New Mexico at Fresno State College Football Picks & Predictions 10/14/2017

Saturday, October 14, 2017

Bulldog Stadium

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Bulldog Stadium is the venue for the game between the New Mexico Lobos and the Fresno State Bulldogs on Saturday, October 14, 2017. The opening line for this matchup has Fresno State as 2 point favorites. The total has been set at 56.5. The Bulldogs are 4-0-1 against the spread and their over/under mark is 3-2-0. The Lobos are 3-2-0 ATS and their over/under record is 1-4-0.

Valuable New Mexico Lobos Betting Trends

The New Mexico Lobos are 1-4-0 against the over/under

The New Mexico Lobos are 3-2-0 against the spread

Important Fresno State Bulldogs Betting Trends

The Fresno State Bulldogs are 3-2-0 against the over/under

The Fresno State Bulldogs are 4-0-1 against the spread

Key New Mexico Lobos Injuries

10/08/17 LB Austin Ocasio Hamstring "?" Saturday vs. Fresno State
10/08/17 OL Charlie Grammel Concussion "?" Saturday vs. Fresno State
10/08/17 Coltin Gerhart Shoulder "?" Saturday vs. Fresno State
10/08/17 TE Dyson Chmura Concussion "?" Saturday vs. Fresno State
10/08/17 S Jacob Girgle Knee "?" Saturday vs. Fresno State
10/08/17 QB Tevaka Tuioti Concussion "?" Saturday vs. Fresno State
10/08/17 RB Zahneer Shuler Wrist "?" Saturday vs. Fresno State
09/18/17 OL Kameron Smith Personal has left team
09/18/17 OL Nick Iacovangelo None has left team
09/08/17 WR Emmanuel Harris Knee out for season

Key Fresno State Bulldogs Injuries

09/14/17 DB Chris Coleman Foot out indefinitely
09/13/17 DB Kesomi Mafi Knee out for season
08/28/17 RB Dontel James Knee out for season

Useful Offensive Statistics

The New Mexico Lobos have run for 1,334 yards as a unit, which ranks 21st in the nation. They've run 228 times, averaging 5.9 yards per rush as a unit. The Lobos have been penalized on offense 31 times for 252 yards so far this year, which has them 83rd in the country in penalties. They are 69th in Division 1 in points scored with 152. They have run 323 plays this year for 2,143 yards, which ranks them 119th in the nation in total offense. The Lobos average 6.6 yards per play, which is 24th in college football. As a team they have accumulated a total of 101 1st downs this season, ranking them 94th overall as an offensive unit. Lamar Jordan has completed 26 throws while attempting 47 passes for a completion percentage of 55.3%. He has passed for 474 yards this year. He averages 9.4 adjusted yards per throw and 10.1 yards per pass attempt. His quarterback rating this season is 152.6.

Defensive Statistics

The Lobos rush defense has given up 172 attempts for 632 yards this season, putting them in 29th place in the country against the run. They have had 32 penalties for 277 yards on defense this year. That places them 56th in Division 1. New Mexico is 49th in college football in points surrendered on defense with 123. They have given up a total of 1,733 yards on D, which is 29th in the nation. The Lobos are 35th in yards per play allowed with 5. Opponent offenses have completed 106 throws on 176 attempts against the New Mexico Lobos defense this season, ranking them 74th and 64th in the country. The New Mexico pass defense has also surrendered a total of 1,101 yards in the air, which is 48th overall in total pass defense.

Special Teams Stats

The New Mexico Lobos have tried 7 field goals this year and made 6, which is 59th in college football. Their kickers have a field goal percentage of 86%. New Mexico Lobos kickers have made 100% of their extra points, going 16 for 16 this season. Their punters have accumulated 991 yards on 21 punts, averaging 47 yards per punt. That ranks them 2nd in the NCAA in punting average. New Mexico is 96th in the country in punt returns with 6. They've totaled 33 punt return yards and average 5.5 yards per return, which is 78th in D-1. They have returned 11 kicks for 202 yards on special teams, which puts them 106th in kick return yardage. The Lobos average 18 yards per kick return and they are 91st in the nation in all-purpose yards with 2,378.

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Bulldogs are 63rd in Division 1 in points scored with 160. They have run 352 plays this season for 2,065 yards, which ranks them 66th in the nation in total offense. The Fresno State Bulldogs average 5.9 yards per play, which is 57th in college football. As a team they have accumulated a total of 101 1st downs this year, placing them 92nd overall as an offensive unit. On the ground Fresno State has run for 793 yards as a team, which ranks 85th in the country. They've run 179 times, averaging 4.4 yards per carry as a rushing unit. The Bulldogs have been penalized on offense 28 times for 235 yards so far this season, which has them 97th in the nation in penalties. Marcus McMaryion has thrown for 667 yards this season. He has completed 60 passes on 88 attempts for a completion percentage of 68.2%. His quarterback rating this year is 144.6. He averages 7.6 yards per pass attempt and 8 adjusted yards per throw.

Defensive Statistics

Fresno State is 46th in the nation in points allowed on defense with 120. They have surrendered a total of 1,561 yards on D, which is 15th in Division 1. The Bulldogs are ranked 32nd in yards per play allowed with 5. Opposing offenses have completed 106 passes on 161 attempts against the Fresno State defense this season, placing them 72nd and 45th in the country. The Fresno State Bulldogs pass defense has also given up a total of 1,025 yards through the air, which is 32nd overall in total pass defense. Their rushing defense has allowed 152 attempts for 536 yards this year, putting them in 16th place in D-1 against the run. The Bulldogs have committed 28 penalties for 219 yards on the defensive side of the ball this season. That ranks them 22nd in the nation.

Special Teams Stats

Fresno State is ranked 61st in the nation in punt returns with 8. They've accumulated 73 punt return yards and average 9.1 yards per return, which is 42nd in college football. They have returned 18 kicks for 406 yards on special teams, ranking 25th in kick return yardage. The Fresno State Bulldogs average 23 yards per kick return and they are 74th in the country in all-purpose yards with 2,544. The Bulldogs have attempted 13 field goals this season and made 10, which is 19th in D-1. Their kickers have a field goal percentage of 77%. Fresno State kickers have made 100% of their extra points, going 18 for 18 this year. Their punters have totaled 900 yards on 23 punts, averaging 39 yards per punt. That places them 104th in Division 1 in punting average.

Who will win tonight's Lobos/Bulldogs college football game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take the Bulldogs -2

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