), and has been better on the other side of the ball, ranking fifth-best with only 159.2 passing yards allowed per game.
- Minnesota has been shining on both sides of the ball in the running game, ranking 14th-best in rushing offense (227.8 rushing yards per game) and 16th-best in rushing defense (104.5 rushing yards allowed per game).
- Minnesota has been surging on both sides of the ball in terms of third-down efficiency, ranking best in third-down percentage (66.2%) and second-best in third-down conversion rate allowed (21.9%).
- Minnesota ranks 100th in college football with an even turnover margin after forcing 9 turnovers (80th in the FBS) and committing nine (43rd in the FBS).
Minnesota’s Best Players
- Tanner Morgan has compiled 1,164 yards (166.3 ypg) on 83-of-124 passing with seven touchdowns compared to five interceptions this season. In addition, he’s added 74 rushing yards (10.6 ypg) on 24 carries while scoring four touchdowns on the ground.
- The team’s top rusher, Ibrahim, has carried the ball 134 times for 796 yards (113.7 per game), scoring 10 times.
- This season, Treyson Potts has carried the ball 67 times for 311 yards (44.4 per game) and three touchdowns.
- Brevyn Spann-Ford has hauled in 23 catches for 320 yards (45.7 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. He’s found the end zone two times as a receiver.
- Mike Brown-Stephens has hauled in 17 receptions totaling 288 yards so far this campaign.
- Chris Autman-Bell has racked up 11 grabs for 214 yards, an average of 30.6 yards per game. He’s scored one time as a receiver this season.
- Danny Striggow has collected 3.0 sacks to lead the team, while also picking up 4.0 TFL, 13 tackles, and one interception.
- Mariano Sori-Marin is the team’s leading tackler this year. He’s collected 50 tackles and 3.0 TFL.
- Jordan Howden has picked off a team-leading two passes. He also has 27 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and two passes defended to his name.
Rutgers Betting Insights
- So far this year, Rutgers has put together a 5-2-0 record against the spread.
- Rutgers is 1-0 against the spread so far this season when playing as at least 14-point underdogs.
- Rutgers games have hit the over in three out of seven opportunities (42.9%).
Rutgers Stats & Insights
- While Rutgers’ offense has been stuck in neutral, ranking 19th-worst with 328.4 total yards per game, its defense ranks eighth-best with only 279.0 total yards ceded per contest.
- Rutgers ranks 101st in the FBS with 23.0 points per contest on offense, and it ranks 31st with 21.3 points given up per game on defense.
- While Rutgers’ pass offense has been sputtering, ranking 14th-worst with 165.3 passing yards per game, its defense ranks 23rd-best with only 191.6 passing yards allowed per contest.
- Rutgers’ run defense has been leading the charge for the team, as it ranks sixth-best in the FBS with 87.4 rushing yards allowed per game. In terms of offense, it is putting up 163.1 rushing yards per game, which ranks 59th.
- On the offensive side of the ball, Rutgers is a bottom-25 unit on third down, generating a 30.7% third-down conversion percentage (12th-worst). On the bright side, it is thriving on the defensive side of the ball, ceding a 29.2% third-down rate (12th-best).
- Rutgers sports a +1 turnover margin this season, which ranks 58th in the FBS.
Rutgers’ Best Players
- Evan Simon leads Rutgers with 745 yards on 71-of-123 passing with four touchdowns compared to six interceptions this season.
- Samuel Brown V has rushed 85 times for 373 yards, with three touchdowns.
- Kyle Monangai has compiled 197 yards on 55 carries with two touchdowns.
- Aron Cruickshank has racked up 255 receiving yards on 27 catches to pace his team so far this season while scoring two touchdowns as a receiver.
- Sean Ryan has put up a 223-yard season so far with two touchdowns. He’s caught 12 passes on 20 targets.
- Shameen Jones’ 23 targets have resulted in 11 grabs for 184 yards.
- Tyreem Powell paces the team with 4.0 sacks, and also has 5.0 TFL and 23 tackles.
- Christian Izien is the team’s top-tackler this year. He’s racked up 34 tackles, 3.0 TFL, and 1.5 sacks.
- Christian Braswell has a team-high three interceptions to go along with 12 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and three passes defended.
