Minnesota vs. Virginia Tech Duke’s Mayo Bowl Best Bets, Predictions & Odds – Jan. 3
Published 7:23 pm Tuesday, December 31, 2024
The Duke’s Mayo Bowl will see the Minnesota Golden Gophers meet the Virginia Tech Hokies. Below, we outline the odds and best bets for you.
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When and Where is Minnesota vs. Virginia Tech?
- Date: Friday, January 3, 2025
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo
- City: Charlotte, North Carolina
- Venue: Bank of America Stadium
Minnesota vs. Virginia Tech Prediction & Moneyline Pick
- Prediction: Virginia Tech 26, Minnesota 22
- Minnesota is -361 on the moneyline, and Virginia Tech is +283.
- Minnesota has been the moneyline favorite seven total times this season. It has gone 6-1 in those games.
- The Golden Gophers have played as a moneyline favorite of -361 or shorter in only two games this season, and they won both.
- Virginia Tech has lost both games it has played as underdogs this season.
- The Hokies have played as an underdog of +283 or more once this season and lost that game.
- Based on this game’s moneyline, the Golden Gophers’ implied win probability is 78.3%.
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Against the Spread Pick
- Pick ATS:
Virginia Tech (+9.5)
- Minnesota is 8-3-1 against the spread this year.
- This season, the Golden Gophers have won against the spread in each of their two games as a favorite of 9.5 points or more.
- In 11 games played Virginia Tech has recorded six wins against the spread.
- The Hokies have been underdogs by 9.5 points or more once this season and covered the spread.
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Best Over/Under Pick
- Pick OU: Over (42.5)
- Minnesota and its opponents have combined to go over Friday’s total of 42.5 points six times this season.
- In the Virginia Tech’s 12 games this season, eight have finished with more combined scoring than Friday’s over/under of 42.5.
- Together, the two teams combine for 56 points per game, 13.5 points more than the total of 42.5 for this contest.
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Key Stats Splits
Minnesota
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 43.5 | 45.2 | 41.2 |
| Implied Total AVG | 26 | 27.9 | 23.4 |
| ATS Record | 8-3-1 | 5-2-0 | 3-1-1 |
| Over/Under Record | 6-6-0 | 4-3-0 | 2-3-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 6-1 | 3-0 | 3-1 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 1-4 | 1-3 | 0-1 |
Virginia Tech
| Overall | Home | Away | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point Total AVG | 50.3 | 50.6 | 50 |
| Implied Total AVG | 30.4 | 30.4 | 30.3 |
| ATS Record | 6-5-0 | 3-2-0 | 3-3-0 |
| Over/Under Record | 7-4-0 | 2-3-0 | 5-1-0 |
| Moneyline Favorite Record | 6-3 | 4-0 | 2-3 |
| Moneyline Underdog Record | 0-2 | 0-1 | 0-1 |
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