New Mexico Lobos vs Utah State Aggies Prediction, 10/19/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: New Mexico Lobos vs Utah State Aggies

Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024

Location: Maverik Stadium in Logan, UT

TV: truTV

Odds/Point Spread: Aggies (+2.5)

Total/Over-Under: 78.5

The New Mexico Lobos (2-4) are hitting the road to Maverik Stadium on Saturday, October 19, 2024 where they will try to defeat the Utah State Aggies (1-5). New Mexico opens this matchup as 2.5-point favorites. The total is 78.5.

The New Mexico Lobos step onto the field holding a record of 2-4 this season. In their last contest, the Lobos faced the Air Force Falcons and walked away with a win by a score of 52-37. In the running game, the Lobos gave up 325 yards on 63 attempts, which averages out to 5.2 yds per rush allowed. New Mexico allowed 6 pass completions on 11 attempts for a total of 149 yards, and a completion percentage of 54.5%. In all, they had 58 plays which converted into 434 yards. The New Mexico Lobos rushed the ball a total of 39 times and totaled 255 yards, which came out to an average of 6.5 yards per carry.

When talking about scoring, the New Mexico Lobos are averaging 35.3 points per game. As a team they average 208.7 yards in the run game ranking this team at 23rd in D-1. The Lobos have racked up 2,740 total yards for the season. When it comes to scoring touchdowns, New Mexico has earned 7 passing touchdowns and 17 rushing touchdowns. New Mexico has recorded 145 first downs, and they have committed 63 penalties for 545 yards. They have given the ball to the opposition 8 times.

The Lobos rank 131st in the nation when it comes to their opponents scoring, conceding 42.7 points per contest. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 6.3 yards per run and 256.3 rushing yards per game for the year. Overall, they have allowed 1,538 yards via the ground game in 6 games. When it comes to yards via the pass, the Lobos are conceding 1,452 yds which has them ranked 95th in D-1. They have conceded 242.0 yards per contest via the pass as well as conceding a completion percentage of 63.2%. Over the course of this year, they are giving up 498.3 yards/contest which puts them 132nd in college football. They have yielded 14 touchdowns via the pass as well as 19 touchdowns running the ball.

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The Aggies come into this game with a record of 1-5 for this season. When they last stepped on the field, the Aggies went home defeated by a final of 50-34 against the UNLV Rebels. Utah State gave up 47 running attempts for 313 yds (6.7 yds per rush). The Aggies pass defense allowed a completion percentage of 65.0%, surrendering 233 yds on 13 out of 20 through the air. The Aggies finished the game with a total of 584 yards while they ran 91 plays (6.4 yds per play). Utah State ran the football for 3.8 yds per carry, finishing the contest with 123 yards on 32 attempts.

The Utah State Aggies hold an average of 463.8 yards per contest, which has them ranked 19th in D-1. The Utah State offense has accrued 416 penalty yds on 48 infractions, which ranks 18th in the country in terms of helping out the opposition. They have an average of 161.0 run yards per game and have run for 966 yards for the year. They have tossed 10 interceptions while losing 2 fumbles and they have been able to tally 126 1st downs. When looking at this team's ability to score points, the Aggies are ranked 92nd in the nation maintaining an average of 25.0 points per game. During the season so far, the Aggies have compiled 1,817 yards through the air as well as holding an average of 302.8 passing yards per contest, ranking them 14th in the country.

The Aggies are conceding 42.8 points per game, ranking them 132nd in the country. Utah State has conceded a total of 1,396 yards on the ground (232.7 yards per game) in addition to 15 touchdowns on the ground this season. This season, they have allowed 257 points in total. They have given up 16 touchdowns via the pass and 261.0 yards per contest, which has them in 113th in D-1. The Aggies defense has taken part in 435 plays, which is good for 114th in Division 1. They have totaled 1 fumble and 3 picks on the season.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Aggies +2.5

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