Michigan State at Minnesota College Football Picks & Parlay 10/14/2017

Saturday, October 14, 2017

TCF Bank Stadium

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The Michigan State Spartans head to TCF Bank Stadium to play the Minnesota Golden Gophers on Saturday, October 14, 2017. The opening line for this matchup has Michigan State as 3.5 point favorites. The total has been set at 40.5. The Spartans are 4-1-0 against the spread and their over/under record is 1-4-0. The Golden Gophers are 2-3-0 against the spread and their over/under mark is 3-2-0.

Valuable Michigan State Spartans Betting Trends

The Michigan State Spartans are 1-4-0 against the over/under

The Michigan State Spartans are 4-1-0 against the spread

Important Minnesota Golden Gophers Betting Trends

The Minnesota Golden Gophers are 3-2-0 against the over/under

The Minnesota Golden Gophers are 2-3-0 against the spread

Key Michigan State Spartans Injuries

10/09/17 RB Gerald Holmes Ankle "?" Saturday vs. Minnesota U
10/09/17 RB LJ Scott Undisclosed missed last game, "?" Saturday vs. Minnesota U
10/08/17 G David Beedle Ribs "?" Saturday vs. Minnesota U
10/08/17 TE Hussien Kadry Undisclosed "?" Saturday vs. Minnesota U
10/08/17 G Matt Carrick Undisclosed "?" Saturday vs. Minnesota U
10/08/17 RB Weston Bridges Undisclosed "?" Saturday vs. Minnesota U
09/21/17 OL AJ Arcuri Undisclosed out indefinitely
09/03/17 WR Brandon Sowards ACL out for season

Key Minnesota Golden Gophers Injuries

10/08/17 DB Antoine Winfield Jr. Hamstring "?" Saturday vs. Michigan State
10/08/17 OL Jared Weyler Foot "?" Saturday vs. Michigan State
10/08/17 DB Kiondre Thomas Undisclosed left last game, "?" Saturday vs. Michigan State
10/08/17 OL Nick Connelly Undisclosed left last game, "?" Saturday vs. Michigan State
10/08/17 WR Phillip Howard Concussion left last game, "?" Saturday vs. Michigan State
10/01/17 WR Demetrius Douglas Foot out for season
09/27/17 WR Melvin Holland Jr. Leg out for season
09/27/17 DB Zo Craighton Leg out for season
08/30/17 WR Chris Autman-Bell Leg out indefinitely

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Michigan State Spartans are 112th in the country in points scored with 112. They have run 367 plays this year for 1,970 yards, which ranks them 91st in Division 1 in total offense. The Spartans average 5.4 yards per play, which is 88th in the nation. As a team they have accumulated a total of 104 1st downs this season, ranking them 87th overall as an offensive unit. On the ground Michigan State has run for 908 yards as a unit, which ranks 58th in college football. They've run 207 times, averaging 4.4 yards per rush as a unit. The Spartans have been penalized on offense 36 times for 298 yards so far this year, which has them 51st in the country in penalties. Brian Lewerke has passed for 1,057 yards this year. He's completed 95 throws while attempting 155 passes for a completion percentage of 61.3%. His quarterback rating this season is 135.2. He averages 7.4 adjusted yards per throw and 6.8 yards per pass attempt.

Defensive Statistics

Michigan State is 14th in the country in points surrendered on defense with 82. They have given up a total of 1,288 yards on D, which is 4th in D-1. The Spartans are 8th in yards per play allowed with 4.2. Opponent offenses have completed 69 throws on 145 attempts against the Michigan State Spartans defense this season, ranking them 12th and 19th in the nation. The Michigan State pass defense has also surrendered a total of 802 yards in the air, which is 8th overall in total pass defense. Their rushing defense has given up 164 attempts for 486 yards this season, putting them in 9th place in the country against the run. The Spartans have had 27 penalties for 205 yards on defense this year. That places them 17th in college football.

Special Teams Stats

Michigan State is 22nd in the country in punt returns with 12. They've totaled 49 punt return yards and average 4.1 yards per return, which is 95th in D-1. They have returned 10 kicks for 225 yards on special teams, which puts them 94th in kick return yardage. The Spartans average 23 yards per kick return and they are 100th in the nation in all-purpose yards with 2,244. The Michigan State Spartans have tried 3 field goals this year and made 2, which is 118th in college football. Their kickers have a field goal percentage of 67%. Michigan State Spartans kickers have made 100% of their extra points, going 14 for 14 this season. Their punters have accumulated 1,296 yards on 31 punts, averaging 42 yards per punt. That ranks them 64th in the NCAA in punting average.

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Golden Gophers have run for 950 yards as a team, which ranks 52nd in college football. They've run 234 times, averaging 4.1 yards per carry as a rushing unit. The Minnesota Golden Gophers have been penalized on offense 21 times for 203 yards so far this season, which has them 122nd in the country in penalties. They are 87th in the nation in points scored with 140. They have run 343 plays this season for 1,799 yards, which ranks them 114th in Division 1 in total offense. Minnesota averages 5.2 yards per play, which is 96th in college football. As a team they have accumulated a total of 94 1st downs this year, placing them 109th overall as an offensive unit. Conor Rhoda averages 8 yards per pass attempt and 7.2 adjusted yards per throw. He has completed 54 passes on 98 attempts for a completion percentage of 55.1%. His quarterback rating this year is 131.1. He has thrown for 786 yards this season.

Defensive Statistics

The Minnesota Golden Gophers rush defense has allowed 139 attempts for 571 yards this year, putting them in 22nd place in D-1 against the run. Minnesota has committed 29 penalties for 302 yards on the defensive side of the ball this season. That ranks them 71st in college football. They are 16th in the nation in points allowed on defense with 86. They have surrendered a total of 1,572 yards on D, which is 18th in the country. The Golden Gophers are ranked 34th in yards per play allowed with 5. Opposing offenses have completed 107 passes on 177 attempts against the Minnesota defense this season, placing them 79th and 66th in Division 1. The Minnesota Golden Gophers pass defense has also given up a total of 1,001 yards through the air, which is 28th overall in total pass defense.

Special Teams Stats

The Minnesota Golden Gophers have attempted 10 field goals this season and made 7, which is 52nd in D-1. Their kickers have a field goal percentage of 70%. Minnesota kickers have made 100% of their extra points, going 17 for 17 this year. Their punters have totaled 988 yards on 23 punts, averaging 43 yards per punt. That places them 40th in Division 1 in punting average. Minnesota is ranked 116th in the nation in punt returns with 4. They've accumulated 11 punt return yards and average 2.8 yards per return, which is 113th in college football. They have returned 10 kicks for 218 yards on special teams, ranking 97th in kick return yardage. The Minnesota Golden Gophers average 22 yards per kick return and they are 114th in the country in all-purpose yards with 2,028.

So what is Tonights Parlay prediction?

Parlays Pundit's Pick: Take the Golden Gophers +3.5 and over 40.5 total points

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