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2024 NCAAF Handicapping Analysis: Week 7
(3-3) Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. UCLA Bruins (1-4)
Date: Saturday, October 12th
Time: 9:00 ET
Venue: Rose Bowl, Pasadena, CA
Week 7 ATS Betting Lines: (BET NOW!) Minnesota -5.5 | UCLA +5.5
Week 7 CFB Moneyline Odds: Minnesota -213 | UCLA +175
College Football Betting Total: O/U 40.5
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Minnesota comes into this one with a 3-3 record, while UCLA is just 1-4 on the season. The game is set for 9:00 ET on Saturday, October 12th, at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena. You can catch the action on BTN.
The over/under line is 40.5 points, and the Gophers are -5.5 point favorites on the road.
The money line odds are -213 for Minnesota and +175 for UCLA.
Minnesota Golden Gophers
At 3-3 this season, Minnesota is set to face UCLA in Week 7. The Golden Gophers are ranked 51st in our CFB power rankings, and they have a 53.5% chance of becoming bowl-eligible. So far, they are 2-2 on the road and 0-1 at home.
Minnesota has a +10 average scoring margin this season, and they’ve gone 3-1-1 against the spread. They’ve been favored in just one game, going 1-0 ATS as the favorite and 2-1-1 as the underdog.
Their over/under record is 2-3, with an average line of 42.4 points. This week’s line is set at 40.5 points, and their games have averaged 41.3 points per contest.
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Minnesota Golden Gophers Stats
Minnesota’s offense is averaging 25.7 points per game, placing them 64th nationally, and they are ranked 76th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 7. Their run game has been underwhelming, averaging 117 rushing yards per game, which ranks 92nd nationally. Darius Taylor leads the team with 402 rushing yards, five touchdowns, and an average of 5 yards per carry.
Quarterback Max Brosmer has thrown for 1,263 yards, and Minnesota ranks 21st in passing completions per game, with 20. Brosmer has six touchdowns and four interceptions, with a passer rating of 90. The team ranks 19th in completion percentage, completing 67.8% of their passes. Daniel Jackson leads the receivers with 362 yards on 32 catches but has only one touchdown.
Minnesota’s defense has been strong this season, ranking 23rd in the nation by allowing just 15.7 points per game. In their recent game against USC, they gave up 17 points but also forced two interceptions.
Opposing quarterbacks have struggled against Minnesota, managing just 114 passing yards per game, the third-lowest in the country. Running backs have averaged 137.2 rushing yards per game against the Gophers.
UCLA Bruins
UCLA enters Week 7 with a 1-4 record and is ranked 74th in our power rankings. They have a 2.6% chance of becoming bowl-eligible this season. The Bruins are 0-2 at home and 1-2 on the road.
UCLA’s ATS record is 3-2, and they’ve been the underdog in four of their five games. Their average scoring margin is -16 points per game, and they’ve covered the spread three times as the underdog.
Their over/under record is 1-4, with an average line of 51.7 points. This week’s line is 40.5 points, and their games have averaged 44 points per contest.
UCLA Bruins Stats
UCLA’s offense has struggled this season, ranking 103rd in our offensive power rankings and averaging just 14 points per game, placing them 95th nationally. Their third-down conversion rate is a mere 31%, and their rushing attack is averaging only 65.6 yards per game.
Quarterback Ethan Garbers has thrown for 808 yards with a passer rating of 65, and UCLA ranks 96th in passing yards per game. Garbers has thrown six interceptions compared to three touchdowns. T.J. Harden leads the rushing attack with 151 yards. Rico Flores Jr. has 187 receiving yards and one touchdown.
UCLA’s defense has allowed 30 points per game this season, ranking 59th nationally. In their recent game against Penn State, they gave up 27 points, allowing 18 first downs and 324 total yards. Penn State managed 87 rushing yards on 29 attempts and 237 passing yards.
Opponents have averaged 104 rushing yards per game against UCLA, but the Bruins have struggled against the pass, allowing 280.2 yards per game, ranking 155th. Quarterbacks have completed 70.5% of their passes, with a passer rating of 109.2 against UCLA’s defense.
Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. UCLA Bruins NCAA Football Betting Trends
- The Minnesota Golden Gophers are 3-2 in their last five games as a favorite.
- Conversely, the UCLA Bruins are 4-1 ATS in their last five games as an underdog.
- Also, the Minnesota Golden Gophers are 3-7 ATS in their last ten road games.
- On the other side, the UCLA Bruins have gone 6-4 across their last ten home games.
- Over the Minnesota Golden Gophers’ last 3 road games, the over/under record is 2-1.
- The UCLA Bruins’ have an over/under record of 0-3 in their last 3 games at home.
4* Free 2024 Week 7 NCAA Betting Prediction: UCLA +5.5
Our projections have the UCLA Bruins winning their week seven matchup against Minnesota by a score of 26-16. UCLA is the +5.5 point underdog at home, and we believe they will not only cover the spread but also win straight-up.
With the over/under line set at 40.5 points, we see these teams combining for 42 points, making the over the best play for this matchup.
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