Minnesota vs. Virginia Tech Parlay Picks & Predictions: Duke's Mayo Bowl SGP Odds

Two stout defenses could be set to produce a slugfest as Minnesota clashes with Virginia Tech in the Duke's Mayo Bowl.

Last updated: January 3, 2025 1:28 PM EST • 5 min read

Minnesota Golden Gophers wide receiver Daniel Jackson celebrates his touchdown against the Maryland Terrapins as we look at our Minnesota vs. Virginia Tech parlay picks. — Minnesota Golden Gophers wide receiver Daniel Jackson celebrates his touchdown against the Maryland Terrapins. Photo by Matt Krohn/Imagn Images.

Some bowl games are played in domes. Some are played in tropical locales. The Duke’s Mayo Bowl will be played in 40-degree Charlotte with 30-mph wind gusts.

Despite less than glamorous conditions, our Minnesota vs. Virginia Tech parlay picks for the Duke's Mayo Bowl envision a competitive atmosphere between two of the most efficient defenses in college football.

Minnesota (-10) and Virginia Tech face off in the Duke’s Mayo Bowl at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., Friday at 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Mike Spector dove further into the matchup in his Minnesota vs. Virginia Tech prediction.

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Minnesota vs. Virginia Tech parlay predictions: Duke's Mayo Bowl

College football picks based on the odds from our best college football betting sites.

Under 42.5 (-110) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Virginia Tech +10 (-115) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Daniel Jackson Over 59.5 receiving yards (-165) ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Combined odds: +485 via DraftKings | Implied probability: 17.09%

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SGP predictions for Minnesota vs. Virginia Tech

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Under 42.5 (-110) ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Opt-outs and injuries are rampant, but I expect the defensive identities of both teams to stay the course.

Both Minnesota and Virginia Tech rank among the top-15 teams in the country in adjusted defensive efficiency, with offenses that lag behind. Neither offense sits among the nation’s top 50 units in adjusted efficiency.

The teams combined to allow an average of 41.9 points per game. Minnesota produced six games that fell Under this point total.

Phil Wood is eyeing Unders too in his Minnesota vs. Virginia Tech player prop picks.

Virginia Tech +10 (-115) ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Minnesota didn’t throw the ball particularly well this season, ranking 80th in the FBS in passing yards per game (213.4). The Golden Gophers couldn’t really run it either, racking up just 110.9 yards per game on the ground (111th in FBS).

It’s jarring to see a 10-point favorite that's so uninspiring offensively. Meanwhile, the Hokies didn’t suffer a 10-plus-point loss all year. They're expected to deploy freshman quarterback William “Pop” Watson on Friday. He was a dynamic dual-threat in his only start of the campaign, a convincing win over Virginia on Nov. 30.

FanDuel has moved the Hokies to +9.5 without offering an advantage on parlay odds, so DraftKings (Virginia Tech +10) is where we’ll end up for this SGP.

Daniel Jackson Over 59.5 receiving yards (-165) ⭐⭐⭐⭐

A rare element of consistency for the Minnesota offense this season has been senior wide receiver Daniel Jackson. He's hauled in five-plus receptions in six straight games heading into Friday’s bowl matchup.

Jackson has cleared 60 receiving yards in each of those contests, hitting the mark eight times in total on the season. While quarterback Max Brosmer has surpassed 200 passing yards just six times this year, he’s regularly found Jackson as the focal point of the team's aerial attack.

Choosing an Over play for a Golden Gophers player paired with our Virginia Tech spread pick and Under on the game total provides a contrarian boost to our SGP odds. The end result is a +485 price through DraftKings.

A winning $10 wager on this parlay at DraftKings would lead to a profit $48.50 as part of your college bowl game predictions this week.

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Duke's Mayo Bowl game info

When: Friday, Jan. 3
Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. ET
Where: Bank of America Stadium (Charlotte, N.C.)
How to watch: ESPN
Weather: 44 degrees, 0% chance of precipitation, wind 16 mph WNW
Favorite: Minnesota -9.5 (-122 via FanDuel)

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