Last week, the Minnesota Golden Gophers were off on their bye. It was a time to heal and prepare for their Friday night Big Ten road matchup against the Oregon Ducks.
By contrast, the Ducks had a tough road assignment against the Iowa Hawkeyes and barely got out alive.
Despite having the extra week to prepare, Minnesota is a heavy underdog.
The Golden Gophers and Ducks could not be more opposite.
Nike bankrolls Oregon and can afford the best of everything, including players.
Minnesota has no such advantage.
Thus, overmatched Minnesota is facing long odds on Friday.
A Friday night Big Ten matchup on FOX means plenty of interest and betting traffic.
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Minnesota Golden Gophers at Oregon Ducks Odds at Bookmaker
Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon, will host the matchup between the Minnesota Golden Gophers and the Oregon Ducks on Friday, November 14, 2025. Kickoff time is at 9 p.m. ET with television coverage on FOX.
Oddsmakers opened with Oregon as a 21.5-point favorite and Minnesota as a 21.5-point dog.
Oregon is a -3000 moneyline favorite against Minnesota, which is a +1200 moneyline dog.
Oregon and Minnesota opened with a total of 46.5.
Minnesota Golden Gophers
Last game, the Minnesota Golden Gophers won 23-20 in overtime against the Michigan State Spartans as a 3.5-point home favorite. The game went under the total of 45.
As a result, Minnesota is 6-3 straight up, 2-6-1 against the spread, and 5-4 over/under the total.
Minnesota ranks 14th for total offense, 96th for passing, 122nd for rushing, 95th for scoring, and 40th for fewest turnovers committed.
Minnesota ranks 22nd in total defense, 43rd vs. the pass, 21st vs. the rush, 39th in fewest points allowed, and 77th in takeaways.
Oregon Ducks
Last game, the Oregon Ducks won 18-16 against the Iowa Hawkeyes as 4.5-point road favorites. The game went under the total of 41.5.
Now, Oregon is 8-1 straight up, 4-4-1 against the spread, and 4-5 over/under the total.
Oregon ranks 13th for total offense, 68th for passing, 6th for rushing, 9th for scoring, and 13th for fewest turnovers committed.
Oregon ranks 3rd for total defense, 1st vs. the pass, 28th vs. the rush, 6th for fewest points allowed, and 40th for takeaways.
Minnesota at Oregon Betting Trends
Minnesota has struggled to offer betting value on the road.
The Golden Gophers covered only six of their last 17 away games.
Minnesota went under the total in four of its most recent seven road tilts.
Oregon has been a consistent value at home.
The Ducks covered six of their most recent nine home games.
Oregon went under the total in five of its last eight home matchups.
Oregon covered both of its previous meetings with Minnesota.
The games were 1-1 on the over/under.
Specifically in Oregon, the Ducks covered their only meeting with the Golden Gophers.
Minnesota at Oregon Best Bets
The casual sector wants nothing to do with Minnesota in this spot.
The Golden Gophers are a mediocre program with a roster that can’t possibly keep up with Oregon.
Of great concern is that Oregon will carry an expensive price tag as the superpower home team against a team with little chance of staying in the game.
Despite the big number, bargain hunters are skittish about Minnesota’s ability to cover any number at Oregon.
The Oregon price is indeed high, but it is understandable.
Minnesota has one of the worst offenses in college football and faces the distinct possibility of a blowout.
Oregon is one of the most complete teams in the country and can name the score.
Main Pick: Oregon Ducks
Over/Under Pick: Under the Total
Player Prop Picks: Drake Lindsey Under the Passing Yards Total
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