The New Mexico State Aggies and LA Tech Bulldogs meet Tuesday in week 9 college football action at Joe Aillet Stadium. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.

New Mexico State Aggies Betting Preview 

The New Mexico State Aggies look for a fourth straight win to become bowl eligible for the sixth time in school history. New Mexico State has split its last 8 road games. Diego Pavia is completing 61.9 percent of his passes for 1,801 yards, 16 touchdowns and 5 interceptions. Jonathan Brady and Trent Hudson have combined for 666 receiving yards and 9 touchdowns, while Jordin Parker has 4 receptions. The New Mexico State Aggies ground game is averaging 202.6 yards per contest, and Pavia leads the way with 525 yards and 4 touchdowns. Defensively, New Mexico State is allowing 21.1 points and 376.3 yards per game. Keyshaun Elliott leads the New Mexico State Aggies with 54 tackles, Buddha Peleti has 3.5 sacks and Torren Union has 1 interception.

New Mexico State Aggies Team Facts

• New Mexico State has won each of its last five games in October.
• New Mexico State has covered the spread in eight of its last nine October games against non-AP-ranked teams.
• New Mexico State has lost the first half in 23 of its last 28 road games against conference opponents.
• Each of New Mexico State’s last four games as an underdog have gone UNDER the total points line.

LA Tech Bulldogs Betting Preview 

The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs need a win after losing 4 of their last 5 games. LA Tech has won 5 of its last 9 home games. Jack Turner is completing 58 percent of his passes for 1,011 yards, 5 touchdowns and 5 interceptions. Smoke Harris and Cyrus Allen have combined for 1,066 receiving yards and 5 touchdowns, while Kyle Maxwell has 9 receptions. The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs ground game is averaging 141.5 yards per contest, and Tyre Shelton leads the way with 475 yards and 5 touchdowns. Defensively, Louisiana Tech is allowing 27.5 points and 380.5 yards per game. Myles Heard leads the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs with 61 tackles, Deshon Hall Jr. has 3.5 sacks and Cedric Woods has 2 interceptions.

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Team Facts

• Louisiana Tech has lost four of its last five October games as a favorite against non-AP-ranked teams.
• Louisiana Tech has covered the spread in each of its last four home matches when playing with a rest advantage.
• Louisiana Tech has lost the first half in six of its last seven games against conference opponents.
• Each of Louisiana Tech’s last six October games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone OVER the total points line.

Randy’s Pick

It feels like the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs are getting the benefit of the doubt because they’re at home, but it also feels like we’re getting points with the better team. LA Tech is a below average team on both sides of the ball and has lost 4 of its last 5 games. New Mexico State has won four straight games, has a top-20 rushing attack, and the defense has allowed 20 or fewer points in five straight games. New Mexico State has also seen two of its five wins this season come on the road. I’m not understanding this line. Give me the Aggies in a game they should have a chance to win outright.