New Mexico at Wisconsin College Football Picks and Predictions 9/8/2018

Saturday, September 8, 2018

Camp Randall Stadium

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Camp Randall Stadium is the venue for the game between the New Mexico Lobos and the Wisconsin Badgers on Saturday, September 8, 2018. The opening line for this matchup has Wisconsin as 33 point favorites. The Badgers are 0-1-0 against the spread and their over/under mark is 0-1-0. The Lobos are 0-1-0 ATS and their over/under record is 1-0-0.

Valuable New Mexico Lobos Betting Trends

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

The New Mexico Lobos are 0-1-0 against the spread

Important Wisconsin Badgers Betting Trends

The Wisconsin Badgers are 0-1-0 against the over/under

The Wisconsin Badgers are 0-1-0 against the spread

Useful Offensive Statistics

The New Mexico Lobos have run for 323 yards as a unit, which ranks 12th in the nation. They've run 64 times, averaging 5 yards per rush as a unit. The Lobos have been penalized on offense 7 times for 48 yards so far this year, which has them 49th in the country in penalties. They are 10th in Division 1 in points scored with 62. They have run 89 plays this year for 684 yards, which ranks them 18th in the nation in total offense. The Lobos average 7.7 yards per play, which is 22nd in college football. As a team they have accumulated a total of 32 1st downs this season, ranking them 13th overall as an offensive unit. Tevaka Tuioti has completed 13 throws while attempting 21 passes for a completion percentage of 61.9%. He has passed for 327 yards this year. He averages 17.2 adjusted yards per throw and 15.6 yards per pass attempt. His quarterback rating this season is 246.

Defensive Statistics

The Lobos rush defense has given up 34 attempts for 244 yards this season, putting them in 116th place in the country against the run. They have had 8 penalties for 69 yards on defense this year. That places them 85th in Division 1. New Mexico is 86th in college football in points surrendered on defense with 30. They have given up a total of 566 yards on D, which is 118th in the nation. The Lobos are 119th in yards per play allowed with 7.8. Opponent offenses have completed 19 throws on 39 attempts against the New Mexico Lobos defense this season, ranking them 70th and 100th in the country. The New Mexico pass defense has also surrendered a total of 322 yards in the air, which is 108th overall in total pass defense.

Special Teams Stats

New Mexico Lobos kickers have made 89% of their extra points, going 8 for 9 this season. Their punters have accumulated 146 yards on 3 punts, averaging 49 yards per punt. That ranks them 14th in the NCAA in punting average. They have returned 3 kicks for 49 yards on special teams, which puts them 58th in kick return yardage. The Lobos average 16 yards per kick return and they are 11th in the nation in all-purpose yards with 742.

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Badgers are 69th in Division 1 in points scored with 34. They have run 70 plays this season for 491 yards, which ranks them 61st in the nation in total offense. The Wisconsin Badgers average 7 yards per play, which is 35th in college football. As a team they have accumulated a total of 25 1st downs this year, placing them 51st overall as an offensive unit. On the ground Wisconsin has run for 234 yards as a team, which ranks 41st in the country. They've run 39 times, averaging 6 yards per carry as a rushing unit. The Badgers have been penalized on offense 8 times for 70 yards so far this season, which has them 37th in the nation in penalties. Alex Hornibrook has thrown for 257 yards this season. He has completed 17 passes on 29 attempts for a completion percentage of 58.6%. His quarterback rating this year is 155.8. He averages 8.9 yards per pass attempt and 10.2 adjusted yards per throw.

Defensive Statistics

Wisconsin is 14th in the nation in points allowed on defense with 3. They have surrendered a total of 305 yards on D, which is 49th in Division 1. The Badgers are ranked 61st in yards per play allowed with 4.8. Opposing offenses have completed 17 passes on 30 attempts against the Wisconsin defense this season, placing them 59th and 63rd in the country. The Wisconsin Badgers pass defense has also given up a total of 181 yards through the air, which is 50th overall in total pass defense. Their rushing defense has allowed 34 attempts for 124 yards this year, putting them in 54th place in D-1 against the run. The Badgers have committed 6 penalties for 65 yards on the defensive side of the ball this season. That ranks them 82nd in the nation.

Special Teams Stats

Wisconsin has returned 2 kicks for 45 yards on special teams, ranking 63rd in kick return yardage. The Wisconsin Badgers average 23 yards per kick return and they are 57th in the country in all-purpose yards with 536. Wisconsin kickers have made 100% of their extra points, going 4 for 4 this year. Their punters have totaled 158 yards on 4 punts, averaging 40 yards per punt. That places them 78th in Division 1 in punting average.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Lobos +33

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