Purdue vs Minnesota Prediction, Odds & Betting Trends for College Football Week 5 Game on FanDuel Sportsbook

Purdue vs Minnesota Week 5 Game Info

2022 NCAA College Football Game
Purdue Boilermakers (2-2, 0-1 Big Ten) vs. No. 21 Minnesota Golden Gophers (4-0, 1-0 Big Ten)
Date: Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022
Time: 12 p.m. ET
Venue: Huntington Bank Stadium — Minneapolis, MN
Coverage: ESPN2

Week 5 of the 2022 NCAA college football season includes a Big Ten showdown between the Purdue Boilermakers and Np. 21 Minnesota Golden Gophers. Purdue's back-and-forth season continues following a 28-26 victory over Florida Atlantic last week.

Meanwhile, Minnesota remains undefeated after its dominant 34-7 victory over Michigan State. The Golden Gophers produced over 500 total yards of offense, highlighted by running back Mohamed Ibrahim transforming his 22 touches into 103 rushing yards and a touchdown.

Purdue vs Minnesota Odds & Spread

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Moneyline: PUR: (+340) | MINN: (-450)
Spread: PUR: +11.5 (-105) | MINN: -11.5 (-115)
Total: 52.5 — Over: (-110) | Under: (-110)

Minnesota enters this contest as a huge home favorite on the spread. This 12 p.m. ET clash also features a total of 52.5, which is around average compared to the rest of this week's college football projected totals.

Purdue vs Minnesota Prediction & Pick

Purdue may have won 33 of its previous 77 games against Minnesota, but the rivalry has leaned in the Golden Gophers' favor over the last decade. Minnesota has won eight of its last nine matchups against its Big Ten rival, including last year's meeting by a final score of 20-13.

At the end of the day, I think Minnesota's defense will be too much for Purdue to handle. The Golden Gophers are surrendering the fewest points and offensive yards in the nation and can hang with the best offenses.

Due to the Boilermakers' knack for coming up short this season, I'm siding with Minnesota.

Final Score Prediction: Minnesota: 30 | Purdue: 21

Purdue vs Minnesota Betting Trends

- Purdue is 0-6 straight up in its last six road games against Minnesota.
- Minnesota is 7-2 against the spread (ATS) in its last nine games against Purdue.
- The total has hit the under in 14 of Purdue's last 20 road games.
- The total has hit the under in four of Minnesota's last six games.

Purdue vs Minnesota Best Bet

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Even though Minnesota has recently dominated Purdue in the head-to-head series, the last few games have been somewhat close. Each of the Golden Gophers' last three victories has been by one possession with an average win margin of 5.7 points.

I have full confidence that Minnesota win, but I do anticipate a closer game than the odds reply. Taking that in mind, I'm going with Purdue on the 11.5-point spread.

Bet: Purdue +11.5 (-105)

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