Kickoff for this matchup between the Bowling Green Falcons and Minnesota Golden Gophers is set for 2:00 PM ET. The game will be played in Detroit, MI at Ford Field with ESPN carrying television coverage. In this non-conference showdown, Minnesota is listed as 4.5 point road favorites against the Falcons. Continue reading for my tips and betting advice.

BOWLING GREEN FALCONS VS MINNESOTA GOLDEN GOPHERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Bowling Green Falcons +4.5

This game will be played at Ford Field at 2:00 ET on Tuesday, December 26th.

WHY BET THE BOWLING GREEN FALCONS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 22-19 in favor of Minnesota.
  • Even though we have Minnesota winning straight-up, we like Bowling Green at +4.5.
  • The over/under is currently sitting at 39 points, and we like the over with a projected 41 points.

Will the Falcons Win in Detroit?

This season, the Bowling Green Falcons are currently 7-5. So far this season, they have played seven road games and four at home.

Bowling Green’s average scoring differential for the season is +2.8 leading to an ATS mark of 7-4. The Falcons have been favored four times and the underdog in seven games

This season, Bowling Green holds an over/under record of 7-4. On average, their games have produced a combined total of 49.8 points, with the typical over/under line set at 45.9 points.

On the ground, the Falcons are 67th in college football at 403 attempts per game. This has led to an average of 141.5 (86th). So far, they have turned to the passing game 26.6 and have a per game average of 186.1. Overall, they are 60th in points (26.3 PPG).

Ranked 167th in passing yards allowed per game, Bowling Green’s defense gets ready to take on Minnesota. Opponents have attempted an average of 26.9 passes per game against the Falcons. They’re allowing 23.5 points per contest, placing them 85th in college football. Their rush defense ranks 59th in the NCAA.

Can the Golden Gophers Grab a Win at Home?

So far, the Minnesota Golden Gophers are 5-7, including going 1-3 on the road and 4-3 at home.

Heading into this week’s matchup with Bowling Green, the Golden Gophers have been favored in six games and the underdog in five. Their ATS mark coming into the game is 3-8.

This season, Minnesota has posted an over/under record of 4-7 through 12 games. On average their games have combined for 47.1 points.

The Golden Gophers’ offense is set to face Bowling Green while averaging 150.5 rushing yards per game and 4 yards per attempt. In the national rankings, they currently stand at 75th for rushing yards and 124th for passing yards, with an average of 153.2 yards per matchup. Overall, Minnesota is putting up 20.2 points per game, which is 91st nationally.

The Golden Gophers defense will take the field with 23 sacks and are 1st QB hurries. When it comes to points allowed, they’re at 26.9 points per game (104th). Against the pass, the team is 85th in the NCAA, allowing 219.2 passing yards per game. Additionally, Minnesota’s run defense has 154.9 rushing yards per contest.