Fresno State Bulldogs vs New Mexico Lobos Prediction, 9/21/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Fresno State Bulldogs vs New Mexico Lobos

Date: Saturday, September 21, 2024

Location: University Stadium in Albuquerque, NM

TV: truTV

Odds/Point Spread: Lobos (+15.5)

Total/Over-Under: 61.5

The New Mexico Lobos (0-3) will take on the Fresno State Bulldogs (2-1) at University Stadium on Saturday, September 21, 2024. New Mexico opens this contest as 15.5-point underdogs. The over/under has been set at 61.5.

The Fresno State Bulldogs head into this matchup 2-1 for this season. In their last matchup, the Bulldogs stepped onto the field against the New Mexico State Aggies and walked away with a win by a score of 48-0. For the game, they tallied 68 plays which gave them 525 yards. The Fresno State Bulldogs ended up rushing 43 different times and accrued 281 yds, earning them an average of 6.5 yards per tote. In the running game, the Bulldogs gave up 77 yards on 32 tries, which is 2.4 yards per run allowed. Fresno State relinquished 11 completions on 29 attempts for 61 yards, and a completion percentage of 37.9%.

Regarding putting the ball in the endzone, the Fresno State Bulldogs have an average of 34.7 points per contest. As a unit they are averaging 148.3 yards via the ground game which is 83rd in the country. The Bulldogs have earned 1,282 total yards this year. In terms of distribution of touchdowns, Fresno State has totaled 5 touchdowns via the pass and 7 rushing touchdowns. Fresno State has compiled 60 1st downs as an offense, and they have been hurt by 14 infractions for 138 yds. They have given the ball to the opposition 5 different times.

The Bulldogs are ranked 59th in D-1 when it comes to team defense, allowing 20.0 points per game. Opposing teams are running for an average of 3.7 yards per run and 112.3 yards on the ground per game on the campaign. During the season, they have conceded 337 yards via the running game in 3 outings. Regarding yards via the pass, the Bulldogs are allowing 539 yards which ranks them 63rd in college football. They have relinquished 179.7 yards per outing through the air in addition to allowing a completion percentage of 49.6%. During this campaign, they have allowed 292.0 yards/outing which puts them 42nd in the nation. They have surrendered 6 touchdowns via the pass in addition to no touchdowns on the ground.

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The Lobos head into this game 0-3 this season. When they last stepped on the field, the Lobos went home defeated by a final of 45-19 against the Auburn Tigers. The Lobos finished the contest with a total of 448 yards and they ran 70 plays (6.4 yards per play). New Mexico rushed for 6.0 yards per carry, finishing the contest with 157 yds on 26 attempts. New Mexico relinquished 40 rush attempts for 268 yds (6.7 yards per carry). The Lobos secondary allowed a completion rate of 65.4%, surrendering 235 yards on 17 out of 26 passing.

The New Mexico Lobos average 414.0 yards per game, which ranks them 59th in the country. The New Mexico offense has totaled 207 yds of penalties on 28 infractions, which ranks 8th in the nation in terms of helping out the opposition. They have an average of 173.0 rushing yards per game and have run for 519 yards for the season. They have tossed 4 interceptions while allowing opponents to recover 1 fumbles and they have earned 71 1st downs. When discussing this team's ability to score points, the Lobos are ranking 73rd in college football averaging 29.7 points per outing. During this campaign thus far, the Lobos have thrown for a total of 723 yards through the air as well as holding an average of 241.0 passing yards per game, which has them sitting 62nd in the nation.

The Lobos are giving up 47.0 PPG, which has them 131st in D-1. New Mexico has allowed the opposition a total of 835 yards via the ground game (278.3 yards per contest) as well as 9 touchdowns on the ground on the campaign. This year, they have conceded 141 points. They have allowed the opposition 10 touchdowns through the air as well as 287.3 yards per outing, which has them sitting 124th in Division 1. The Lobos defense has been on the field for 202 plays, which is good for 99th in Division 1. They have compiled 5 fumbles and 1 pick on the season.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Lobos +15.5

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