Minnesota vs. UCLA score prediction for College Football Week 7: Expert odds and picks for matchup

In Week 7, the Minnesota Golden Gophers will take on the UCLA Bruins in a Big Ten matchup in Pasadena. Minnesota has posted a modest 3-3 record in six games this season, while UCLA has gotten out to a rough 1-4 start in five games.

The Golden Gophers are feeling good after upsetting the No. 11 USC Trojans last weekend, winning 24-17. Minnesota nearly pulled off another upset the week before over Michigan, losing to the Wolverines 27-24. UCLA is coming off a 27-11 loss versus Penn State last week, after making a change at quarterback.

The Bruins have yet to win a game in Big Ten play, while the Gophers have posted a 1-2 record in conference games.

Minnesota vs. UCLA score prediction Week 7

This should be a close contest, as UCLA opens the week as an underdog at home. With an over/under of just 40.5 total points, this is expected to be a defensive-minded contest.

Predicting a score for this game isn't easy. Keeping the over/under in mind, we'll take the Gophers to win over the Bruins 28-21. UCLA hasn't scored more than 17 points all season, but this is the most even matchup to date.

Minnesota vs. UCLA point spread prediction

The spread for this game is 5.5 points, meaning UCLA would have to win over Minnesota, or lose by five points or less. The Golden Gophers would have to win by six points or more to cover the spread.

The Gophers should cover this spread, winning by a touchdown or more over the Bruins this week.

What time is the Minnesota vs. UCLA game?

This Week 7 clash is scheduled for a 9:00 p.m. EDT kickoff from Pasadena. Coverage for this Big Ten battle is available on the Big Ten Network.