Minnesota vs Ohio State Prediction, Picks & Odds | 04 Oct 2025
College Football Betting Preview: Minnesota vs Ohio State
Minnesota face off against Ohio State in this NCAAF Week 6 matchup at Ohio Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 19:30 on Saturday 4 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, picks, the latest betting odds and H2H stats.
Massive Ohio State Win Could Be On the Cards
Ohio State at -23.5 on the spread really stand out. We are prepared to wager at odds of -110 and expect the favorites to cover this line against Minnesota.
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Ohio State Beat Minnesota When Teams Last Met
Minnesota Golden Gophers won their previous game, beating Rutgers Scarlet Knights at home. It was a 31-28 win at Huntington Bank Stadium.
Ohio State Buckeyes got a fourth straight win in their last game. It was a 24-6 road triumph at Husky Stadium when meeting Washington Huskies.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Ohio State beat Minnesota when the teams last met. It was a 37-3 scoreline at Ohio Stadium.
Quarterbacks
Drake Lindsey
Julian Sayin
Minnesota vs Ohio State Prediction & Picks
From our key match prediction to correct score pick, top player prop insights and a builder tailored for value — our Minnesota vs Ohio State betting tips covers it all.
Game Prediction
We strongly fancy the chances of Ohio State beating the underdogs handsomely in this college football matchup. That is why we’re betting them at -23.5 on the spread at -110.
Our CFB predictions are always well-researched, starting with a combination of the latest team news and current form. Once we’ve got a solid read on the matchup, we layer in the key data to back it up.
Key Minnesota vs Ohio State stats:
Ohio State -23.5 Probability
According to the best betting apps, our pick has a 52.4% chance of winning. Based on our cappers in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 55-60%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.
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Best Bet
Ohio State -23.5 @ -110
Player Prop Picks
Drake Lindsey (Minnesota) is available at -114 to finish with fewer than 167.5 passing yards. The line looks too high and we’re confident he’ll fall short of the QB Passing Yards total.
You can back Bo Jackson (Ohio State) at odds of -149 to score a TD. He looks like a value pick and we think that the odds offer plenty of appeal when it comes to wagering on Anytime Touchdown Scorer.
Same Game Parlay Picks
We’ve got a same game parlay with three options: Ohio State -23.5, Over 43.5 points and Drake Lindsey (Minnesota) to go Under 167.5 passing yards.
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Correct Score Prediction
9
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38
Ohio State
Rather than backing the Buckeyes to triumph, there’s the alternative to try your luck when it comes to the correct score lines. Take a chance on a 38-9 win in their favor.
Minnesota vs Ohio State Odds
The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the betting predictions and bet builder tips.
Ohio State Heavy Favorites to Win
You might not get rich backing Ohio State at -5000. However, the sportsbooks’ betting odds imply a 98% chance of winning this college game. Minnesota are the underdogs at +1500 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.
23.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 43.5 right now. A wager on the Totals allows football bettors to use the latest data to good effect. Those expecting a low total can back Under 43.5 at -115.
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Jeremiah Smith Favorite to Score First TD
Those interested in favorite Jeremiah Smith to score the first touchdown are able to get +310. If the Anytime TD angle makes appeal, then this is -161.
Touchdown
Receiving Yards
Rushing Yards
Passing Yards
Ohio State Riding Momentum at Home
Ohio State have put together four consecutive victories at Ohio Stadium. They have a 9-1 record in their last 10 home games, putting up 36.10 points on average and giving up 9.90.
Minnesota are 5-5 in their last 10 games away from home, putting up 19.60 points per contest and giving up 22.70.
Ohio State defeated Minnesota 37-3 when the teams last met at Ohio Stadium.
| Last 10 Games | W-L | P | PF | PA | O43.5 | U43.5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ohio State Home Stats |
9-1 | 46.00 | 36.10 | 9.90 | 6 | 4 | |
 Minnesota Away Stats |
5-5 | 42.30 | 19.60 | 22.70 | 3 | 7 | |
- W-L = Wins-Losses
- P = Avg. Points
- PF = Avg. Points For
- PA = Avg. Points Against
- O43.5 = Games Over 43.5 Points
- U43.5 = Games Under 43.5 Points
Last 5 & H2H
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Minnesota Golden Gophers Stats
Ohio State Buckeyes Stats
- 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
- 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- +23.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in the last 10 games
- +23.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games on the road
- -23.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
- -23.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 47.30 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 42.30 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 43.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
- Over 43.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 29.90 pts and allowed 17.40 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 19.60 pts and allowed 22.70 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 46.30 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 46.00 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 43.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
- Over 43.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 33.80 pts and allowed 12.50 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 36.10 pts and allowed 9.90 pts in the last 10 home games
NCAAF Standings Select Season
| Big Ten | W | L | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Indiana
|
5 | 0 | 239 | 48 | 191 | 4-0 | 1-0 | 5W |
Maryland
|
4 | 0 | 130 | 43 | 87 | 3-0 | 1-0 | 4W |
|
Ohio State
|
4 | 0 | 145 | 22 | 123 | 3-0 | 1-0 | 4W |
Oregon
|
5 | 0 | 233 | 61 | 172 | 3-0 | 2-0 | 5W |
Illinois
|
4 | 1 | 179 | 117 | 62 | 3-0 | 1-1 | 1W |
USC
|
4 | 1 | 242 | 115 | 127 | 3-0 | 1-1 | 1L |
Washington
|
3 | 1 | 173 | 79 | 94 | 2-1 | 1-0 | 1L |
Penn State
|
3 | 1 | 156 | 47 | 109 | 3-1 | 0-0 | 1L |
Nebraska
|
3 | 1 | 174 | 54 | 120 | 2-1 | 1-0 | 1L |
|
Minnesota
|
3 | 1 | 134 | 65 | 69 | 3-0 | 0-1 | 1W |
Michigan
|
3 | 1 | 140 | 71 | 69 | 2-0 | 1-1 | 2W |
Michigan State
|
3 | 1 | 137 | 115 | 22 | 3-0 | 0-1 | 1L |
Iowa
|
3 | 2 | 147 | 78 | 69 | 2-1 | 1-1 | 1L |
Rutgers
|
3 | 2 | 195 | 127 | 68 | 3-1 | 0-1 | 2L |
Northwestern
|
2 | 2 | 76 | 78 | -2 | 2-1 | 0-1 | 1W |
Purdue
|
2 | 2 | 112 | 106 | 6 | 2-1 | 0-1 | 2L |
Wisconsin
|
2 | 2 | 83 | 75 | 8 | 2-1 | 0-1 | 2L |
UCLA
|
0 | 4 | 57 | 125 | -68 | 0-2 | 0-2 | 4L |
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