San Jose State Spartans vs New Mexico Lobos Prediction, 10/14/2023 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: San Jose State Spartans vs New Mexico Lobos

Date: Saturday, October 14, 2023

Location: University Stadium in Albuquerque, NM

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Lobos (+9)

Total/Over-Under: 57.5

The New Mexico Lobos (2-3) will play the San Jose State Spartans (1-5) at University Stadium on Saturday, October 14, 2023. San Jose State opens this matchup as 9-point favorites from oddsmakers. The total is 57.5.

The San Jose State Spartans step onto the field holding a record of 1-5 for this year. In their last game, the Spartans stepped onto the field against the Boise State Broncos and took a loss by a score of 35-27. Chevan Cordeiro went 23/38 with 325 yards passing. He had a QB rate of 127.1 and finished the game with 1 interception. Kairee Robinson was the rushing leader for the Spartans with 12 carries for 61 yards (5.1 yards per carry). The San Jose State Spartans ended up running the ball 26 times and amassed 104 yds, which came out to an average of 4.0 yards per tote. At the end of the game, they tallied 64 plays which totaled 429 yards. San Jose State gave up 13 pass completions on 24 tries for a total of 230 yds, and a completion percentage of 54.2%. On the ground, the Spartans conceded 262 yds on 42 attempts, which is an average of 6.2 yds per run allowed.

When talking about getting in the endzone, the San Jose State Spartans are sitting at 28.0 points per contest. As a team they're holding an average of 130.0 yards in the run game which ranks them 99th in the nation. The Spartans currently have 2,207 total yards for the year. With reference to distribution of touchdowns, San Jose State has earned 7 touchdowns via the pass and 14 rushing touchdowns. San Jose State has 122 1st downs as a team, and they have committed 31 infractions for 250 yards. They have turned the football over 4 different times.

In terms of yards via the pass, the Spartans are allowing 1,041 yds which has them sitting in 24th in the nation. They are allowing 173.5 yards per outing through the air as well as giving up a completion percentage of 63.9%. In total, they are giving up 397.2 yards per outing which has them sitting 96th in college football. They have conceded 10 touchdowns through the air and 16 touchdowns pounding the rock. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 5.3 yards per running attempt and 223.7 rushing yards per contest for the year. During the season, they have conceded 1,342 rushing yards through 6 games. The Spartans are sitting in 117th in D-1 in terms of the opposition scoring, allowing 33.7 points per game.

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The Lobos step onto the field holding a record of 2-3 for this season. When they last stepped on the field, the Lobos walked away with a loss by a score of 35-26 when they played the Wyoming Cowboys. Dylan Hopkins (1 TD) finished the contest with 162 yards on 15/31 passing while his QB rating was 96.5. He threw 1 interception and his Y/A was 5.2. Jacory Croskey-Merritt carried the football 14 times for 92 yds, finishing the game with 6.6 yards per carry for New Mexico. New Mexico ran for 7.1 yards per carry, finishing the game with 214 yards on 30 carries. The Lobos finished the contest with a total of 417 yds and they ran 67 plays (6.2 yards per play). The Lobos passing defense gave up a completion percentage of 64.0%, surrendering 194 yards on 16 for 25 passing. New Mexico conceded 31 running attempts for 239 yards (7.7 yards per rush).

When looking at the points being put on the board, the Lobos sit 75th in the nation averaging 28.6 points per contest. The New Mexico Lobos are averaging 391.0 yards per outing, which has them ranked 72nd in the country. The New Mexico offense has compiled 409 yards of penalties on 44 infractions, which ranks 17th in the nation in terms of giving up free yards. They have given away 4 interceptions while letting opponents recover 2 fumbles and they have been able to record 112 first downs. For the year so far, the Lobos have thrown for 1,053 yards through the air in addition to holding an average of 210.6 passing yards per game, which has them sitting 90th in the nation. They hold an average of 180.4 yards via the ground game and have toted the ball for 902 yards overall.

New Mexico has given up a total of 845 yards on the ground (169.0 yards per game) in addition to 5 touchdowns rushing so far this year. They have surrendered 12 touchdowns via the pass as well as 235.8 yards per game, which puts them in 81st in college football. They have compiled 2 fumbles recovered and 0 interceptions this year. The Lobos defense has taken part in 305 plays, which ranks 7th in Division 1. The Lobos are surrendering 31.0 points per game, which has them 106th in D-1. Overall, they have conceded 155 total points.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Spartans -9

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