The Rate Bowl will feature the Minnesota Golden Gophers entering a showdown against the New Mexico Lobos on Friday, 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 (-2.5)
- Moneyline: Golden Gophers (-141), Lobos (+119)
- Total: 47.5 points
- Pick ATS: New Mexico (+2.5)
- 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 covered four times in 12 chances against the spread this season.
- New Mexico is 7-5-0 ATS this season.
- The Golden Gophers have been favored by 2.5 points or more six times this season, and covered the spread in one of those matchups.
- The Lobos have been an underdog by 2.5 points or more four times this season, and covered the spread in three of those contests.
- In Minnesota's 12 games this season, the combined scoring has gone over the point total seven times.
- New Mexico games have hit the over five out of 12 times this year.