New Mexico vs Minnesota Prediction, Picks & Odds | 26 Dec 2025
College Football Betting Preview: New Mexico vs Minnesota
New Mexico square off against Minnesota in the Rate Bowl at Chase Field, with kickoff scheduled for 17:30 on Friday, December 26.
We are keeping our prediction simple and backing New Mexico to claim a victory. The Lobos should be able to gain the upper hand over Minnesota and the Moneyline offers a tempting +102.
The New Mexico Lobos (9-3, 1st in Mountain West) extended their winning streak to six games with a 23–17 overtime home victory over the San Diego State Aztecs at University Stadium in Albuquerque last time out.
The Minnesota Golden Gophers (7-5, 7th in Big Ten) come into this game after a 17–7 home victory over the Wisconsin Badgers at Huntington Bank Stadium.
Quarterbacks
Jack Layne
Drake Lindsey
New Mexico vs Minnesota Prediction & Picks
Join us as we dissect the best New Mexico vs Minnesota betting tips — from our expert match prediction and correct score advice to top player prop insights and a ready-made bet builder.
Game Prediction
The wager we really like for this college football matchup is New Mexico on the Moneyline. Our pick is trading at +102 and this looks great value out of all the options.
It’s important to know which players are unavailable for the upcoming action along with the current form of each team. If you're after stats, you're in the right place because they form the foundation of our CFB predictions.
Key New Mexico vs Minnesota stats:
New Mexico Moneyline Probability
Based on the odds from the top sportsbooks, our pick has a 49.5% chance of winning. After careful examination, our cappers calculate this probability to be somewhere between 55-60%. It's therefore regarded as a value wager.
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Player Prop Picks
The odds for Jack Layne (New Mexico) to go beyond 182.5 passing yards stand at -114. He looks capable of covering the line and that leads us to taking this QB Passing Yards bet.
The odds for Javon Tracy (New Mexico) to rack up over 44.5 receiving yards stand at -114. There’s an opportunity to place a Player Receiving Yards bet, with him capable of covering an appealing line.
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Same Game Parlay Picks
Check out this same game parlay which starts with UNM on the moneyline. We’ve also gone for Over 43.5 points and Jack Layne (New Mexico) to have Over 182.5 passing yards.
The same game parlay option allows you to combine different outcomes within the same game. You need all your predictions to be correct although bettors love to place a tailored football bet on the event which interests them most.
Correct Score Prediction
27
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23
Minnesota
We’ll roll the dice and go for the Lobos to register a 27-23 victory. We don’t think that there will be too much between the teams and we’re happy to take the huge odds.
New Mexico vs Minnesota Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Minnesota are available at Moneyline odds of -123, while opponents New Mexico can be backed at +106. From a betting percentage point-of-view, the leading sportsbooks give the Lobos a 49% chance of success.
The current spread is 1.5 and the total points line is 44.5. A Total wager is always available and can often provide value selections. Those who wager Under 44.5 can get -114.
When it comes to college football, the top betting apps deliver a wide variety of game lines and team props. With so many options available, it’s worth taking your time to find the wager that fits your view of the matchup.
There is -149 available that Darius Taylor scores a touchdown anytime. If you’re interested in the favorite to score the first TD, then you are able to secure +390.
Touchdown
Receiving Yards
Rushing Yards
Passing Yards
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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
New Mexico Lobos Stats
Minnesota Golden Gophers Stats
- 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
- 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
- +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games on the road
- -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
- -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 50.00 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 54.60 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 43.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
- Over 43.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 28.60 pts and allowed 21.40 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 27.20 pts and allowed 27.40 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 46.10 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 46.50 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 43.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
- Over 43.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 19.00 pts and allowed 27.10 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 30.80 pts and allowed 15.70 pts in the last 10 home games
| Big Ten | W | L | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Indiana
|
13 | 0 | 545 | 141 | 404 | 7-0 | 6-0 | 13W |
Ohio State
|
12 | 1 | 454 | 106 | 348 | 7-1 | 5-0 | 1L |
Oregon
|
11 | 1 | 458 | 178 | 280 | 6-1 | 5-0 | 6W |
Michigan
|
9 | 3 | 331 | 224 | 107 | 5-1 | 4-2 | 1L |
USC
|
9 | 3 | 438 | 269 | 169 | 7-0 | 2-3 | 1W |
Iowa
|
8 | 4 | 347 | 182 | 165 | 5-2 | 3-2 | 2W |
Illinois
|
8 | 4 | 352 | 279 | 73 | 6-1 | 2-3 | 1W |
Washington
|
8 | 4 | 405 | 233 | 172 | 5-2 | 3-2 | 1L |
|
Minnesota
|
7 | 5 | 279 | 281 | -2 | 7-0 | 0-5 | 1W |
Nebraska
|
7 | 5 | 351 | 276 | 75 | 4-3 | 3-2 | 2L |
Northwestern
|
6 | 6 | 270 | 251 | 19 | 5-2 | 1-4 | 1L |
Penn State
|
6 | 6 | 381 | 257 | 124 | 4-3 | 2-3 | 3W |
Rutgers
|
5 | 7 | 344 | 382 | -38 | 4-3 | 1-4 | 2L |
Wisconsin
|
4 | 8 | 154 | 259 | -105 | 4-3 | 0-5 | 1L |
Maryland
|
4 | 8 | 282 | 318 | -36 | 3-4 | 1-4 | 8L |
Michigan State
|
4 | 8 | 295 | 359 | -64 | 4-3 | 0-5 | 1W |
UCLA
|
3 | 9 | 218 | 401 | -183 | 2-4 | 1-5 | 5L |
Purdue
|
2 | 10 | 225 | 382 | -157 | 2-5 | 0-5 | 10L |
| Mountain West | W | L | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UNLV
|
10 | 3 | 467 | 375 | 92 | 5-1 | 5-2 | 1L |
|
New Mexico
|
9 | 3 | 335 | 270 | 65 | 6-0 | 3-3 | 6W |
San Diego State
|
9 | 3 | 296 | 151 | 145 | 6-0 | 3-3 | 1L |
Boise State
|
9 | 4 | 408 | 299 | 109 | 6-1 | 3-3 | 3W |
Fresno State
|
8 | 4 | 317 | 241 | 76 | 4-2 | 4-2 | 1W |
Hawaii
|
8 | 4 | 342 | 282 | 60 | 6-1 | 2-3 | 1W |
Utah State
|
6 | 6 | 381 | 339 | 42 | 5-1 | 1-5 | 1L |
Air Force
|
4 | 8 | 358 | 364 | -6 | 2-4 | 2-4 | 1W |
Wyoming
|
4 | 8 | 192 | 246 | -54 | 3-3 | 1-5 | 4L |
Nevada
|
3 | 9 | 211 | 330 | -119 | 2-4 | 1-5 | 1L |
San Jose State
|
3 | 9 | 257 | 390 | -133 | 3-3 | 0-6 | 4L |
Colorado State
|
2 | 10 | 222 | 370 | -148 | 2-5 | 0-5 | 6L |
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