New Mexico State Aggies vs FIU Panthers Prediction, 10/29/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: New Mexico State Aggies vs FIU Panthers

Date: Tuesday, October 29, 2024

Location: Pitbull Stadium in Miami, FL

TV: CBSSN

Odds/Point Spread: Panthers (-9.5)

Total/Over-Under: 43.5

The FIU Panthers (2-6) welcome the New Mexico State Aggies (2-5) at Pitbull Stadium on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. New Mexico State opens this contest as 9.5-point underdogs. The total is 43.5.

The New Mexico State Aggies head into this game 2-5 this season. In their last contest, the Aggies played the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs and went home with a win by a final score of 33-30. The New Mexico State Aggies ran the football 38 different times and amassed 160 yards, which had them averaging 4.2 yds per attempt. Overall, they ran 67 plays which gave them 364 yards. New Mexico State allowed 21 pass completions on 41 tries for 233 yards, and a completion rate of 51.2%. Against the run, the Aggies conceded 127 yds on 45 attempts, which averages out to 2.8 yards per run allowed.

When talking about scoring, the New Mexico State Aggies have an average of 20.6 PPG. As a team they're maintaining an average of 163.3 yards on the ground ranking them 63rd in the country. The Aggies have earned 2,033 total yards for this campaign. In terms of scoring touchdowns, New Mexico State has amassed 6 passing touchdowns and 10 rushing touchdowns. New Mexico State has accounted for 130 1st downs as a team, and they have been called for 47 penalties for 412 yards. They have given the ball to the opposition 13 times.

In terms of passing yards, the Aggies are allowing 1,574 yds which puts them in 51st in the nation. They have conceded 224.9 yards per game via the pass and allowed a completion percentage of 53.8%. In total, they are allowing 457.3 yards/contest which ranks them 125th in D-1. They have relinquished 8 touchdowns via the pass as well as 22 touchdowns via the ground game. They are giving up 5.5 yards per rushing attempt and 232.4 rushing yards per game so far this season. For the season, they have allowed 1,627 yards via the running game in 7 games. The Aggies sit in 128th in the nation when it comes to their opponents scoring, giving up 37.0 PPG.

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The Panthers come into this matchup with a record of 2-6 for this season. For their last game, the Panthers took a defeat with a final score of 10-7 against the Sam Houston Bearkats. FIU gave up 43 rushing attempts for 131 yds (3.0 yds per rush). The Panthers secondary allowed a completion percentage of 66.7%, relinquishing 76 yards on 14 for 21 through the air. The Panthers finished the contest with a total of 199 yds while running 58 plays (3.4 yards per play). FIU ended up running for 3.4 yards per attempt, finishing the contest with 125 yds on 37 attempts.

When it comes to their scoring prowess, the Panthers currently rank 98th in college football averaging 23.8 PPG. The FIU Panthers average 308.5 yards/contest, ranking them 118th in the country. The FIU offense has totaled 381 yards of penalties on 46 infractions, which ranks them 75th in D-1 in terms of helping out the opposition. They have thrown 10 picks while losing 6 fumbles and they have been able to earn 135 first downs. For the year so far, the Panthers have a total of 1,634 yards via the pass along with an average of 204.3 passing yards per contest, which has them ranked 90th in Division 1. They hold an average of 104.3 yards per game via the ground game and have run for 834 yards in total.

The Panthers are giving up 26.4 points per contest, which has them sitting 82nd in the nation. FIU has conceded a total of 1,553 yards rushing (194.1 yards per contest) and 20 touchdowns rushing for the season. This year, they have surrendered 211 points. They have allowed 6 touchdowns through the air and 184.0 yards per outing, which puts them in 26th in college football. The Panthers defense has taken the field for 578 plays, which is 124th in college football. Their defense has totaled 4 fumbles and 7 picks on the season.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Aggies +9.5

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