The Colorado State Rams and New Mexico Lobos meet Saturday in college football action at University Stadium. Here’s a New Mexico vs Colorado State Prediction. This article will include a New Mexico vs Colorado State Pick.
Colorado State Rams Betting Preview
The Colorado State Rams lost to UNLV and Wyoming, and they play Boise State next. Colorado State has lost 6 of its last 7 games. Jackson Brousseau is completing 60.5 percent of his passes for 993 yards, 7 touchdowns, and 3 interceptions. Armani Winfield and Tommy Maher have combined for 507 receiving yards and 2 touchdowns, while Rocky Beers has 15 receptions.
The Colorado State Rams ground game is averaging 137.2 yards per contest, and Jalen Dupree leads the way with 508 yards and 2 touchdowns. Defensively, Colorado State is allowing 28.8 points and 423.4 yards per game. Owen Long leads the Colorado State Rams with 110 tackles, Lemondre Joe has 2.5 sacks and Jace Bellah has 4 interceptions.
New Mexico Lobos Betting Preview
The New Mexico Lobos beat Utah State and UNLV, and they play Air Force next. New Mexico has won 3 straight games. Jack Layne is completing 68.4 percent of his passes for 1,940 yards, 12 touchdowns, and 9 interceptions. Keagan Johnson and Dorian Thomas have combined for 1,025 receiving yards and 7 touchdowns, while Damon Bankston has 20 receptions.
The New Mexico Lobos ground game is averaging 154 yards per contest, and Damon Bankston leads the way with 418 yards and 4 touchdowns. Defensively, New Mexico is allowing 25.9 points and 375.3 yards per game. Jaxton Eck leads the New Mexico Lobos with 95 tackles, Keyshawn James-Newby has 5.5 sacks and David Murphy has 1 interception.
Why the New Mexico Lobos will win
- Colorado State has lost each of its last nine November games as an underdog.
- New Mexico has won each of its last five home games.
- The favorite has covered the spread in each of the last four games between Colorado State and New Mexico.
- Colorado State has failed to cover the spread in five of its last six games.
- New Mexico has won the first quarter in each of its last three games against conference opponents.
- Colorado State has lost the first half in six of its last seven games against conference opponents.
Why the Colorado State Rams will win
- New Mexico has lost each of its last six November games as a favorite.
- New Mexico has failed to cover the spread in each of its last six November games as a favorite.
- Colorado State has covered the spread in nine of its last 10 games against New Mexico.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the last six games between Colorado State and New Mexico have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Four of Colorado State’s last five road games have gone OVER the total points line.
New Mexico Lobos Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 12, Damon Bankston is one of only eight players in the FBS to record 3+ rushing and 3+ receiving TDs this season.
Colorado State Rams Player Prop Facts
- Heading into Week 12, Jace Bellah ranks T8th amongst FBS players for interceptions (4) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- New Mexico ranks T10th among FBS teams for Q2 points per game this season (12.4).
- New Mexico ranks T120th among FBS teams for Q2 opponent points per game this season (10.6).
- Colorado State ranks T134th among FBS teams for Q2 opponent points per game this season (11.9).
- Colorado State ranks 134th among FBS teams for average point differential in second quarters this season (-7.0).
New Mexico vs Colorado State Prediction
New Mexico has failed to cover 9 of its last 12 games as a double-digit favorite, but this has more to do with Colorado State than anything. Colorado State can’t stop the run defensively and is one of the worst offenses in the country. Colorado State is 116th in total offense, 126th in scoring offense and is averaging 9.6 points during its 3-game losing streak. Colorado State is also 3-6 ATS on the season. New Mexico is a slightly above average scoring offense and just lit up UNLV for 40 points. Colorado State doesn’t have the horses to keep up. Give me the Lobos in a home blowout.