Nevada vs. Minnesota Best bets: Odds, expert predictions, player news and stats for Saturday

The Golden Gophers (1-1) close out their non-conference schedule Saturday with a home game against the Wolfpack of Nevada (2-1).

With the Big Ten season kicking off next week and the likes of Iowa, Michigan, and USC staring them in the face, its imperative that Minnesota continue to build on the momentum gained from last weeks 48-0 win over Rhode Island.

Head Coach PJ Flecks Gophers forced four turnovers in the game and did not allow the Rams to cross midfield until midway through the 4 th quarter.

New Head Coach Jeff Choate is tasked with rebuilding the Wolfpack.

Nevada enters the game with 1 win in their 1 st 3 games.

Their 3 games a win over Troy and losses to SMU and Georgia Southern) were decided by a total of 10 points.

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Minnesota Date: Saturday, September 14th, 2024 Time: 3:30 PM EST Site: Huntington Bank Stadium City: Minneapolis, MN TV/Streaming: BTN Want to check out the other games on the College Football schedule this week? Weve got you covered right here on NBC Sports with all the matchup, venue, game-time and TV/streaming info so you wont miss any of the action! Latest Game odds for Nevada vs.

Minnesota The latest odds as of Friday afternoon: o Moneyline: Nevada Wolfpack (+625), Minnesota Golden Gophers (-1000) o Spread: Golden Gophers -17.5 o Total: 44.5 *odds courtesy of BetMGM NBC Sports Bet Best Bet Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) likes Minnesota to control the game Saturday and cover the spread: I think all the smart money should be on a team like the Minnesota Golden Gophers.

Theyre hosting Nevada.

And why? It may not be a sexy pick, but you look at who Minnesota has on the schedule the next three weeks - Iowa, Michigan and USC.

They absolutely have to get a win Saturday.

They have to get out to a fast start.

So, I like Minnesota in the first half -9.5.

I also like them for the full game -16.5.

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From the Trading Desk at BetMGM courtesy of John Ewing: Week 3 Highlights Most bet OVERS (tickets) 1.

Georgia-Kentucky 2.

Kent State-Tennessee 3.

Arkansas State-Michigan Most bet UNDERS (tickets) 1.

Utah-Utah State 2.

Alabama-Wisconsin 3.

Colorado-Colorado State Most bet UNDERDOGS to win (tickets) 1.

Colorado State +220 2.

Boston College +550 3.

South Carolina +220 Quarterback matchup for Nevada vs.

Minnesota o Wolfpack: Brendon Lewis the junior has 561 yards and 5 TDs and 0 INTs o Golden Gophers: Max Brosmer 6 th -year senior ranks 14 th nationally completing 72.5% of his passes for 436 yards and 2 TDs Wolfpack vs.

Golden Gophers player news, trends, & recent stats Nevada is 2-5 all-time against teams in the Big Ten Minnesota is 14-3 all-time against teams currently in the Mountain West Conference, with 11 consecutive wins.

Nevada is 11 for 11 this season scoring in the Red Zone (9 TDs) Minnesota is one of 20 teams in the FBS that have yet to allow a passing TD.

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