- Minnesota is a -5.5 point favorite vs. Rutgers
- Rutgers vs. Minnesota Total (Over/Under): 51.5 points
- TV Channel: BTN
Rutgers (3-1) visit Huntington Bank Stadium to take on Minnesota (2-1) on Sep. 27 in Minneapolis, MN. Kickoff is scheduled for 12:00pm EDT.
Minnesota is a betting favorite in Week 5, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (100).
The Rutgers vs. Minnesota Over/Under is 51.5 total points.
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Rutgers vs. Minnesota Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Rutgers | +5.5 -120 | 51.5 -115 | 170 |
| Minnesota | -5.5 100 | 51.5 -105 | -210 |
Rutgers vs Minnesota Prediction:
The winning team model predicts Minnesota will win this game with 65.2% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.
This winning team prediction factors in up-to-date player injuries for both Rutgers and Minnesota, key player performances this season and recent team trends.
Rutgers vs Minnesota Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Minnesota will cover the spread with 60.9% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performances for both teams, opening and current betting lines plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
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Rutgers Best Bets Today
- Rutgers has hit the Game Total Over in 11 of their last 14 games (+7.70 Units / 50% ROI)
- Rutgers has hit the 1H Moneyline in 9 of their last 14 games (+5.55 Units / 3% ROI)
- Rutgers has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 8 of their last 11 games (+4.55 Units / 35% ROI)
- Rutgers have covered the 1H Spread in 9 of their last 14 games (+3.40 Units / 21% ROI)
- Rutgers has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 9 of their last 14 games (+3.35 Units / 21% ROI)
Minnesota Best Bets Today
- Minnesota have covered the Spread in 9 of their last 12 games (+5.70 Units / 43% ROI)
- Minnesota has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 8 of their last 11 games (+4.90 Units / 37% ROI)
- Minnesota have covered the 1H Spread in 4 of their last 5 games at home (+2.80 Units / 48% ROI)
- Minnesota has hit the Moneyline in 7 of their last 11 games (+2.65 Units / 10% ROI)
- Minnesota has hit the 1H Moneyline in 6 of their last 11 games (+1.40 Units / 6% ROI)
Rutgers Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Rutgers is 2-2 against the spread this college football season (-0.2 Units / -4.47% ROI).
- Rutgers is 2-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +1 Units / 6.76% ROI
- Rutgers is 4-0 when betting the Over for +4 Units / 93.02% ROI
- Rutgers is 0-4 when betting the Under for -4.5 Units / -100% ROI
Minnesota Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Minnesota iss 1-2 against the spread this college football season (-1.2 Units / -36.36% ROI).
- Minnesota is 1-1 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.55 Units / -5.76% ROI
- Minnesota is 2-1 when betting the Over for +0.9 Units / 27.27% ROI
- Minnesota is 1-2 when betting the Under for -1.2 Units / -36.36% ROI
Rutgers: Keys to the Game vs. Minnesota
Rutgers’s WRs has averaged 14.6 yards after the catch since the 2024 season — 2nd-best among Big Ten WRs. Minnesota’s defense has allowed just 8.4 RAC to TEs since the 2024 season — T-9th-best among FBS defenses.
Rutgers’s WRs has gained 1,063 yards on 69 receptions (15.4 YPR) this season — 5th-best among Big Ten WRs. Minnesota’s defense has allowed just 5.9 Yards Per Reception to TEs this season — T-8th-best among FBS defenses.
Rutgers has gained 1,219 yards on 91 receptions (13.4 YPR) this season — T-30th-best among FBS skill players. Minnesota’s defense has allowed just 9.1 Yards Per Reception this season — T-11th-best among FBS defenses.
Rutgers TEs have averaged just 6.9 yards per reception (310 yards/45 catches) since the 2024 season– worst among Big Ten Teams; Average: 10.6
Rutgers’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on just 8.1% of 528 attempts since the 2024 season — T-19th-worst among FBS offenses. Minnesota’s defense allowed 20+ yards on just 6.3% of attempts since the 2024 season — 2nd-best among P5 defenses.
Minnesota: Keys to the Game vs. Rutgers
Minnesota TEs averaged 18.8 yards per reception (113 yards/6 catches) on 3rd and long last season– best among Big Ten Teams; Average: 11.0
Minnesota’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on 13.1% of 84 attempts this season — 33rd-best among FBS offenses. Rutgers’s defense allowed 20+ yards on 11.7% of attempts this season — 2nd-worst among Big Ten defenses.
Minnesota’s WRs has gained 455 yards on 24 receptions (19.0 YPR) this season — 3rd-best among FBS WRs. Rutgers’s defense has allowed 15.6 Yards Per Reception to WRs this season — 14th-worst among FBS defenses.
Minnesota’s WRs has gained 455 yards on 24 receptions (19.0 YPR) this season — 2nd-best among Power 5 WRs. Rutgers’s defense has allowed 13.7 Yards Per Reception this season — worst among Big Ten defenses.
Minnesota’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on 13.1% of 84 attempts this season — 33rd-best among FBS offenses. Rutgers’s defense allowed 20+ yards on 11.7% of attempts this season — 30th-worst among FBS defenses.
Matchup Notes for Rutgers vs. Minnesota
Minnesota TEs averaged 18.8 yards per reception (113 yards/6 catches) on 3rd and long last season– best among Big Ten Teams; Average: 11.0
Minnesota’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on 13.1% of 84 attempts this season — 33rd-best among FBS offenses. Rutgers’s defense allowed 20+ yards on 11.7% of attempts this season — 2nd-worst among Big Ten defenses.
Minnesota’s WRs has gained 455 yards on 24 receptions (19.0 YPR) this season — 3rd-best among FBS WRs. Rutgers’s defense has allowed 15.6 Yards Per Reception to WRs this season — 14th-worst among FBS defenses.
Minnesota’s WRs has gained 455 yards on 24 receptions (19.0 YPR) this season — 2nd-best among Power 5 WRs. Rutgers’s defense has allowed 13.7 Yards Per Reception this season — worst among Big Ten defenses.
Minnesota’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on 13.1% of 84 attempts this season — 33rd-best among FBS offenses. Rutgers’s defense allowed 20+ yards on 11.7% of attempts this season — 30th-worst among FBS defenses.
Rutgers’s WRs has averaged 14.6 yards after the catch since the 2024 season — 2nd-best among Big Ten WRs. Minnesota’s defense has allowed just 8.4 RAC to TEs since the 2024 season — T-9th-best among FBS defenses.
Rutgers’s WRs has gained 1,063 yards on 69 receptions (15.4 YPR) this season — 5th-best among Big Ten WRs. Minnesota’s defense has allowed just 5.9 Yards Per Reception to TEs this season — T-8th-best among FBS defenses.
Rutgers has gained 1,219 yards on 91 receptions (13.4 YPR) this season — T-30th-best among FBS skill players. Minnesota’s defense has allowed just 9.1 Yards Per Reception this season — T-11th-best among FBS defenses.
Rutgers TEs have averaged just 6.9 yards per reception (310 yards/45 catches) since the 2024 season– worst among Big Ten Teams; Average: 10.6
Rutgers’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on just 8.1% of 528 attempts since the 2024 season — T-19th-worst among FBS offenses. Minnesota’s defense allowed 20+ yards on just 6.3% of attempts since the 2024 season — 2nd-best among P5 defenses.
Rutgers Offensive Stats & Trends
Rutgers’s WRs has averaged 14.6 yards after the catch since the 2024 season — 2nd-best among Big Ten WRs. Minnesota’s defense has allowed just 8.4 RAC to TEs since the 2024 season — T-9th-best among FBS defenses.
Rutgers’s WRs has gained 1,063 yards on 69 receptions (15.4 YPR) this season — 5th-best among Big Ten WRs. Minnesota’s defense has allowed just 5.9 Yards Per Reception to TEs this season — T-8th-best among FBS defenses.
Rutgers has gained 1,219 yards on 91 receptions (13.4 YPR) this season — T-30th-best among FBS skill players. Minnesota’s defense has allowed just 9.1 Yards Per Reception this season — T-11th-best among FBS defenses.
Rutgers TEs have averaged just 6.9 yards per reception (310 yards/45 catches) since the 2024 season– worst among Big Ten Teams; Average: 10.6
Rutgers’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on just 8.1% of 528 attempts since the 2024 season — T-19th-worst among FBS offenses. Minnesota’s defense allowed 20+ yards on just 6.3% of attempts since the 2024 season — 2nd-best among P5 defenses.
Minnesota Offensive Stats & Trends
Minnesota TEs averaged 18.8 yards per reception (113 yards/6 catches) on 3rd and long last season– best among Big Ten Teams; Average: 11.0
Minnesota’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on 13.1% of 84 attempts this season — 33rd-best among FBS offenses. Rutgers’s defense allowed 20+ yards on 11.7% of attempts this season — 2nd-worst among Big Ten defenses.
Minnesota’s WRs has gained 455 yards on 24 receptions (19.0 YPR) this season — 3rd-best among FBS WRs. Rutgers’s defense has allowed 15.6 Yards Per Reception to WRs this season — 14th-worst among FBS defenses.
Minnesota’s WRs has gained 455 yards on 24 receptions (19.0 YPR) this season — 2nd-best among Power 5 WRs. Rutgers’s defense has allowed 13.7 Yards Per Reception this season — worst among Big Ten defenses.
Minnesota’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on 13.1% of 84 attempts this season — 33rd-best among FBS offenses. Rutgers’s defense allowed 20+ yards on 11.7% of attempts this season — 30th-worst among FBS defenses.
Rutgers Defensive Stats & Trends
Rutgers’s WRs has averaged 14.6 yards after the catch since the 2024 season — 2nd-best among Big Ten WRs. Minnesota’s defense has allowed just 8.4 RAC to TEs since the 2024 season — T-9th-best among FBS defenses.
Rutgers’s WRs has gained 1,063 yards on 69 receptions (15.4 YPR) this season — 5th-best among Big Ten WRs. Minnesota’s defense has allowed just 5.9 Yards Per Reception to TEs this season — T-8th-best among FBS defenses.
Rutgers has gained 1,219 yards on 91 receptions (13.4 YPR) this season — T-30th-best among FBS skill players. Minnesota’s defense has allowed just 9.1 Yards Per Reception this season — T-11th-best among FBS defenses.
Rutgers TEs have averaged just 6.9 yards per reception (310 yards/45 catches) since the 2024 season– worst among Big Ten Teams; Average: 10.6
Rutgers’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on just 8.1% of 528 attempts since the 2024 season — T-19th-worst among FBS offenses. Minnesota’s defense allowed 20+ yards on just 6.3% of attempts since the 2024 season — 2nd-best among P5 defenses.
Minnesota Defensive Stats & Trends
Minnesota TEs averaged 18.8 yards per reception (113 yards/6 catches) on 3rd and long last season– best among Big Ten Teams; Average: 11.0
Minnesota’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on 13.1% of 84 attempts this season — 33rd-best among FBS offenses. Rutgers’s defense allowed 20+ yards on 11.7% of attempts this season — 2nd-worst among Big Ten defenses.
Minnesota’s WRs has gained 455 yards on 24 receptions (19.0 YPR) this season — 3rd-best among FBS WRs. Rutgers’s defense has allowed 15.6 Yards Per Reception to WRs this season — 14th-worst among FBS defenses.
Minnesota’s WRs has gained 455 yards on 24 receptions (19.0 YPR) this season — 2nd-best among Power 5 WRs. Rutgers’s defense has allowed 13.7 Yards Per Reception this season — worst among Big Ten defenses.
Minnesota’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on 13.1% of 84 attempts this season — 33rd-best among FBS offenses. Rutgers’s defense allowed 20+ yards on 11.7% of attempts this season — 30th-worst among FBS defenses.
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