The Minnesota Golden Gophers (5-3) and the Michigan State Spartans (3-5) play on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at Huntington Bank Stadium in a battle of Big Ten opponents.

The Golden Gophers are the favorites (-3.5) in their game versus the Spartans, with the over/under being 45 points. (On the moneyline, the Golden Gophers are -177 and the Spartans are +148.)

Below you’ll find our betting preview for this this matchup between the Golden Gophers and the Spartans, and discover all of our expert picks here, too!

Minnesota vs. Michigan State betting lines

• Spread favorite: Golden Gophers (-3.5)
• Moneyline: Golden Gophers (-177), Spartans (+148)
• Total: 45 points
• TV Channel: Big Ten Network
• Live Stream: Fubo

Minnesota vs. Michigan State betting info and stats

Minnesota has two wins against the spread this season (2-6-0). Minnesota has covered the spread once this season when favored by at least 3.5 points. Minnesota has won four of its five games played as the moneyline favorite this season. Michigan State, in eight games with a set spread this season, has gone 4-4-0 against the spread. When Michigan State is an underdog of 3.5 points or more, it has covered the spread four times (4-0 ATS). This will be the fifth time this year Michigan State is an underdog on the moneyline, and have lost each such contest.

Minnesota vs. Michigan State recent stats and trends

Minnesota Golden Gophers

• Minnesota has covered the spread once in its last three contests while putting together a 2-1 record straight-up in those games.
• Minnesota and its opponents have hit the over one time in those games.
• The last three Minnesota games averaged 45.5 total points, 0.5 more points than this matchup’s over/under.

Michigan State Spartans

• Michigan State is 2-1 against the spread over its past three games and has a 2-1 straight-up record in those matchups.
• The final combined score of the past three Michigan State games has surpassed the set total two times.
• The past three Michigan State games averaged 4.5 more points (49.5) than this matchup’s over/under.

Minnesota vs. Michigan State key players

Minnesota Golden Gophers

• Drake Lindsey has thrown for 1,546 yards (193.3 ypg) to lead Minnesota, completing 61.4% of his passes and recording 10 touchdown passes compared to six interceptions this season.
• Darius Taylor has 354 rushing yards on 80 carries with one touchdown. He’s also tacked on 16 catches for 134 yards (26.8 per game).
• Fame Ijeboi has piled up 276 yards on 65 carries, scoring one time.
• Lemeke Brockington’s 339 yards as a receiver lead the team. He’s been targeted 45 times and has totaled 31 receptions and three touchdowns.
• Javon Tracy has caught 20 passes for 272 yards (34.0 yards per game) and two touchdowns this year.
• Jalen Smith’s 13 catches have turned into 271 yards and two touchdowns.
• Anthony Smith has racked up 7.0 sacks to lead the team, while also recording 6.0 TFL and 20 tackles.
• Devon Williams, Minnesota’s top tackler, has 63 tackles, 4.0 TFL, and 1.5 sacks this year.
• John Nestor has a team-high three interceptions to go along with 25 tackles, 3.0 TFL, and three passes defended.

Michigan State Spartans

• Aidan Chiles has thrown for 1,392 yards (174.0 ypg) to lead Michigan State, completing 63.1% of his passes and tossing 10 touchdown passes and three interceptions this season. He is also a playmaker on the ground, racking up 227 yards (28.4 ypg) on 81 carries with six touchdowns.
• Makhi Frazier has rushed for 493 yards on 108 carries so far this year while scoring two times on the ground.
• Nick Marsh’s 479 receiving yards (59.9 yards per game) are a team high. He has 42 catches on 71 targets with five touchdowns.
• Omari Kelly has put together a 435-yard season so far with one touchdown. He’s caught 30 passes on 49 targets.
• Chrishon McCray’s 16 catches (on 28 targets) have netted him 231 yards (28.9 ypg) and one touchdown.
• Jordan Hall leads the team with 2.0 sacks. He’s also the team’s tackle leader, and has collected 3.0 TFL, 58 tackles, and one interception.
• Wayne Matthews III has picked off a team-leading one pass. He also has 45 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and one pass defended to his name.