The Minnesota Golden Gophers will take on the New Mexico State Aggies at 9 p.m. ET on Thursday at Huntington Bank Stadium. New Mexico State head coach Jerry Kill will be facing his former program for the first time since he left in 2015, going 29-29 during four-plus seasons at the helm. The Golden Gophers are favored by 36.5 points in the latest Minnesota vs. New Mexico State odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the over/under is set at 53. 

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Now, it has simulated Minnesota vs. New Mexico State 10,000 times and the results are in. We can tell you that the model is leaning Over, and it's also generated a point-spread pick that is hitting in over 50% of simulations. You absolutely need to see it before locking in your own picks.

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