Colorado State vs New Mexico Prediction 10-26-24 College Football Picks
New Mexico Lobos (3-4) vs. Colorado State Rams (4-3)
October 26, 2024 5:00 pm EDT
The Line: Colorado State Rams -6.5 / New Mexico Lobos +6.5; Over/Under: +65.5
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The New Mexico Lobos and the Colorado State Rams meet in week 9 college football action from Canvas Stadium on Saturday. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Colorado State vs New Mexico Prediction.
New Mexico Recap
The New Mexico Lobos come into this one looking to build on their current three-game win streak, improving to 3-4 on the year thanks to a 50-45 win over Utah State last time out. After this game, Utah State will head home for a game against Wyoming.
Lobos Looking To Stay Hot Offensively
Devon Dampier has thrown for 1,760 yards, 9 touchdowns, and 9 interceptions on 59% passing while also leading the Lobos in rushing with 487 yards and 10 touchdowns. Eli Sanders has 386 rushing yards with 4 scores while Javen Jacobs has 277 rushing yards and 3 TDs. NaQuari Rogers also has 250 rushing yards with 4 scores while Luke Wysong leads New Mexico’s receivers with 50 grabs for 663 yards and Ryan Davis has 367 receiving yards. Two more Lobo receivers have 200+ receiving yards as well on the year. On defense, Christian Ellis has a team-high 61 total tackles while the Lobo defense as a whole has combined for 8 sacks and 2 interceptions.
Why the New Mexico Lobos will win
- New Mexico has won each of its last three games.
- New Mexico has covered the spread in four of its last five road games.
- Colorado State has failed to cover the spread in six of its last eight October games as a home favorite against non-AP-ranked teams.
Colorado State Recap
The Colorado State Rams will be out to build on back-to-back wins after a 21-13 win over Air Force last time out to improve to 4-3 on the year. After this game, Colorado State will head to Reno for a matchup with Nevada.
Rams Trying To Build Steam
Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi has thrown for 1,312 yards, 6 touchdowns, and 5 interceptions on 62.6% passing while Justin Marshall has 336 rushing yards and Avery Morrow’s added 622 rushing yards with 6 TDs as well. Tory Horton also has a team-high 26 receptions for 353 yards while Caleb Goodie and Armani Winfield each have 200+ receiving yards and 2+ TDs on the year. On defense, Buom Jock has a team-high 62 total tackles while Chase Wilson has 57 total tackles. Gabe Kirschke also has a team-high 3.5 sacks on the year. As a unit, Colorado State has combined for 9 sacks and 6 interceptions so far this season.
Why the Colorado State Rams will win
- Colorado State has won each of its last eight games as a home favorite.
- New Mexico has lost 21 of its last 24 road games against conference opponents.
- Colorado State has covered the spread in eight of its last nine games against New Mexico.
- New Mexico has failed to cover the spread in 12 of its last 15 October games as an underdog.
Colorado State vs New Mexico Prediction
I’m on the Lobos here. I just think this is too many points to give to a Lobos team that’s hit 50+ in three straight weeks, and the Rams aren’t some lockdown defense. This feels like a game where the team that has the ball last wins, and I think a back-and-forth game is upon us here. Look for some fireworks in this one and give me New Mexico and the points.
