Michigan vs. Minnesota: Odds, predictions, and betting analysis for Big Ten showdown

The Little Brown Jug is on the line Saturday when the Minnesota Golden Gophers host the Michigan Wolverines in a Big Ten football showdown. The Wolverines have owned the series, compiling a 78-25-3 recording dating back over a century. They've won the last five and 27 of the last 29 meetings. But Michigan is 0-1 in the Big Ten after the stunning last-place loss to Iowa, while Minnesota opened B10 action with a 27-24 win at Washington. Michigan's defense ranks among the nation's best, while Minnesota has been a master of time of possession and have a fun crowd for its annual Stripe Out game where fans alternate colors based on section.

Kickoff is set for noon ET at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. The Wolverines are 6-point road favorites, down from -8.5, with the over/under at 43.5 in the latest Michigan vs. Minnesota odds. Before making any Minnesota vs. Michigan picks, check out the Michigan vs. Minnesota predictions from the SportsLine Projection Model.

After simulating Minnesota vs. Michigan 10,000 times, SportsLine model is going Over 43.5 points at betting apps. Only one Michigan game has totaled more than 39 points, and that was a 52-17 blowout victory over UTEP. Michigan ranks 107th in total offense, and seventh on the defensive side. Minnesota, however, has trended the other direction, so this game could be higher-scoring than what the Wolverines have been accustomed to.

Minnesota's matchup with Power 4 schools -- Mississippi State and Washington -- both finished with exactly 51 points. This is by far the lowest total of any Gophers game. SportsLine's model says it's too low, projecting 47 points with the Over hitting in 60% of the simulations. See the model's spread and money-line picks at SportsLine.

In addition to going Over on the total, the model also says one side of the spread hits more than 50% of the time. You can only get the pick at SportsLine.

So who wins Michigan vs. Minnesota, and which side of the spread hits more than 50% of the time? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread to jump on, all from the advanced model that's on a 34-25 run on top-rated CFB picks, and find out.