After beginning the season 2-4, Bowling Green won five of its next six games against MAC opponents in order to earn bowl-eligibility.
The Falcons (6-6) hope they continue to play at a high level, as they take on a Power Five opponent to end the 2023 season. They will face Minnesota (5-7) in the Quick Lane Bowl.
Here’s more info about the game.
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Quick Lane Bowl Betting Odds
Minnesota is a -3 college football betting odds favorite against Bowling Green, with the Over/Under being 43.
The moneyline for Minnesota is -160, while it’s +130 for Bowling Green.
Quick Lane Bowl On TV
The Quick Lane Bowl matchup between Bowling Green and Minnesota will be televised on ESPN.
The game will kick off at 2 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Dec. 26, at Ford Field in Detroit.
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Bowling Green vs. Minnesota Prediction
I’m predicting Bowling Green will win and cover the spread at +3. I also am predicting the game will go Under 43 total points.
I believe the defenses for Bowling Green and Minnesota will thrive in this matchup. The Falcons were in the top five in the MAC in scoring defense (23.5 points per game allowed) while the Gophers gave up 26.9 points per game, which was 10th in the Big Ten.
But I think Bowling Green is simply playing better recently. The Gophers haven’t won since October, while the Falcons have won each of their last six contests except their one-point loss against Toledo.
I also believe Bowling Green’s offense, which ranked second in the MAC with 26.3 points per game scored in 2023, will score just enough to earn an upset.
