Iowa Hawkeyes vs Minnesota Golden Gophers Betting Pick & Prediction 9/21/24
At 7:30 ET, Iowa and Minnesota are set to face off from Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. Iowa is the -2.5 point favorite on the road, with the over/under line currently sitting at 36.5 points. Both teams come into this one with a 2-1 record on the season. The game will be televised on NBC.
IOWA HAWKEYES VS MINNESOTA GOLDEN GOPHERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Minnesota Golden Gophers +2.5
This game will be played at Huntington Bank Stadium at 7:30 ET on Saturday, September 21st.
WHY BET THE MINNESOTA GOLDEN GOPHERS:
- We have the Minnesota Golden Gophers winning this one by a score of 22 to 16
- Not only do we have the Minnesota Golden Gophers winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at +2.5
- Look for this game to go over the line of 36.5 points
Will The Iowa Hawkeyes Pick Up A Win On The Road?
Iowa is now 2-1 after a 38-21 win over Troy in their most recent game. The Hawkeyes were -23.5 point favorites but failed to cover the spread, and the over/under line of 39 points was surpassed, with the teams combining for 59 points.
The game was scoreless after the first quarter, but Iowa took a 14-10 lead by halftime. Troy outscored the Hawkeyes 7-0 in the third quarter, but Iowa responded by shutting out Troy in the fourth quarter while putting up 14 points of their own.
In their 38-21 win over Troy, Iowa’s offense was led by quarterback Cade McNamara, who completed 82.6% of his passes for 176 yards. McNamara’s performance was supported by a strong ground game, with Kaleb Johnson rushing for 173 yards on 25 carries. Johnson found the end zone twice, while Iowa’s rushing attack totaled 284 yards and three touchdowns.
The Hawkeyes’ offense finished with 462 total yards, with 178 yards coming through the air. Jacob Gill was the leading receiver, with five receptions for 44 yards.
After holding Troy to just 24 rushing yards in their most recent game, Iowa’s defense will look to continue their strong play. The Hawkeyes allowed just 253 total yards and 10 first downs in the game. However, they did give up 229 passing yards and two touchdowns through the air, but they did manage to come up with an interception.
Will The Minnesota Golden Gophers Win At Home Over The Iowa Hawkeyes?
Minnesota improved to 2-1 on the season after shutting out Nevada in their most recent game. The Golden Gophers, who were -16.5 point favorites, not only won but also covered the spread. The over/under line was 44.5 points, and with the total score being 27 points, the under hit.
Minnesota took a 6-0 lead in the first quarter, and by halftime, they were up 20-0. The Golden Gophers added one more touchdown in the third quarter and held Nevada scoreless for the rest of the game.
Minnesota’s offense was dominant in their 27-0 win, racking up 386 total yards and 20 first downs. The ground game was particularly effective, with 195 rushing yards and two touchdowns. Darius Taylor led the way, averaging 11.3 yards per carry on his way to 124 rushing yards and two scores. The Gophers’ passing game, led by Max Brosmer, added 191 yards and one touchdown.
Brosmer completed 61.5% of his passes, connecting with Daniel Jackson four times for 61 yards. Overall, Brosmer finished with 191 yards, one touchdown, and one interception, earning a passer rating of 80.77.
Minnesota’s defense was dominant in their most recent game, holding Nevada to just 10 first downs and 172 total yards. The Gophers didn’t allow a single point, and their secondary picked off three passes. Against the run, Minnesota gave up just 58 yards on 31 attempts, and they held Nevada to 114 passing yards on 15 completions.