New Mexico State vs Louisiana Tech Prediction 10-15-24 College Football Picks
LA Tech Bulldogs (2-3) vs. New Mexico State Aggies (1-5)
October 15, 2024 9:00 pm EDT
The Line: New Mexico State Aggies +10.5 / LA Tech Bulldogs -10.5; Over/Under: 48.5
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The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs and New Mexico State Aggies meet Tuesday in week 8 college football action at Aggie Memorial Stadium. Here’s a New Mexico State vs Louisiana Tech Prediction. This article will include a New Mexico State vs Louisiana Tech Pick.
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Betting Preview
The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs lost to Florida International, beat Middle Tennessee, and they play UTEP next. Louisiana Tech has lost 5 straight road games. Evan Bullock is completing 70.6 percent of his passes for 557 yards, 6 touchdowns, and 0 interceptions. Tru Edwards and Marlion Jackson have combined for 557 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns, while Jay Wilkerson has 9 receptions.
The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs ground game is averaging 106 yards per contest, and Omiri Wiggins leads the way with 108 yards on 27 carries. Defensively, Louisiana Tech is allowing 21.6 points and 306.8 yards per game. Zach Zimos leads the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs with 39 tackles, Sifa Leota has 2.5 sacks and Kolbe Fields has 1 interception.
New Mexico State Aggies Betting Preview
The New Mexico State Aggies lost to New Mexico and Jacksonville State, and they play Florida International next. New Mexico State has won 6 of its last 8 home games. Parker Awad is completing 40.8 percent of his passes for 363 yards, 3 touchdowns, and 3 interceptions. PJ Johnson III and TJ Pride have combined for 300 receiving yards and 1 touchdown, while Kordell David has 11 receptions.
The New Mexico State Aggies ground game is averaging 162.2 yards per contest, and Seth McGowan leads the way with 392 yards and 2 touchdowns. Defensively, New Mexico State is allowing 38.2 points and 473.5 yards per game. Tyler Martinez leads the New Mexico State Aggies with 42 tackles, Buddha Peleti has 2.5 sacks and Josiah Cox has 2 interceptions.
Why the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs will win
- New Mexico State has lost seven of its last eight games.
- The favorite has won each of New Mexico State’s last six games.
- New Mexico State has failed to cover the spread in seven of its last eight games.
- The favorite has covered the spread in each of New Mexico State’s last four games.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of Louisiana Tech’s last eight October games against non-AP-ranked teams have gone OVER the total points line.
- Nine of New Mexico State’s last 11 games as a home underdog have gone UNDER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- New Mexico State ranks 132nd among FBS teams for Q3 points per game this season (1.2).
- New Mexico State ranks 132nd among FBS teams for passing yards per game this season (114.3).
- Louisiana Tech ranks 5th among FBS teams for Q2 opponent points per game this season (1.8).
- Louisiana Tech ranks T6th among FBS teams for 1st downs against this season (85).
Matchup/League Facts
- New Mexico State ranks 132nd among FBS teams for Q3 points per game this season (1.2).
- New Mexico State ranks 132nd among FBS teams for passing yards per game this season (114.3).
- Louisiana Tech ranks 5th among FBS teams for Q2 opponent points per game this season (1.8).
- Louisiana Tech ranks T6th among FBS teams for 1st downs against this season (85).
New Mexico State vs Louisiana Tech Prediction
The LA Tech Bulldogs aren’t a team I’m excited to lay double-digit chalk with on the road due to an offense that can’t score. However, the New Mexico State Aggies are arguably the worst team in college football and are so bad defensively, that this is a spot where La Tech could find some offensive success. New Mexico State is 1-3 ATS this season as a double-digit underdog and has lost those games by an average of 28.7 points. This isn’t a bet for LA Tech, it’s a fade of New Mexico State. Give me the Bulldogs in a comfortable road win.
