Minnesota vs. Fairleigh Dickinson Prediction, How to Watch, Odds, Channel - Dec 29

Updated Dec. 29, 2025 1:27 a.m. ET

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The Fairleigh Dickinson Knights (3-9) hope to break a seven-game road losing streak when they visit the Minnesota Golden Gophers (7-5) on Monday, December 29, 2025 at 9 p.m. ET.

The Golden Gophers take the court as colossal favorites against the Knights. The Golden Gophers are favored by 23.5 points. The matchup's over/under is set at 137.

Keep reading to get all you need to know before wagering on the Minnesota-Fairleigh Dickinson contest.

Minnesota vs. Fairleigh Dickinson How to Watch & Odds

When: Monday, December 29, 2025 at 9 p.m. ET
Where: Williams Arena in Minneapolis, Minnesota
TV: Big Ten Network
Streaming: FOXSports.com, FOX Sports App and FOX One (Try free for 7 days)

Golden Gophers vs Knights Betting Information
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline
Golden Gophers	-23.5	-109	-124	137	-110	-110	-25000	+3000

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Minnesota vs. Fairleigh Dickinson Prediction

Pick ATS: Fairleigh Dickinson (+23.5)
Pick OU: Over (137)
Prediction: Minnesota 83, Fairleigh Dickinson 62

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Minnesota vs. Fairleigh Dickinson Betting Insights

Betting Line Implied Predictions

Per the spread and over/under, the implied score for the encounter is Golden Gophers 80, Knights 57.
The Golden Gophers have a 99.6% chance to claim victory in this meeting based on the moneyline's implied probability.
The Knights have a 3.2% implied probability to win.

Key Spread Facts

Minnesota has put together a 5-7-0 ATS record so far this year.
Fairleigh Dickinson has won just one game against the spread this year.
Minnesota has covered the spread twice this season (2-2 ATS) when playing as at least 23.5-point favorites.
Fairleigh Dickinson has not covered the spread when an underdog by 23.5 points or more this season (in three opportunities).

Key Total Facts

In 10 games this year, the Golden Gophers and their opponent have combined for more than 137 points.
So far this season, six Knights games have featured more than 137 points scored.
The over/under for this game is 137 points, 7.7 fewer than the scoring average of the two teams combined.

Key Moneyline Facts

Minnesota has compiled a 6-1 record in games when it was favored on the moneyline (winning 85.7% of those games).
Fairleigh Dickinson has been the underdog in six games this season, and it has failed to win any of those contests.
Minnesota has played as a moneyline favorite of -25000 or shorter twice this season, and won both.
Fairleigh Dickinson has played as an underdog of +3000 or more once this season and lost that game.

Minnesota vs. Fairleigh Dickinson: Recent Results

Golden Gophers vs Knights Recent Games
Date	Favorite	Spread	Total	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Result
12/21/2024	Golden Gophers	-19.5	145	-3030	+1267	74-60 MINNST

Minnesota vs. Fairleigh Dickinson: 2025-26 Stats Comparison

	Minnesota	Fairleigh Dickinson
Points Scored Per Game (Rank)	73.8 (269)	70.9 (309)
Points Allowed (Rank)	66.6 (46)	74.8 (218)
Rebounds (Rank)	9.3 (210)	11.3 (58)
3pt Made (Rank)	7.6 (219)	9.9 (50)
Assists (Rank)	18.0 (40)	13.8 (223)
Turnovers (Rank)	11.3 (154)	12.2 (228)

Minnesota 2025-26 Key Players

Golden Gophers Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Cade Tyson	12	22.8	5.3	2.4	1.0	0.0	2.3
Jaylen Crocker-Johnson	12	12.9	7.5	1.5	0.4	1.2	1.5
Isaac Asuma	12	10.2	3.3	4.7	1.3	0.8	1.6
Langston Reynolds	12	10.1	4.3	3.3	0.6	0.0	0.2
Bobby Durkin	12	7.4	3.1	1.6	0.8	0.0	1.6

Fairleigh Dickinson 2025-26 Key Players

Knights Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Eric Parnell	12	10.9	2.7	1.3	0.4	0.2	2.8
Noah Melson	11	10.3	2.8	0.7	0.4	0.4	2.2
Joey Niesman	12	9.3	3.8	3.8	1.2	0.2	2.0
Cyril Martynov	12	9.1	5.6	2.3	0.3	0.1	0.1
Arthur Cox	10	8.8	3.9	1.4	0.5	0.6	0.6