Minnesota vs. Eastern Michigan Prediction, Odds, Picks - September 9

Updated Sep. 9, 2023 3:05 p.m. ET

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The Eastern Michigan Eagles (1-0) are facing tough odds as 20-point underdogs heading into their matchup on Saturday, September 9, 2023 against the Minnesota Golden Gophers (1-0). A 48-point over/under is set for the contest.

Last time around, the Golden Gophers defeated the Nebraska Cornhuskers, with 13-10 being the final score. The Eagles beat the Howard Bison, 33-23, in their last contest.

Minnesota vs. Eastern Michigan Game Information & Odds

When: Saturday, September 9, 2023 at 7:30 PM ET
Location: Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota
TV: BTN
Live boxscore on FOX Sports

Minnesota vs Eastern Michigan Betting Information updated as of September 9, 2023, 2:48 PM ET.
Favorite	Spread (Odds)	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Total	Over Moneyline	Under Moneyline
Minnesota	-20 (-109)	-1249	+749	48	-110	-110

Minnesota vs. Eastern Michigan Prediction

Pick ATS: Eastern Michigan (+20)
Pick OU: Over (48)
Prediction: Minnesota 33, Eastern Michigan 15

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Minnesota vs. Eastern Michigan Betting Insights

Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the matchup is Golden Gophers 34, Eagles 14.
The Golden Gophers have a 92.6% chance to win this game based on the moneyline's implied probability. The Eagles have an 11.8% implied probability.
Minnesota has compiled a 0-1-0 record against the spread this season.

Minnesota vs. Eastern Michigan: 2023 Stats Comparison

	Minnesota	Eastern Michigan
Off. Points per Game (Rank)	13.0 (115)	33.0 (72)
Def. Points per Game (Rank)	10.0 (28)	23.0 (66)
Turnovers Allowed (Rank)	1 (38)	1 (38)
Turnovers Forced (Rank)	4 (7)	0 (97)

Minnesota 2023 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Daniel Jackson	WR	9 REC / 68 YDS / 1 TD / 68.0 YPG
Athan Kaliakmanis	QB	196 YDS (54.5%) / 1 TD / 1 INT
Corey Crooms	WR	7 REC / 63 YDS / 0 TD / 63.0 YPG
Brevyn Spann-Ford	TE	5 REC / 45 YDS / 0 TD / 45.0 YPG
Danny Striggow	DL	2 TKL / 1.0 TFL / 1.5 SACK
Tyler Nubin	DB	0 TKL / 0.0 TFL / 2 INT / 2 PD
Jah Joyner	DL	1 TKL / 1.0 TFL / 1.0 SACK
Justin Walley	DB	1 TKL / 0.0 TFL

Eastern Michigan 2023 Key Players

Name	Position	Stats
Tanner Knue	WR	8 REC / 73 YDS / 1 TD / 73.0 YPG
Austin Smith	QB	175 YDS (67.9%) / 1 TD / 1 INT 27 RUSH YDS / 0 RUSH TD / 27.0 RUSH YPG
Samson Evans	RB	52 YDS / 1 TD / 52.0 YPG / 3.3 YPC
Hamze Elzayat	WR	1 REC / 12 YDS / 0 TD / 12.0 YPG
Tim Grant-Randall	DL	6 TKL / 1.0 TFL / 1.5 SACK
Peyton Price	DL	6 TKL / 1.0 TFL / 1.0 SACK
Mikah Coleman	DL	2 TKL / 1.0 TFL / 1.0 SACK
Joseph Sparacio	LB	10 TKL / 0.0 TFL