Golden Gophers vs Scarlet Knights Predictions, Odds and NCAAF Picks Saturday 11-09-2024

In a matchup of two conference rivals, the Minnesota Golden Gophers (6-3) will play the Rutgers Scarlet Knights (4-4). The Golden Gophers are the favorites, expected to win by at least a field goal but less than a touchdown (currently -6). An over/under of 46 points has been established for the matchup.

Last time out, the Golden Gophers defeated the Illinois Fighting Illini, 25-17. The Scarlet Knights came up short by a final score of 14-7 last time out against the Nebraska Cornhuskers.

Minnesota vs. Rutgers Game Info

• When: Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 12 p.m. ET
• Location: SHI Stadium in Piscataway, New Jersey
• TV: NBC
• Favorite: Minnesota -6
• Total: 46 points

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Minnesota vs. Rutgers Stat Matchup

Minnesota vs. Rutgers Picks

Score Prediction

Prediction: Minnesota 27, Rutgers 20

Spread Pick

Pick ATS: Minnesota -6 (model predicted spread is 6.9 points)

• Minnesota has gone 6-1-1 ATS this season.
• In games they have played as at least 6-point favorites this season, the Golden Gophers are 2-0 against the spread.
• Rutgers has a 3-3-1 record against the spread this season.
• The Scarlet Knights have not yet covered the spread as underdogs of 6 points or more this season (0-1-1).

Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 46 (model projecting 47.2 points)

• Minnesota and its opponent have combined for more than 46 points only two times this season.
• Scarlet Knights games have finished with more than 46 points five times this season.
• Minnesota games this season have posted an average total of 43.3, which is 2.7 points fewer than the total for this matchup.
• Scarlet Knights games average 44.9 total points, 1.1 fewer than the total for this matchup.

Team Leaders

Minnesota

• Max Brosmer: 1,989 PASS YDS / 221 YPG / 68.2% / 13 TD / 4 INT
• Darius Taylor: 126 CAR / 644 YDS / 71.6 YPG / 8 TD / 43 REC / 315 YDS / 35 YPG / 2 TD
• Marcus Major: 64 CAR / 263 YDS / 29.2 YPG / 2 TD / 16 REC / 118 YDS / 13.1 YPG / 0 TD
• Daniel Jackson: 56 REC / 642 YDS / 71.3 YPG / 3 TD
• Elijah Spencer: 34 REC / 421 YDS / 46.8 YPG / 4 TD
• Jah Joyner: 25 TKL / 3 TFL / 4.5 SACK
• Cody Lindenberg: 57 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 SACK / 1 INT / 1 PD
• Koi Perich: 12 TKL / 5 INT / 5 PD

Rutgers

• Athan Kaliakmanis: 1,650 PASS YDS / 206.3 YPG / 54.1% / 9 TD / 5 INT / 53 CAR / 125 RUSH YDS / 1 TD
• Kyle Monangai: 172 CAR / 931 YDS / 116.4 YPG / 10 TD / 10 REC / 49 YDS / 6.1 YPG / 0 TD
• Samuel Brown V: 40 CAR / 201 YDS / 25.1 YPG / 3 TD / 1 REC / 34 YDS / 4.3 YPG / 1 TD
• Dymere Miller: 37 REC / 480 YDS / 60 YPG / 1 TD
• Ian Strong: 16 REC / 267 YDS / 33.4 YPG / 1 TD
• KJ Duff: 13 REC / 229 YDS / 28.6 YPG / 1 TD
• Kyonte Hamilton: 20 TKL / 2 TFL / 2.5 SACK
• Dariel Djabome: 44 TKL
• Shaquan Loyal: 24 TKL / 1 TFL / 2 INT / 3 PD