Golden Gophers vs Hokies Predictions, Odds and NCAAF Picks Friday 01-03-2025

The Minnesota Golden Gophers and Virginia Tech Hokies will face off in this season's Duke's Mayo Bowl. The Golden Gophers are heavy favorites (-10). The expected point total for the matchup is set at 42.5.

Last time out, the Golden Gophers took the loss against the Penn State Nittany Lions, 26-25. The Hokies picked up a 37-17 victory last time out against the Virginia Cavaliers.

Minnesota vs. Virginia Tech Game Info

• When: Friday, January 3, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. ET
• Location: Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina
• TV: ESPN
• Favorite: Minnesota -10
• Total: 42.5 points

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Minnesota vs. Virginia Tech Matchup Stats

Minnesota vs. Virginia Tech Picks

Score Prediction

Prediction: Virginia Tech 25, Minnesota 22

Spread Pick

Pick ATS: Virginia Tech +10 (model predicted spread is 3 points)

• Minnesota has gone 8-2-1 ATS this season.
• In games they have played as at least 10-point favorites this season, the Golden Gophers are 1-0 against the spread.
• Virginia Tech is 6-6-0 against the spread this year.
• The Hokies are a perfect 1-0 against the spread when an underdog by 10 points or more this year.

Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 42.5 (model projecting 47.9 points)

• In five games this season, Minnesota and its opponent have combined to score more than 42.5 points.
• So far this season, nine Hokies games have featured more than 42.5 points scored.
• Minnesota games have had an average of 43.3 points this season, 0.8 points higher than the over/under for this matchup.
• This season, Hokies games have resulted in an average scoring total of 49.8, which is 7.3 points higher than the over/under for this matchup.

Team Leaders

Minnesota Team Leaders

• Max Brosmer: 2,617 PASS YDS / 218.1 YPG / 66.8% / 17 TD / 5 INT
• Darius Taylor: 185 CAR / 873 YDS / 72.8 YPG / 9 TD / 50 REC / 333 YDS / 27.8 YPG / 2 TD
• Marcus Major: 78 CAR / 352 YDS / 29.3 YPG / 3 TD / 20 REC / 144 YDS / 13.1 YPG / 1 TD
• Daniel Jackson: 75 REC / 863 YDS / 71.9 YPG / 4 TD
• Elijah Spencer: 46 REC / 603 YDS / 50.3 YPG / 4 TD
• Anthony Smith: 21 TKL / 6 TFL / 5 SACK
• Cody Lindenberg: 76 TKL / 3 TFL / 1 SACK / 1 INT / 1 PD
• Koi Perich: 25 TKL / 5 INT / 5 PD

Virginia Tech Team Leaders

• Kyron Drones: 1,562 PASS YDS / 173.6 YPG / 60.7% / 10 TD / 6 INT / 98 CAR / 337 RUSH YDS / 6 TD
• Bhayshul Tuten: 183 CAR / 1,158 YDS / 105.3 YPG / 15 TD / 22 REC / 79 YDS / 7.2 YPG / 2 TD
• Stephen Gosnell: 27 REC / 497 YDS / 41.4 YPG / 1 TD
• Jaylin Lane: 38 REC / 466 YDS / 38.8 YPG / 2 TD
• Ali Jennings: 15 REC / 373 YDS / 31.1 YPG / 3 TD
• Antwaun Powell: 40 TKL / 13 TFL / 15.5 SACK
• Jaden Keller: 67 TKL / 1 TFL
• Mansoor Delane: 49 TKL / 4 INT / 4 PD