NCAAF Betting Tips – Gophers have an Axe to grind with Badgers

NCAAF Betting Tips are usually on the side of the home team for Homecoming games, because you’re supposed to schedule a lay-down game. The problem is if your team is somewhat of a bust itself, like Minnesota.

After getting their Homecoming ruined by Northwestern 28-29 last week, the Golden Gophers are not getting any sympathy as they go to Madison to take on the Wisconsin Badgers for Paul Bunyan’s Axe.

Minnesota Golden Gophers (1-4) at Wisconsin Badgers (4-1) – Sat., Oct. 9, 12:00 ET Big 10 Network
Camp Randall Stadium (80,321) – Madison, Wisconsin

NCAA Betting Lines:
Minnesota (2-2-1 ATS) +22½ (ML +1100)
Wisconsin (1-4-0 ATS) -22½ (ML -2000)
Over/Under Game Total – 58

This rivalry dates back to 1890, and this will be the 120th battle and most played competition in Division I history. Wisconsin has taken down the Gophers 6 times in a row, the longest streak ever in this conflict.

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The Badgers have been unimpressive in the Axe battle lately beating Minnesota by a total of 13 points in the last 3 years. This is the kind of key head to head information that helps me give the best NCAAF Betting Tips possible.

The Badgers are going to be mangy and nasty after being knocked out of the top 10 by Michigan State last week 34-24. Wisconsin goes on to 2nd ranked Ohio State next week and 15th ranked Iowa in two weeks, which makes me think they’re looking ahead of this mediocre opponent

John Clay and James White provide an interesting gradient to opposing defenses. You may be able to limit one runner, but the other evens it out over the long haul.
Minnesota is coming off of four straight home losses and now get the unfortunate task of taking on the Badgers on their home turf after a loss in the their initial Big 10 Conference game. This isn’t quite that bad as far as NCAA Betting Tips go.

The Gophers have some upside to work off of. They rank second nationwide in time of possession at over 35 minutes a game. That’s almost 60% of the entire game which is a 20% difference for you history majors. You’ll figure it out.
They have also had no problem scoring all year. Minnesota’s Golden offense has over 20 points scored in every game this year, and Wisconsin gave up 34 points last week to Michigan State.
Big Ten offensive player of the year John Clay was contained enough last week to end both his 100 yard and touchdown streaks in a game at 10.

If they can handle Clay and limit freshman James White they have a chance at a huge upset, or as far as NCAAF Betting Tips go – COVER THE SPREAD!
This IS the battle for Paul Bunyan’s axe. That’s better than fighting for Paul Axe’s Bunions.  Paul Bunyan has been rumored to be up to 30 feet tall and in multiple locations at the same time. That Axe must have Gold in it.

Personally, I would be shooting for his hottie companion Babe the Blue Ox. It comes down to some basic conference rivalry competition rules that I base NCAAF Betting Tips on.

These teams look totally mismatched on paper, but as the last 3 years show it’s not the case. This is not only about the Big 10 Conference. It’s about 120 years of tradition and winning Paul Bunyan’s axe also.

That may sound like mythology to you and me, but to these teams it’s a blood bath battle. The best of any NCAAF Betting Tips I can give you is to take Minnesota and the 22 ½ points and you can buy your own axe with your winnings.