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FIU vs New Mexico State Prediction 10-29-24 College Football Picks

New Mexico State Aggies (2-5) vs. FIU Panthers (2-6)
October 29, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: FIU Panthers -9.5; Over/Under: 43.5
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In this article, we will formulate a FIU vs New Mexico State Prediction for this College Football Week 10 game on Tuesday, October 29th, at FIU Stadium.  Let’s take a look at a New Mexico State vs FIU pick.

New Mexico State Coming off a Win

New Mexico State hasn’t found a lot of success this season, but they are coming off a win in the last game. It took overtime against Louisiana Tech, but they were able to secure the 33-30 victory. Parker Award had a strong game, completing 11 of his 22 passes for 155 yards, one touchdown, and zero interceptions. Seth McGowan had a strong game on the ground, rushing 17 times for 66 yards. Two games ago against Jacksonville State, it was an ugly game and they ended up losing 54-13. 

New Mexico State is averaging 20.57 points, while their defense is giving up 37 points per game. The offense is ranked 117th while the defense is ranked 128th. If New Mexico State wants any chance, the defense is going to need to be good. 

FIU is Struggling

Most of the season has been a struggle for FIU, and they have lost three games in a row. In the last game against Sam Houston State, FIU scored seven points, and even though the defense gave up only ten points, they ended up losing. Chayden Perry completed 7 of his 12 passes for 58 yards, one touchdown, and zero interceptions. 

FIU on the season is averaging 23.8 points, while their defense is giving up 26.4 points per game. The offense is ranked 92nd in the league, while the defense is ranked 82nd in all of college football. They have a red zone efficiency of 78.3 which is 106th in the league. FIU will meet Jacksonville State after this game.

FIU vs New Mexico State Prediction

FIU might be only 2-6 on the season, but he has gone 5-3 against the spread, and they are going to find success again here. New Mexico State is giving up 37 points per game, and they are going to really struggle to defend here. FIU is averaging 23.8 points, and they are going to go well over that number here. New Mexico State is going to have issues getting the job done here, and FIU is going to come out on top here.

Shane Mickle's Free Pick: FIU -9.5

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Shane Mickle

Sports is about all Shane knows in this life! He has a passion for sports and writing, which makes working for Sportschatplace a perfect job for him! If you find him cheering for a team it's usually a Minnesota team, or the Kansas Jayhawks!

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