Minnesota vs Oregon Prediction and Pick, Week 12
Minnesota vs Oregon Prediction and Pick, Week 12. Place a bet on this CFB football game with the best odds.
Minnesota vs Oregon Prediction: Trends
- Over the past seven games, Minnesota has a record of 1-6 against the spread.
- Minnesota has a winning record of 8-3 in its previous 11 games.
- In its previous five games played away from home, Minnesota has a record of 1-4 against the spread.
- In their last six games against opponents from the Big Ten conference, Minnesota has a record of 1-5 against the spread.
- In its last nine games played in November, Minnesota has a winning percentage of 3-6.
- During the 12th week of the season, Minnesota had a record of 4-11 against the spread.
- Four of the last five games that Minnesota has played on a Friday have resulted in the total going UNDER.
- Out of Oregon’s last seven games, the total has been under in five of them.
- In its last 20 games, Oregon has a state record of 18-2.
- Oregon has won 19 of its last 20 games at home with a perfect score.
- In its last six games against teams from the Big Ten conference, Oregon has a winning record of 5-1 as a team.
- There have been six of Oregon’s most recent six games against opponents from the West Division division in which the total has been UNDER 6 points.
- Out of the six games that Oregon has played in November, the total has been under in four of those games.
- After six games played on Fridays, Oregon has a record of 2-4 against the spread.
- When playing as the favorite, Oregon has a record of 2-4 against the spread in its previous six games.
Minnesota vs Oregon Prediction
Now we have the Minnesota vs Oregon Prediction for both teams.
The matchup between the Minnesota Golden Gophers and the Oregon Ducks in Week 12 presents one of the more intriguing interconference battles of the season, as the Big Ten newcomers from Oregon look to continue their dominant stretch against a Minnesota team that’s been inconsistent but occasionally resilient. Minnesota enters this game struggling against the spread, having gone 1-6 in its last seven, while Oregon remains one of the most reliable programs in the country, boasting an incredible 18-2 record over its last 20 games. The Ducks have also been dominant at home, winning 19 of their last 20 games in Eugene. Trends point heavily toward Oregon’s defensive discipline and offensive explosiveness, as they’ve consistently held opponents under 14 points per game this season. Meanwhile, Minnesota’s road struggles—1-4 ATS in its last five away contests—suggest this could be a long day for the Gophers. With Oregon’s defense allowing just 13.5 points per game and a balanced offense averaging over 41 points, the Ducks look well-positioned to control the tempo and limit Minnesota’s offensive options throughout the matchup.
For Minnesota, the offense has been hit or miss, ranking 96th nationally with just 23.8 points per game. Their passing attack has struggled to gain consistency, averaging only 203 yards through the air and just 109 yards on the ground—ranking a lowly 120th in rushing yards per game. The Gophers have, however, found some success when they can establish a balanced rhythm, as seen in wins over Michigan State and Nebraska. Their offensive line will need to hold strong against an Oregon defense that ranks among the nation’s best, allowing just 4.05 yards per play and only 124.6 passing yards per contest. Minnesota’s slow-paced, grind-it-out approach (averaging over 30 minutes of possession per game) could work to limit Oregon’s opportunities, but the key will be third-down efficiency and avoiding turnovers. Defensively, Minnesota has been respectable, giving up only 21.5 points per game, but they’ve struggled to generate consistent pressure, ranking 3rd nationally in sacks per game but failing to translate that into big-play momentum against top-tier competition. If the Gophers are to have any chance of an upset, they must win the turnover battle and find a way to sustain long, methodical drives to keep Oregon’s offense on the sideline.
Oregon, on the other hand, looks like a machine on both sides of the ball. Offensively, the Ducks are explosive, ranking 6th in the nation with 41.2 points per game and showcasing a near-perfect balance between the run and pass. Their ground game, led by a dynamic offensive line and a deep backfield, averages 237 rushing yards per game—good for 9th nationally. The passing attack has been efficient and deadly, generating over 246 yards per contest at a blistering 12.5 yards per attempt. Oregon’s ability to create big plays while controlling the line of scrimmage separates them from most teams in the Big Ten. Defensively, they’ve been just as impressive, holding opponents to 13.5 points per game while ranking 1st in passing defense and 30th against the run. Against a Minnesota offense that ranks outside the top 90 in most major categories, Oregon should dominate the trenches and force the Gophers into obvious passing situations—something that could get ugly fast in front of a raucous home crowd. Given the Ducks’ combination of balance, depth, and dominance in both lines, this one could be out of reach by halftime if Minnesota can’t establish rhythm early.
✅ Our CFB Week 12 Pick: OREGON
Minnesota vs Oregon Prediction: Head to Head
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Minnesota vs Oregon Prediction: Minnesota Last 10 Games
| Date | Opponent | Score | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11/01/25
|
MSU
|
W 23-20
|
L-4.5
|
U44.5
|
W-182
|
|
10/25/25
|
@IOW
|
L 41-3
|
L+8.5
|
O39.5
|
L+255
|
|
10/17/25
|
NEB
|
W 24-6
|
W+5.5
|
U47.5
|
W+184
|
|
10/11/25
|
PUR
|
W 27-20
|
L-9.5
|
U53.5
|
W-345
|
|
10/04/25
|
@OSU
|
L 42-3
|
L+21.0
|
U46.5
|
L+1200
|
|
9/27/25
|
RUT
|
W 31-28
|
L-5.5
|
O48.5
|
W-200
|
|
9/13/25
|
@CAL
|
L 27-14
|
L-4.5
|
U50.5
|
L-182
|
|
9/06/25
|
NWS
|
W 66-0
|
W-43.5
|
O50.5
|
W-20000
|
|
8/28/25
|
BUF
|
W 23-10
|
L-17.5
|
U45
|
W-1100
|
|
1/03/25
|
@VT
|
W 24-10
|
W-4.5
|
U42.5
|
W-175
|
Minnesota vs Oregon Prediction: Oregon Last 10 Games
| Date | Opponent | Score | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11/08/25
|
@IOW
|
W 18-16
|
L-6.5
|
U42.5
|
W-260
|
|
10/25/25
|
WIS
|
W 21-7
|
L-29.5
|
U44.5
|
W-20000
|
|
10/18/25
|
@RUT
|
W 56-10
|
W-16.5
|
O57.5
|
W-710
|
|
10/11/25
|
IU
|
L 30-20
|
L-14.0
|
U55.5
|
L-690
|
|
9/27/25
|
@PSU
|
W 30-24
|
W+3.5
|
O52.5
|
W+128
|
|
9/20/25
|
ORS
|
W 41-7
|
W-27.5
|
U55.5
|
W-30000
|
|
9/13/25
|
@NW
|
W 34-14
|
L-30.5
|
U52.5
|
W-10000
|
|
9/06/25
|
OKS
|
W 69-3
|
W-23.5
|
O58.5
|
W-7000
|
|
8/30/25
|
MOS
|
W 59-13
|
W-27.5
|
O54.5
|
W-7000
|
|
1/01/25
|
OSU
|
L 41-21
|
L+2.5
|
O53.5
|
L+108
|
Minnesota vs Oregon Prediction: Minnesota Offense
Overall
| MINN Offense | Off. Rank | Stat | Def. Rank | OREG Defense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23.78 | 96 | Points Scored | 6 | 13.50 |
| 203.33 | 93 | Passing Yards | 1 | 124.63 |
| 109.78 | 120 | Rushing Yards | 30 | 114.75 |
| 30:16 | 61 | Time on Field | 48 | 29:08 |
| 61.56 | 125 | Number of Plays | 10 | 59.13 |
| 5.09 | 108 | Yards Per Play | 5 | 4.05 |
Scoring
| MINN Offense | Off. Rank | Stat | Def. Rank | OREG Defense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23.78 | 96 | Points Scored | 6 | 13.50 |
| 5.00 | 92 | First Quarter | 13 | 2.50 |
| 8.67 | 69 | Second Quarter | 1 | 1.50 |
| 4.11 | 110 | Third Quarter | 2 | 1.25 |
| 5.33 | 100 | Fourth Quarter | 98 | 7.38 |
Passing
| MINN Offense | Off. Rank | Stat | Def. Rank | OREG Defense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 203.33 | 93 | Passing Yards | 1 | 124.63 |
| 31.44 | 61 | Pass Attempts | 3 | 24.75 |
| 19.56 | 64 | Pass Completions | 1 | 12.13 |
| 1.78 | 67 | Sacks | 94 | 1.75 |
| 10.78 | 78 | Sack Yards | 20 | 8.63 |
| 10.40 | 115 | Yards Per Pass | 16 | 10.28 |
Rushing
| MINN Offense | Off. Rank | Stat | Def. Rank | OREG Defense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 109.78 | 120 | Rushing Yards | 30 | 114.75 |
| 30.11 | 124 | Rush Attempts | 62 | 34.38 |
| 3.65 | 114 | Yards Per Rush | 24 | 3.34 |
Turn Overs
| MINN Offense | Off. Rank | Stat | Def. Rank | OREG Defense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.78 | 84 | Interceptions | 25 | 1.13 |
| 0.78 | 28 | Fumbles | 44 | 1.25 |
| 0.11 | 7 | Fumbles Lost | 118 | 0.25 |
| 0.89 | 26 | Total Turnovers | 55 | 1.38 |
| 3.22 | 3 | Penalties | 100 | 5.38 |
| 28.33 | 4 | Penalty Yards | 128 | 35.38 |
Drives & Special Teams
| MINN Offense | Off. Rank | Stat | Def. Rank | OREG Defense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30:16 | 61 | Time on Field | 48 | 29:08 |
| 61.56 | 125 | Number of Plays | 10 | 59.13 |
| 5.09 | 108 | Yards Per Play | 5 | 4.05 |
| 5.00 | 106 | Punts | 10 | 6.00 |
| 43.21 | 64 | Punt Average | 108 | 44.20 |
| 51.89 | 81 | Return Yards | 13 | 29.50 |
Minnesota vs Oregon Prediction: Oregon Offense
Overall
| MINN Defense | Def. Rank | Stat | Off. Rank | OREG Offense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21.56 | 38 | Points Scored | 6 | 41.25 |
| 203.44 | 47 | Passing Yards | 52 | 246.88 |
| 108.11 | 21 | Rushing Yards | 9 | 237.00 |
| 29:02 | 46 | Time on Field | 47 | 30:51 |
| 59.89 | 13 | Number of Plays | 83 | 65.63 |
| 5.20 | 43 | Yards Per Play | 3 | 7.37 |
Scoring
| MINN Defense | Def. Rank | Stat | Off. Rank | OREG Offense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21.56 | 38 | Points Scored | 6 | 41.25 |
| 5.33 | 67 | First Quarter | 17 | 9.00 |
| 6.78 | 60 | Second Quarter | 6 | 13.38 |
| 3.78 | 32 | Third Quarter | 3 | 12.13 |
| 5.33 | 46 | Fourth Quarter | 105 | 5.13 |
Passing
| MINN Defense | Def. Rank | Stat | Off. Rank | OREG Offense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 203.44 | 47 | Passing Yards | 52 | 246.88 |
| 27.89 | 30 | Pass Attempts | 101 | 27.88 |
| 17.89 | 49 | Pass Completions | 61 | 19.75 |
| 3.56 | 3 | Sacks | 35 | 1.38 |
| 23.89 | 133 | Sack Yards | 100 | 9.25 |
| 11.37 | 75 | Yards Per Pass | 42 | 12.50 |
Rushing
| MINN Defense | Def. Rank | Stat | Off. Rank | OREG Offense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 108.11 | 21 | Rushing Yards | 9 | 237.00 |
| 32.00 | 22 | Rush Attempts | 45 | 37.75 |
| 3.38 | 26 | Yards Per Rush | 2 | 6.28 |
Turn Overs
| MINN Defense | Def. Rank | Stat | Off. Rank | OREG Offense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.67 | 76 | Interceptions | 26 | 0.50 |
| 0.89 | 91 | Fumbles | 15 | 0.63 |
| 0.44 | 80 | Fumbles Lost | 23 | 0.25 |
| 1.11 | 86 | Total Turnovers | 11 | 0.75 |
| 5.67 | 85 | Penalties | 20 | 4.75 |
| 51.11 | 77 | Penalty Yards | 20 | 40.88 |
Drives & Special Teams
| MINN Defense | Def. Rank | Stat | Off. Rank | OREG Offense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29:02 | 46 | Time on Field | 47 | 30:51 |
| 59.89 | 13 | Number of Plays | 83 | 65.63 |
| 5.20 | 43 | Yards Per Play | 3 | 7.37 |
| 4.89 | 36 | Punts | 8 | 2.13 |
| 41.64 | 36 | Punt Average | 88 | 42.19 |
| 40.22 | 47 | Return Yards | 87 | 50.00 |
All NFL Week 12 Predictions
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