Minnesota vs. Virginia Tech prediction, spread: 2025 Duke's Mayo Bowl picks from college football

Since starting its season 2-2 against the spread (ATS), the Golden Gophers have been on a roll versus the line, only suffering one ATS defeat over their last eight games. Their overall ATS record of 8-3-1 is the best in the Big Ten, and just five teams in all of FBS have a better cover percentage this season. Also, you can't ignore Fleck's unparalleled bowl game success as he's 5-0 straight-up in bowl games at Minnesota, going 4-1 versus the line.

For the third time in four years, Minnesota boasts a top-12 scoring defense in all of FBS. It is stout both on the ground and thru the air, ranking in the top 25 nationally in both yards per rush allowed and yards per pass attempt given up. On offense, the Golden Gophers are clutch where it matters the most by ranking in the top 25 in both third-down conversion percentage and redzone scoring. Additionally, Fleck's squad dominates the turnover battle as it has twice as many takeaways (20) as it has giveaways (10). See which team to pick here.