Michigan State vs. Minnesota prediction, odds and picks - October 28 | NCAAF season 2023

The Michigan State Spartans go on the road to play the Minnesota Golden Gophers on Saturday, Oct. 28 at 3:30 p.m. ET.

Michigan State is currently on a five-game losing streak and coming off a 49-0 blowout loss to Michigan last weekend. Minnesota, meanwhile, is coming off a controversial win over Iowa on Saturday.

Michigan State vs. Minnesota: Game Details

Fixture: Michigan State (2-5) vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers (4-3)

Date & Time: Saturday, Oct. 28 at 3:30 p.m. ET

Venue: Huntington Bank Stadium

Michigan State vs. Minnesota: Picks

Spread

Michigan State +7 (-110)

Minnesota -7 (-110)

Moneyline

Michigan State +225

Minnesota -278

Total

Over 40 (-108)

Under 40 (-112)

Michigan State vs. Minnesota Picks

Michigan State vs. Minnesota picks

The Michigan State Spartans offense could be better as quarterback Katin Houser has struggled to move the ball efficiently. Meanwhile, Minnesota has a solid defense, so take Houser's under passing yards and for the quarterback to throw an interception. In his last three starts, Houser is averaging just 142.3 passing yards per game.

Minnesota's offense also struggles as quarterback Athan Kaliakmanis is more of a running quarterback. Given that he doesn't throw the ball much, take Kaliakmanis' under passing yards as well. In his last four games, he's averaging just 119.25 passing yards per game.

Michigan State vs. Minnesota head-to-head

Michigan State and Minnesota have played each other 48 times and the Spartans lead the all-time series 30-18.

In the last matchup, the Golden Gophers routed Michigan State 34-7 on Sept. 24, 2022. Minnesota is also 11-13 against the Spartans at home.

Michigan State vs. Minnesota prediction

Michigan State and Minnesota have two bad offenses, so this should be a very low-scoring game. The Spartans' offense will have trouble here, as Minnesota does have a decent enough defense that should be able to limit the run.

Also, the Golden Gophers are better at home as it is a tough place to play. Minnesota will get an early lead and cruise to a win as home favorites.

Prediction: Minnesota wins by more than a touchdown in a low-scoring game.