Nevada Wolf Pack vs Minnesota Golden Gophers Betting Pick & Prediction 9/14/24

Minnesota comes into this week three non-conference matchup with a 1-1 record, and they are set to host the Nevada Wolf Pack at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. The game is scheduled for 3:30 ET on Saturday, September 14th, with BTN handling the television broadcast. The over/under line is currently at 43.5 points, and the Gophers are favored by -16.5 points. The money line odds have Minnesota at -832 and Nevada at +551.

NEVADA WOLF PACK VS MINNESOTA GOLDEN GOPHERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Nevada Wolf Pack +16.5

This game will be played at Huntington Bank Stadium at 3:30 ET on Saturday, September 14th.

WHY BET THE NEVADA WOLF PACK:

• We have the Minnesota Golden Gophers winning this one by a score of 25 to 14
• Even though we like the Minnesota Golden Gophers to win, our ATS pick is to take the Nevada Wolf Pack at +16.5
• We see this game finishing below the line of 43.5 points

Will The Nevada Wolf Pack Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs

Nevada is now 1-2 after a 20-17 loss to Georgia Southern. The Wolf Pack, who were even with the spread as 0-point underdogs, failed to cover. The game’s over/under was set at 56.5 points, but the total score was just 37 points, resulting in an under.

Nevada took an early 14-7 lead, but Georgia Southern outscored them 10-0 in the second quarter to take a 17-14 lead at the half. The teams traded field goals in the third quarter, and neither team scored in the fourth.

Nevada’s offense put up 502 yards in their 20-17 loss to Georgia Southern, with 271 yards coming through the air. Brendon Lewis completed 65.7% of his passes for 271 yards, ending the game with a passer rating of 98.63. Cortez Braham Jr. was his top target, hauling in nine receptions for 110 yards.

On the ground, the Wolf Pack rushed 41 times for 231 yards, with Brendon Lewis contributing 97 yards on 18 carries. Nevada’s lone rushing touchdown came from Lewis, and he also threw one touchdown pass in the game.

In their most recent game, Nevada’s defense allowed 285 total yards, with the majority of this coming through the air. The Wolf Pack gave up 243 passing yards and two touchdowns, while their run defense was strong, holding Georgia Southern to just 42 yards on 19 carries. Nevada’s defense will look to improve after allowing 20 first downs to their opponent.

Are The Minnesota Golden Gophers Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?

Minnesota improved to 1-1 for the season with a 48-0 victory over Rhode Island. The betting lines for this game were not available.

The Golden Gophers took an early 3-0 lead and then extended it to 17-0 by halftime. Minnesota’s defense was dominant, keeping Rhode Island off the scoreboard while the Gophers’ offense continued to roll, adding 14 points in the third quarter and 17 more in the fourth.

Minnesota’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their 48-0 win, racking up 422 total yards and 27 first downs. The Gophers’ ground game contributed 116 yards and two touchdowns, while their passing attack was dominant, amassing 306 yards and three scores.

Quarterback Max Brosmer completed 80% of his passes for 271 yards and two touchdowns, with a passer rating of 126.53. Darius Taylor led the rushing effort with 64 yards on 14 carries, finding the end zone once, and Elijah Spencer was the top receiver with four catches for 55 yards.

Minnesota’s defense was dominant in their most recent game, holding Rhode Island to just 135 total yards. The Gophers picked off three passes and limited the Rams to 18 rushing yards on 13 attempts. In the passing game, Minnesota allowed just 117 yards on 13 completions.