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The Minnesota Golden Gophers and the New Mexico Lobos play in the Rate Bowl on December 26, 2025.
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Minnesota vs. New Mexico Matchup Info
- Game date: Friday, December 26, 2025
- Game time: 4:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Phoenix, Arizona
- Venue: Chase Field
- TV channel: ESPN
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Minnesota vs. New Mexico Odds and Prediction
- Spread favorite: Golden Gophers (-3)
- Moneyline: Golden Gophers (-152), Lobos (+127)
- Total: 47.5 points
- Pick ATS: New Mexico (+3)
- Pick OU: Push
- Prediction: New Mexico 26, Minnesota 22
Prediction derived from a team strength comparison algorithm. Multiple factors such as strength of wins and scoring margin are used to make this projection.
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Minnesota vs. New Mexico Betting Records and Insights
- Minnesota has compiled a 4-8-0 record against the spread this season.
- New Mexico has put together a 7-5-0 record against the spread this season.
- The Golden Gophers have covered the spread once this season (1-4 ATS) when playing as at least 3-point favorites.
- The Lobos are 3-1 ATS this season when playing as at least 3-point underdogs.
- In Minnesota's 12 games this season, the combined scoring has gone over the point total seven times.
- New Mexico and its opponent have combined to hit the over five out of 12 times this year.