New Mexico Lobos vs San Diego State Aztecs Prediction, 11/8/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: New Mexico Lobos vs San Diego State Aztecs

Date: Friday, November 8, 2024

Location: Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego, CA

TV: FS1

Odds/Point Spread: Aztecs (-3.0)

Total/Over-Under: 68

The New Mexico Lobos (3-6) are en route to Snapdragon Stadium on Friday, November 8, 2024 where they will attempt to defeat the San Diego State Aztecs (3-5). New Mexico opens this contest as 3.0-point dogs. The total is set at 68.

The New Mexico Lobos step onto the field holding a record of 3-6 this year. In their last game, the Lobos went up against the Wyoming Cowboys and took a loss by a final of 49-45. The New Mexico Lobos ended up running the ball 29 different times and compiled 412 yds, which is an average of 14.2 yds per attempt. For the game, they had 60 plays which gave them 576 yds. New Mexico conceded 20 completions on 29 tries for a total of 342 yds, and a completion rate of 69.0%. In the running game, the Lobos conceded 262 yds on 54 tries, which averages out to 4.9 yds per rush surrendered.

In terms of scoring, the New Mexico Lobos are sitting at 34.8 points per outing. As a team they're averaging 230.9 yards in the run game giving them a rank of 9th in college football. The Lobos have attained 4,321 total yards this season. In terms of scoring touchdowns, New Mexico has earned 10 passing touchdowns and 27 rushing touchdowns. New Mexico has compiled 220 1st downs as an offense, and they have been flagged for 90 penalties for 749 yds. They have surrendered the ball 18 different times.

When talking about yards through the air, the Lobos are allowing 2,296 yds which puts them in 121st in college football. They have given up 255.1 yards per game via the pass and allowed a completion percentage of 63.9%. For the season, they are granting 492.3 yards/game ranking them 131st in the country. They have yielded 20 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 26 touchdowns on the ground. The opposition is running for 5.8 yards per attempt on the ground and 237.2 rushing yards per game on the year. During the season, they have allowed 2,135 running yards through 9 games. The Lobos rank 132nd in the country in terms of the opposition scoring, allowing 40.8 points per game.

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The Aztecs head into this matchup 3-5 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Aztecs walked away with a loss by a score of 56-24 when they faced the Boise State Broncos. The Aztecs finished the contest with a total of 256 yards on 56 plays (4.6 yds per play). San Diego State rushed the ball for 3.9 yards per carry, totaling 101 yards on 26 carries. San Diego State relinquished 46 run attempts for 219 yds (4.8 yds per rush). The Aztecs pass defense gave up a completion rate of 76.5%, surrendering 322 yds on 26 out of 34 through the air.

The San Diego State Aztecs have an average of 329.5 yards per outing, which ranks them 115th in the nation. The San Diego State offense has totaled 676 yds of penalties on 74 violations, which ranks them 6th in the country in terms of making mistakes. They hold an average of 123.3 yards per game on the ground and have rushed for 986 yards overall. They have thrown 6 picks while losing 1 fumbles and they have obtained 135 first downs. When looking at the points being put on the board, the Aztecs are ranking 107th in Division 1 holding an average of 22.5 points per game. Over the course of the season so far, the Aztecs have thrown for a total of 1,650 yards through the air as well as holding an average of 206.3 throwing yards per game, which has them ranked 85th in D-1.

The Aztecs are conceding 27.6 PPG, which has them 87th in D-1. San Diego State has given up a total of 1,336 yards rushing (167.0 yards per contest) and 13 touchdowns via the rush on the campaign. In total, they have conceded 221 points in total. They have given up 15 touchdowns from the passing game and 229.8 yards per outing, which has them ranked 86th in D-1. The Aztecs defense has been on the field for 588 plays, which ranks 89th in the country. Their defense has earned 4 fumbles recovered and 6 picks over the course of the season.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Aztecs -3.0

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