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Eastern Michigan and Minnesota Face Off with Undefeated Records at Huntington Bank Stadium

Game time: September 9, 2023 at 7:30 PM ET

Venue: Huntington Bank Stadium — Minneapolis, MN

Article updated Sep 3, 6:36 PM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

Both teams are 1-0 and looking to maintain their undefeated record as they face off at Minneapolis' Huntington Bank Stadium on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. EDT. Minnesota is the

Game outlook

Both teams are 1-0 and looking to maintain their undefeated record as they face off at Minneapolis' Huntington Bank Stadium on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. EDT. Minnesota is the betting favorite, opening at -19.75 and currently sitting at -20.5. Despite the initial start to the season, one of the teams will suffer a loss after this matchup. Last week ended in the Golden Gophers favor so we'll have to wait and see if history will repeat itself.

Game Info

When: Saturday, 9/9/2023 @ 7:30pm EST

Where: Huntington Bank Stadium Stadium Eagles vs Golden Gophers Betting Odds Moneyline: Eagles +800 | Golden Gophers -1,357

Spread: Eagles +20.5 (-110) | Golden Gophers -20.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 48.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Minnesota will win straight-up is 93%.

Eastern Michigan Eagles

EMU had an impressive 33-23 victory last Saturday, and will look to replicate this success against a daunting task coming this weekend. The defense has a hole to fill in the pass rush, now that the MAC's Defensive Player of the Year for 2022, Jose Ramirez, is gone. In order to still be competitive in MAC play, someone will need to step up. On the other side of the ball, the Eagles feature a new starting lineup with Samson Evans as the running back. Despite being ranked 48th out of all teams, EMU had an impressive third place finish in MAC scoring last season. With a 1-0 record (0-1 against the spread) they hope to rebuild this success with a new lineup and overcome any obstacles this weekend. EMU won 33-23 last Saturday Defense has hole to fill in the pass rush New starting offense lineup Ranked 48th in power ranking Third place in MAC scoring last season 1-0 record (0-1 ATS)

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Minnesota Golden Gophers Analysis

The Minnesota Golden Gophers are #5 in defense, #23 in offense, and have a power ranking of 62. In their last game against the Nebraska Huskers, Minnesota was able to come back and win 13-10 through two takeaways and a clutch 4th down play. The current offensive line is replacing a center who's about to start in the NFL, and it is dependent upon Athan Kalakmanis, who has limited experience, to deliver the ball onto their very talented group of pass catchers. Eastern Michigan have gone 0-0 (0-0 ATS) in their last three matchups against Minnesota. WE'VE GOT A TIE GAME❗️ @GopherFootball ties it up on 4th down. 😤 📺: FOX/ @CFBonFox pic.twitter.com/NXtCpz21b3

EMU Has an Opportunity to Keep Minnesota's Score Under 20 Points and Cover the Spread

Minnesota averaged 28.2 points per game last season, but have had a slow start this season. Considering this, EMU would only need to score eight points to cover the spread. It would not be easy for Minnesota to keep college football teams in single digits, regardless of the perceived talent gap. EMU is a solid team on both sides of the ball and 20 points is too many for Minnesota to cover.

My Prediction: Eagles +20.5 (-110) to cover

Written by Simonsays Published on 09/07/2023 Category: NCAAF Picks

About the Author: Sports writer and professional handicapper. You will find that I don't release a lot of plays, but the ones he does release win at an extremely high rate, which only a handful of experts can match.

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SportsJaw Eagles vs Golden Gophers archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Eagles vs Golden Gophers matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Eastern Michigan Eagles+750 → +750Unchanged
  • Moneyline · Minnesota Golden Gophers-1,430 → -1,200Moved
  • Spread · Eastern Michigan Eagles+19.75 (-110) → +19.5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Minnesota Golden Gophers-19.75 (-110) → -19.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over46.25 (-110) → 48 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under46.25 (-110) → 48 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Eastern Michigan Eagles
0-0 matchup record · 6-3-1 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Minnesota Golden Gophers
1-0 matchup record · 3-7-0 ATS · 3-6-1 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2023-09-03T22:36:32.359Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

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Final result

Matchup pick recap

Minnesota Golden Gophers defeated Eastern Michigan Eagles 25-6

Minnesota Golden Gophers defeated Eastern Michigan Eagles 25-6 on September 9, 2023, a 19-point decision in the series. Minnesota Golden Gophers' strongest period was the 3rd quarter, when it outscored its opponent 10-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Eastern Michigan Eagles +19.5 (-110) spread, Eastern Michigan Eagles covered, while the 31 combined points finished under the recorded total of 48.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • JtphamTotal · Over 46.25 (-110)Loss
  • DoclocksTotal · Under 46.25 (-110)Win
  • Altuve27Total · Over 46.25 (-110)Loss
  • 1735203231Spread · Eastern Michigan Eagles +19.5 (-110)Win
  • SimonsaysSpread · Eastern Michigan Eagles +20.5 (-110)Win
  • CoolioSpread · Eastern Michigan Eagles +20 (-110)Win
  • CoolioTotal · Over 48 (-110)Loss
  • OddssharkSpread · Eastern Michigan Eagles +20 (-110)Win
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 48 (-110)Loss
  • CoversSpread · Eastern Michigan Eagles +20 (-110)Win