Michigan vs. Minnesota Prediction: Week 5 Odds, Picks & Best Bet
Big Noon Kickoff in Week 5 features a pair of 3-1 Big Ten programs for my Michigan vs. Minnesota prediction.
The Wolverines fell out of the Top 25 with their last-second loss to Iowa in Week 4, while the Golden Gophers just beat Washington 27-24 on the road. Michigan enters as a 5.5-point betting favorite Saturday, with kickoff at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis set for noon ET (FOX).
🏈 Michigan vs. Minnesota picks & predictions
See all of our experts' college football picks for Week 5 based on the latest college football odds.
| Pick | Bet size |
|---|---|
| Minnesota +5.5 (-108 via BetMGM) | 1.08 units to win 1 unit |
| Over 43.5 (-105 via bet365) | 1.05 units to win 1 unit |
Total wagered: 2.13 units | Max profit: +2 units
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💰 Michigan vs. Minnesota prediction & best bet
Check out all of our college football predictions for more analysis across this week's slate.
Minnesota +5.5 (-108 via BetMGM)
The line has steamed toward Minnesota since Michigan's loss to Iowa, dropping from +8.5 to +5.5. The Golden Gophers have sophomore quarterback Drake Lindsey under center, who has impressed with 200+ passing yards in all 4 starts this season, including 6 touchdown passes across his previous 2 starts.
Michigan's QB Bryce Underwood has committed turnovers in most of his starts this season, putting the Wolverines behind schedule. He played a clean game against Oklahoma's stout defense, but Underwood struggled against Western Michigan and Iowa's stingy defensive units.
Minnesota has limited opponents to 3.2 YPC and 4 total rushing touchdowns. The Golden Gophers have forced 5 turnovers in their past 3 outings, which bodes well against Underwood's miscue tendencies.
I'm still willing to take the home underdog at +5.5 instead of Minnesota's initial +8.5 line. Go to BetMGM for the best price on Minnesota +5.5 at -108 odds.
📡 SBR Edge: Wolverine Woes in Secondary
Michigan has allowed 4 passing touchdowns in its past 2 outings, while giving up 227 passing yards to Iowa in Week 4.
Drake Lindsey Leads Minnesota To A Home Underdog Cover
Minnesota has a strong quarterback talent in Drake Lindsey this season. The Golden Gophers' signal-caller can exploit Michigan's secondary, as he just picked apart a strong Washington defense.
Bryce Underwood's raw talent is undeniable. However, he's still developing and has logged 5 turnovers, including 3 fumbles lost, so he's difficult to trust against a stout Minnesota defense under head coach P.J. Fleck. Lindsey's Golden Gophers give Michigan a scare in a back-and-forth thriller.
Score prediction: Michigan 27, Minnesota 24
📊 Michigan vs. Minnesota odds
See the latest college football odds for every Week 5 matchup.
Michigan vs. Minnesota opening odds
- Moneyline: Michigan -255 | Minnesota +210
- Spread: Michigan -8.5 (-112) | Minnesota +8.5 (-108)
- Over/Under: Over 44.5 (-105) | Under 44.5 (-115)
📺 How to watch Michigan vs. Minnesota: Week 5
- Date: Saturday, Oct. 3
- Kickoff: Noon ET
- Location: Huntington Bank Stadium (Minneapolis)
- TV: FOX
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