The Minnesota Golden Gophers (3-3) hit the road for a Big Ten clash against the UCLA Bruins (1-4) on Saturday, October 12, 2024 at the Rose Bowl.

The Bruins are underdogs, but by less than a touchdown (+4), versus the Golden Gophers (with an over/under of 40 points).

Read on for our preview for this this contest between the Golden Gophers and the Bruins, and uncover all of our expert picks here, too!

Minnesota vs. UCLA betting lines

• Spread favorite: Golden Gophers (-4)
• Moneyline: Golden Gophers (-183), Bruins (+150)
• Total: 40 points
• TV Channel: Big Ten Network
• Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)

Minnesota vs. UCLA betting info and stats

Minnesota, in six games with a spread so far this season, is 4-2-0 against the spread. Minnesota has always covered the spread when favorites by at least 4 points (a 2-0 ATS record). Minnesota won both of the games it has played when favored on the moneyline this season. UCLA, in five games with a set spread this season, has gone 3-2-0 against the spread. UCLA is 3-0 ATS when it is the underdog by 4 points or more. This will be the fifth time this year UCLA is an underdog on the moneyline, and have lost each such contest.

Minnesota vs. UCLA recent stats and trends

Minnesota Golden Gophers

• Minnesota has covered the spread twice in its past three matchups while putting up a 1-2 record straight-up in those games.
• The final combined score of the past three Minnesota games has surpassed the set total two times.
• Minnesota’s past three games have ended with an average of 38.3 points scored. That’s 1.7 fewer points than this contest’s over/under.

UCLA Bruins

• UCLA is a perfect 3-0 against the spread in its last three games, and has a 1-2 straight-up record in those matchups.
• UCLA and its opponents did not combine to hit the over in any of those games.
• UCLA’s last three games have ended with an average of 52.8 points scored. That’s 12.8 more points than this contest’s over/under.

Minnesota vs. UCLA key players

Minnesota Golden Gophers

• Max Brosmer has thrown for 1,263 yards (210.5 ypg) to lead Minnesota, completing 67.6% of his passes and recording six touchdown passes compared to four interceptions this season.
• Darius Taylor has 402 rushing yards on 73 carries, scoring five touchdowns. He’s also added 206 yards (34.3 per game) on 26 catches with one touchdown.
• Marcus Major has piled up 205 yards on 49 attempts, scoring two times. He’s grabbed 12 passes for 108 yards (18.0 per game), as well.
• Daniel Jackson’s leads his squad with 362 yards as a receiver. He’s racked up that yardage on 32 catches (out of 49 targets) and scored one touchdown.
• Elijah Spencer has grabbed 19 passes while averaging 38.3 yards per game and scoring one touchdown.
• Jah Joyner paces the team with 2.5 sacks, and also has 2.0 TFL and 19 tackles.
• Minnesota’s tackle leader, Maverick Baranowski, has 36 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and 0.5 sacks this year.
• Ethan Robinson leads the team with two interceptions, while also recording 19 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and two passes defended.

UCLA Bruins

• Ethan Garbers has compiled 808 yards on 57.3% passing while tossing three touchdown passes with six interceptions this season.
• Tomarion Harden has rushed 48 times for a team-high 151 yards (30.2 per game) with one touchdown. He also leads the team through the air, as his 18 receptions this season are good for 147 yards.
• Keegan Jones has collected 93 yards (on 15 attempts).
• Rico Flores Jr.’s 187 receiving yards (46.8 yards per game) are a team high. He has 12 catches on 24 targets with one touchdown.
• Moliki Matavao has racked up 124 reciving yards (24.8 ypg) this season.
• Keanu Williams paces the team with 1.0 sack, and also has 1.0 TFL.
• UCLA’s tackle leader, Carson Schwesinger, has 17 tackles this year.
• Bryan Addison has picked off a team-high one pass. He also has seven tackles and one pass defended to his name.