Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Penn St. Nittany Lions prediction, odds and best bet for Nov. 14
Penn State is projected to beat Minnesota, Penn State 24, Minnesota 17, on November 14. The Nittany Lions’ recent offensive production, paired with Minnesota’s vulnerability to long touchdown passes against UCLA, gives the hosts the slight edge. Confidence is low, and neither Minnesota +8.5 (-115) nor the total of 42.5 (-110) offers a strong enough case for an official wager.
Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Penn St. Nittany Lions prediction and best bet
Penn State gets the pick because its offense showed multiple ways to gain ground in the November 7 win at Washington. Minnesota enters this matchup after allowing UCLA to break a fourth-quarter tie with consecutive long touchdown passes. That combination favors the Nittany Lions, although results against different opponents are an imperfect comparison.
The best betting decision is Pass. Minnesota’s fourth-quarter competitiveness against UCLA is a reason to consider the points, but its injuries at center complicate that argument. Penn State’s narrow finish at Washington also makes laying 8.5 uncomfortable. A projected seven-point margin is a forecast, not enough by itself to establish betting value.
Odds, game time and how to watch
Date and matchup: Minnesota visits Penn State on Saturday, November 14, 2026, in the 2026 college football season.
Venue: Beaver Stadium, University Park, Pennsylvania.
Records: Minnesota Golden Gophers 5-4; Penn St. Nittany Lions 4-4.
SportsJaw moneylines: Minnesota +147; Penn State -700.
SportsJaw spreads: Minnesota +8.5 (-115); Penn State -8.5 (-105).