Minnesota at Michigan

What happened to both of these clubs? After starting 9-2, the Gophers have dropped five of seven. Michigan has lost nine of ten to drop to 5-15 on the season. But let's look at the overall teams here. One team is 5-15 and the other is 12-6. One team has all 5 starters back from last season while the other has just 1. Why such a low line? Yes, the game is in Ann Arbor. But, Minnesota is the much better ballclub. Minnesota is 4-4 on the road, outscoring opponents by 3 ppg. Michigan is 3-6 at home, losing by 2 ppg. In converence play, Michigan is just 1-7. It's not just year for Michigan. Over the past two seasons they are 11-22 ATS vs. winning teams and 8-17 ATS vs. teams that allow 64 or fewer points per game (Minnesota allows 63.1 per game). In the underdog role, they are 7-18 ATS over that span. Maybe at some point John Beilein will turn things around here, but not tonight. Minnesota rolls.