Minnesota vs. Virginia Tech Duke's Mayo Bowl Prediction & Odds

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The Duke's Mayo Bowl will feature the Minnesota Golden Gophers heading into a showdown with the Virginia Tech Hokies on Friday, January 3, 2025.

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Minnesota vs. Virginia Tech Matchup Info

  • Game date: Friday, January 3, 2025
  • Game time: 7:30 p.m. ET
  • Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
  • Venue: Bank of America Stadium
  • TV channel: ESPN

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Minnesota vs. Virginia Tech Odds and Prediction

  • Spread favorite: Golden Gophers (-6.5)
  • Moneyline: Golden Gophers (-244), Hokies (+198)
  • Total: 42.5 points

Pick ATS:Virginia Tech (+6.5)

  • Pick OU: Over (42.5)
  • Prediction: Virginia Tech 26, Minnesota 22

Prediction derived from a team strength comparison algorithm. Multiple factors such as strength of wins and scoring margin are used to make this projection.

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Minnesota vs. Virginia Tech Betting Records and Insights

  • Minnesota has covered eight times in 12 matchups with a spread this season.
  • Virginia Tech has won six games against the spread this year, failing to cover five times.
  • The Golden Gophers have covered the spread twice when favored by 6.5 points or more this season (in three opportunities).
  • The Hokies have won their only game this season when playing as at least 6.5-point underdogs.
  • So far this season, six of Minnesota's 12 games have gone over the point total.
  • Virginia Tech and its opponent have combined to hit the over seven out of 11 times this season.