The Fresno State Bulldogs and Minnesota Golden Gophers are set to collide on the turf at TCF Bank Stadium. FS1 has the TV rights and the game is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. ET.
Fresno State Bulldogs at Minnesota Golden Gophers Betting Preview
Fresno State is the road underdog in this matchup and is currently being given 3 points. The Bulldogs are also receiving +120 moneyline odds while the Golden Gophers are -140. On the surface it looks like this game should have some live betting opportunities.
The opening line was originally set at -2
The Bulldogs have gained 0.0 units this season and are 1-0 against the spread (ATS). The team has posted an O/U record of 0-0. The Golden Gophers have gained 0.0 units this year. The team is 1-0 ATS and has an O/U record of 1-0.
The Bulldogs have gone 1-0 straight up (SU) in 2018 while the Golden Gophers are also 1-0 SU.
The Bulldogs are looking to stay unbeaten following a 79-13 victory over Idaho last week where Marcus McMaryion completed 19-of-26 passes for 207 yards. Saevion Johnson (45 yards on 10 rush attempts, two TDs) led the ground attack in the win while Johnson (six receptions, 118 yards) and Jared Rice (five catches, 56 yards) shared the receiving duties.
Minnesota just put together a 48-10 win over New Mexico State. The defensive unit did its duty in the victory, holding the Aggies to only 233 passing yards and 38 rushing yards. Johnathan Boone was a bright spot in the loss for New Mexico State, accounting for 67 yards and a score on eight catches. For Minnesota, Zack Annexstad completed 16-of-33 passes for 220 yards and two touchdowns. Rodney Smith (153 rushing yards on 24 attempts) and Mohamed Ibrahim (101 yards on 9 carries) spearheaded the ground game in the win while Tyler Johnson (five receptions, 100 yards, two TDs) and Rashod Bateman (five catches, 52 yards) led the pass-catching corps..
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The Minnesota defense has sacked opposing QBs four times this season. Fresno State has produced 1 sacks.
Minnesota has lost one fumble this season while Fresno State has yet to lose any
The Bulldogs offensive line allowed 10 sacks last season. Their defense created 34 sacks.
Golden Gophers quarterbacks were sacked 22 times last year. Their defense was able to sack opposing signal-callers 23 times
The Bulldogs created 22 rushing touchdowns last season.
The Golden Gophers put up 20 rushing touchdowns last season.
The Bulldogs logged 4.2 yards per carry last season while allowing 3.4 YPC to opponents.
The Golden Gophers ran for 4.2 yards per carry last season and gave up a YPC of 4.9 to opponents.
The Bulldogs produced 19 passing touchdowns last season.
The Golden Gophers only threw for nine passing touchdowns last season.
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