NCAA College Football Handicapping: Wisconsin vs Minnesota

The fans at TCF Bank Stadium will be treated to a game between the Wisconsin Badgers and the Minnesota Golden Gophers when they take their seats on Saturday. Oddsmakers currently have the Golden Gophers listed as 3-point favorites versus the Badgers, while the game's total has not yet been posted. Wisconsin held off a late rally by Michigan State to win 38-30 in Week 4. The Badgers covered the 1.5-point spread, while the final score played OVER the day's posted total of 52.5. Minnesota outscored Northwestern 14-0 in the final quarter to win 35-24 in Week 4. The Gophers covered the 1.5-point spread, while the final score played OVER the day's posted total of 50. Current streak: Wisconsin has won 4 straight games. Team records: Wisconsin: 4-0 SU, 1-2 ATS Minnesota: 3-1 SU, 2-2 ATS Wisconsin most recently: When playing in October are 5-5 When playing on turf are 8-2 After being outgained are 5-5 When playing within the conference are 5-5 Minnesota most recently: When playing in October are 4-6 When playing on turf are 4-6 After being outgained are 4-6 When playing within the conference are 4-6 A few trends to consider: Wisconsin is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Minnesota The total has gone OVER in 5 of Wisconsin's last 5 games when playing Minnesota Wisconsin is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games The total has gone OVER in 4 of Wisconsin's last 5 games on the road The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota's last 5 games when playing Wisconsin The total has gone OVER in 5 of Minnesota's last 7 games The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Minnesota's last 7 games at home Minnesota is 3-6 SU in its last 9 games Next up: Wisconsin at Ohio State, Saturday, October 10 Minnesota home to Purdue, Saturday, October 10