New Mexico State Aggies vs Fresno State Bulldogs Prediction, 9/14/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: New Mexico State Aggies vs Fresno State Bulldogs

Date: Saturday, September 14, 2024

Location: Valley Children's Stadium in Fresno, CA

TV: truTV

Odds/Point Spread: Bulldogs (-20.0)

Total/Over-Under: 48.5

The Fresno State Bulldogs (1-1) are welcoming the New Mexico State Aggies (1-1) at Valley Children's Stadium on Saturday, September 14, 2024. Fresno State opens this game as 20.0-point favorites from Vegas oddsmakers. The betting total is set at 48.5.

The New Mexico State Aggies come into this game with a record of 1-1 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Aggies played against the Liberty Flames and walked away from this one with a loss by a score of 30-24. On the day, they had 66 plays which totaled 275 yards. The New Mexico State Aggies ended up rushing 44 different times and totaled 117 yards, which had them averaging 2.7 yds per attempt. Against the run, the Aggies gave up 217 yards on 35 attempts, which is an average of 6.2 yards per run surrendered. New Mexico State conceded 16 completions on 29 attempts for 256 yards, and a completion percentage of 55.2%.

The Aggies have racked up 545 yards in total over the course of this season. In terms of notching touchdowns, New Mexico State has compiled 2 touchdowns through the air and 3 touchdowns via the ground. They have surrendered the football 2 different times. New Mexico State has amassed 38 1st downs as an offense, and they have been flagged for 15 penalties for 98 yards. As a unit they have an average of 163.5 yards on the ground which ranks them 64th in the country. When it comes to getting in the endzone, the New Mexico State Aggies are averaging 23.5 points per outing.

The Aggies are ranked 81st in college football when it comes to team defense, allowing 23.0 points per game. Opposing teams are running for an average of 4.9 yards per tote and 137.0 yards on the ground per game on the year. In total, they have given up 274 rushing yards through 2 games. When it comes to passing yards, the Aggies are allowing 551 yds which has them ranked 116th in college football. They are allowing 275.5 yards per outing via the pass in addition to allowing a completion percentage of 58.1%. Overall, they have relinquished 412.5 yards per contest which puts them 109th in the country. They have relinquished 1 touchdown through the air as well as 2 touchdowns pounding the rock.

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The Bulldogs come into this game with a record of 1-1 this year. The last time they took the field, the Bulldogs went home victorious with a score of 46-30 when they faced the Sacramento State Hornets. Fresno State ran for 3.5 yards per carry, finishing with a total of 155 yds on 44 attempts. The Bulldogs finished the game with a total of 513 yds while running 79 plays (6.5 yds per play). The Bulldogs secondary conceded a completion percentage of 50.0%, relinquishing 354 yards on 25 out of 50 through the air. Fresno State surrendered 26 run attempts for 115 yards (4.4 yds per rush).

The Fresno State Bulldogs average 378.5 yards per contest, which ranks them 79th in the country. The Fresno State offense has 58 yds of penalties on 7 violations, which ranks 119th in college football in terms of giving up free yards. They average 82.0 run yards per game and have toted the ball for 164 yards for this season. They have tossed 4 picks while surrendering 1 fumble and they have obtained 40 first downs. When it comes to how much they score, the Bulldogs currently rank 86th in college football holding an average of 28.0 PPG. During the season thus far, the Bulldogs have compiled 593 yards via the pass along with holding an average of 296.5 throwing yards per contest, ranking them 29th in the nation.

The Bulldogs are giving up 30.0 points per game, which has them sitting 108th in D-1. Fresno State has allowed a total of 263 yards via the ground game (131.5 yards/game) as well as 0 touchdown via the rush this season. Over the course of the season, they have surrendered 60 points in total. They have given up 6 touchdowns through the air and 237.5 yards/outing, which has them in 94th in the country. The Bulldogs defense has participated in 137 plays, which ranks 98th in the nation. Their defense has totaled 2 fumbles recovered and 2 interceptions over the course of the season.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Aggies +20.0

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