Middle Tennessee vs New Mexico State Prediction 11-23-24 College Football Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Middle Tennessee vs New Mexico State Prediction for this College Football Week 13 game on Saturday, November 23rd, at Floyd Stadium.  Let’s take a look at a Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs New Mexico State Aggies pick.

Another Down Year for New Mexico State 

It’s another down year for New Mexico State and they have lost three games in a row. In the last game against Texas A&M, New Mexico State scored only three points while the defense gave up 38 points. Two games ago against Western Kentucky, New Mexico State scored 28 points but the defense gave up 41 points. Santino Marucci completed 10 of his 20 passes for 129 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions. New Mexico State is going to need to limit the turnovers. New Mexico State has been averaging only 18.8 points per game, placing them ranked 124th so far this season. Defensively, they have given up an average of 37.2 points per game. This puts them in 128th place when compared to other defenses so far this season in college football. 

Middle Tennesse Back to Losing Ways

Two games ago against UTEP, Middle Tennessee was able to secure the 20-13 victory, but they were back to the losing ways in the last game. Middle Tennessee scored only 17 points while the defense gave up 37 points and that led to the defeat. Nicholas Vattiato completed 22 of his 33 passes for 263 yards and two touchdowns. Middle Tennessee has scored an average of 17.2 points per game. This ranks their offense in 128th place in college football. Their defense has been giving up an average of 34 points per game, ranking them 118th.

Why Middle Tennessee Will Beat New Mexico State

• New Mexico State has lost seven of its last eight games against non-AP-ranked teams.
• Middle Tennessee has won four of its last five home games in November.
• New Mexico State has failed to cover the spread in five of its last six games as a road underdog.
• The home team has covered the spread in four of New Mexico State’s last five games.
• Middle Tennessee has won the first half in six of its last eight games against conference opponents at Johnny Floyd Stadium.

Middle Tennessee vs New Mexico State Prediction

Middle Tennessee won a game two games ago and they are going to bounce back in a big way here. Middle Tennessee has Vattiato and he’s going to dominate again here. Look for the Blue Raiders offense to have no issue running up the score. New Mexico State is averaging only 18.8 points per game and that type of offense isn’t going to be enough to keep this game close. Back Middle Tennessee against the spread.