Many will point to the Golden Gophers' 66-0 win over Northwestern State as eye-opening, but that was a game where they were a better than 42-point favorite. They scored enough to get the job done vs. Buffalo by posting 23. Cal has moved the ball offensively, scoring 35 vs Oregon St. and 34 vs. Texas Southern. I think both of these teams are going to open it up on offense, as these teams are nearly impossible to run on. I believe there are just two capable offenses here that can get it done through the air, and minimal rushing attempts are going to slow this game down and make it longer. Make the play on the OVER.
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September 13, 2025 10:30pm ET
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Minnesota Golden Gophers
#195
California Golden Bears
#196
Lines & Odds
-3 (-115)
ATS
+3 (-110)
-155
Moneyline
+132
OVER 41 (-110)
Total
UNDER 41 (-110)
Golden Gophers vs. Golden Bears Spread Picks
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Public Consensus
Who was the public on? 59% of the public bets were on California Golden Bears on the +3 ATS. And, 56% of the bets were on the game to go OVER the total.
Computer Predictions
My computer prediction for this game was that Minnesota would win by a score of 21.7 to 20.1 with Minnesota winning on the moneyline, California winning on the spread and the game going OVER the total.
Pro Picks
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Minnesota at California
September 13, 2025
10:30 PM Eastern
Final Score
1
2
3
4
F
Minnesota Golden Gophers
0
7
7
0
14
California Golden Bears 
7
3
7
10
27
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September 19, 2009 12:00pm ET
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California Golden Bears
#159
Minnesota Golden Gophers
#160
Lines & Odds
-13.5 (-110)
ATS
+13.5 (-110)
-535
Moneyline
+430
OVER 52.5 (-110)
Total
UNDER 52.5 (-105)
Public Consensus
Who was the public on? 73% of the public bets were on California Golden Bears on the -13.5 ATS. 89% of the public money was on California Golden Bears to win on the moneyline. And, 67% of the bets were on the game to go OVER the total.
Computer Predictions
My computer prediction for this game was that California would win by a score of 34.2 to 17.2 with California winning on the moneyline and on the spread and the game going UNDER the total.
Final Score
1
2
3
4
F
California Golden Bears
14
7
0
14
35
Minnesota Golden Gophers
0
14
7
0
21
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