Syracuse was a predictably unpredictable team with four covers by double-digits, yet three spread losses by 18.5 or more. So getting more than a FG for such squads is a good percentage play on a neutral field.

Minnesota has bend, do not break; can maintain with all the time off? Despite 8-4 straight up mark given up more total yards and yards per play than they have gotten. So their key metrics say they are the caliber of a .500 teams

Syracuse, key losses personnel, new coach and conference, so they had expected ups and downs, but with all the extra practice time will peak now.

Orange defense slightly above average holding teams .3 yards per rushing attempt and .2 yards per pass below normal average. Syracuse not much better, but at least plus in net yardage.