Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs New Mexico State Aggies Prediction, 10/15/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs New Mexico State Aggies

Date: Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Location: Aggie Memorial Stadium in Las Cruces, NM

TV: ESPNU

Odds/Point Spread: Aggies (+11.0)

Total/Over-Under: 50

The New Mexico State Aggies (1-5) host the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (2-3) at Aggie Memorial Stadium on Tuesday, October 15, 2024. New Mexico State is 11.0-point dogs from oddsmakers. The over/under comes in at 50.

The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs come into this matchup with a record of 2-3 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Bulldogs went up against the MTSU Blue Raiders and went home with a win by a final score of 48-21. When it came to stopping the run, the Bulldogs conceded 60 yards on 21 tries, which averages out to 2.9 yds per rush surrendered. Louisiana Tech conceded 24 pass completions on 39 attempts for a total of 276 yards, and a completion percentage of 61.5%. Overall, they tallied 73 plays which gave them 551 yds. The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs ended up running the ball 45 different times and amassed 222 yards, which came out to an average of 4.9 yards per carry.

The Bulldogs have attained 1,832 total yards over the course of this year. With reference to distribution of touchdowns, Louisiana Tech has earned 10 passing touchdowns and 6 touchdowns via the ground. They have given the ball to the opposition 13 times. Louisiana Tech has a total of 88 1st downs offensively, and they have been hurt by 26 penalties for 252 yards. Offensively they hold an average of 106.0 yards rushing which ranks them 116th in Division 1. In terms of getting in the endzone, the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs have an average of 24.6 PPG.

The Bulldogs rank 49th in the country when it comes to their opponents scoring, allowing 21.6 PPG. The opposition is running for an average of 2.9 yards per rush and 93.0 rushing yards per contest so far this year. Over the course of this year, they have conceded 465 yards via the ground game in 5 outings. When it comes to passing yards, the Bulldogs have conceded 1,069 yds which ranks them 27th in the nation. They have relinquished 213.8 yards per game through the air in addition to giving up a completion percentage of 59.0%. For the season, they are granting 306.8 yards per outing which ranks them 23rd in Division 1. They have allowed 5 touchdowns through the air as well as 5 touchdowns on the ground.

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The Aggies head into this game 1-5 for this year. When they last stepped on the field, the Aggies went home defeated by a final of 54-13 when they played the Jacksonville State Gamecocks. New Mexico State gave up 49 running attempts for 334 yards (6.8 yds per carry). The Aggies pass defense conceded a completion percentage of 61.1%, relinquishing 196 yds on 11 out of 18 passing. The Aggies finished the game with 350 yds while running 68 plays (5.1 yards per play). New Mexico State ran for 4.9 yards per attempt, finishing the game with 206 yds on 42 carries.

The New Mexico State Aggies hold an average of 278.2 yards per contest, ranking them 128th in college football. The New Mexico State offense has totaled 382 penalty yds on 43 infractions, which is 43rd in the country in terms of helping out the other team. They maintain an average of 163.8 yards per game on the ground and have run for 983 yards for the year. They have thrown 7 picks while surrendering 4 fumbles and they have earned 109 1st downs. When it comes to the points being put on the board, the Aggies are sitting 121st in D-1 with an average of 18.5 PPG. During this campaign to this point, the Aggies currently sit at 686 yards via the pass along with holding an average of 114.3 passing yards per game, which is ranked 132nd in college football.

New Mexico State has allowed the opposition a total of 1,500 yards on the ground (250.0 yards per outing) and 21 touchdowns by way of the ground game on the season. They have conceded 6 touchdowns from the passing game as well as 223.5 yards/outing, which has them in 82nd in D-1. They have tallied 0 fumbles and 3 picks so far this year. The Aggies defense has participated in 423 plays, which ranks 106th in college football. The Aggies are allowing 38.2 points per game, ranking them 128th in the nation. This season, they have relinquished 229 total points.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Aggies +11.0

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