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Week 3 predictions are starting to roll out.
The Daily Gopher (SB Nation) has Cal winning, 21-17
Under head coach Justin Wilcox, the Golden Bears are 6-3 against Power 4 non-conference opponents, and two of their three losses were on the road. Minnesota’s last trip to the West Coast came against UCLA a year ago and saw the Gophers look sluggish in the first half, having to rally from a 10-0 halftime deficit.
This will be a measuring stick game for both teams. It seems like a coin-flip game to me. With that in mind, I’m inclined to give the edge to the home team.
Gophers on SI has Minnesota winning 24-20
Minnesota immediately faces a huge scheduling disadvantage traveling across the country for a 9:30 p.m. CT start. Cal has gotten off to an impressive start, and it looks like a team that will be competing for another bowl game in 2025, so the Gophers certainly have their hands full.
The Golden Bears completely changed their program in the last 12 months. With a true freshman QB, first-year offensive coordinator Bryan Harsin, new defensive coordinators, and GM Ron Rivera, Minnesota's stability could be an advantage.
The Gophers had a similar situation last season at UCLA in a late-night game in L.A., which could help them prepare for this one. I fully expect a close game, but Minnesota makes a late play to steal one on the road.
Picks and Parlays has Minnesota winning 31-23
The oddsmakers early line have California as a small home underdog with the over/under sitting at 50.5. The Minnesota Golden Gophers have outscored their opponents 89-10 through their first two games. Minnesota Golden Gophers win and cover ATS.
Sports Book Wire is predicting a 23-18 Cal win
The Golden Bears are underdogs, but by less than a field goal.
Sports Betting Dime has Minnesota winning 25-18
Golden Gophers COVER the -2.5 spread and the total is UNDER 44.5
The Daily Gopher (SB Nation) has Cal winning, 21-17
Under head coach Justin Wilcox, the Golden Bears are 6-3 against Power 4 non-conference opponents, and two of their three losses were on the road. Minnesota’s last trip to the West Coast came against UCLA a year ago and saw the Gophers look sluggish in the first half, having to rally from a 10-0 halftime deficit.
This will be a measuring stick game for both teams. It seems like a coin-flip game to me. With that in mind, I’m inclined to give the edge to the home team.
Gophers on SI has Minnesota winning 24-20
Minnesota immediately faces a huge scheduling disadvantage traveling across the country for a 9:30 p.m. CT start. Cal has gotten off to an impressive start, and it looks like a team that will be competing for another bowl game in 2025, so the Gophers certainly have their hands full.
The Golden Bears completely changed their program in the last 12 months. With a true freshman QB, first-year offensive coordinator Bryan Harsin, new defensive coordinators, and GM Ron Rivera, Minnesota's stability could be an advantage.
The Gophers had a similar situation last season at UCLA in a late-night game in L.A., which could help them prepare for this one. I fully expect a close game, but Minnesota makes a late play to steal one on the road.
Picks and Parlays has Minnesota winning 31-23
The oddsmakers early line have California as a small home underdog with the over/under sitting at 50.5. The Minnesota Golden Gophers have outscored their opponents 89-10 through their first two games. Minnesota Golden Gophers win and cover ATS.
Sports Book Wire is predicting a 23-18 Cal win
The Golden Bears are underdogs, but by less than a field goal.
Sports Betting Dime has Minnesota winning 25-18
Golden Gophers COVER the -2.5 spread and the total is UNDER 44.5
