New Mexico State Aggies Visit the Arizona State Sun Devils in Week 1 College Football – Betting Odds and Pick

Getting a win and covering the posted spread will be the goals for the New Mexico State Aggies on Thursday when they take on the Arizona State Sun Devils at Sun Devil Stadium in Week 1 action.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The home Arizona State Sun Devils were -26.5-point favorites in this NCAA football battle at Sportsbook earlier (watch for line movement). No over under line was available early in the week, but was set to be posted shortly.

Prediction-scoring formulas run on this game pointed to a potential 20-15 result in favor of the Sun Devils early in the week. That outcome may change during the week, if injuries alter the models, so check the college football picks page before game time. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NCAAF matchups here.

New Mexico State Aggies vs Arizona State Sun Devils Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Arizona State Sun Devils are 5-7 so far on the season, and 6-6 ATS vs the point spread. The New Mexico State Aggies, meanwhile, are 3-9 and 7-5 ATS. Those over under betting have seen Arizona State go 7-5 and the New Mexico State Aggies go 6-5-1 on the totals. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Arizona State vs New Mexico State injuries news.

The OddsShark Power Rankings have the Arizona State Sun Devils at No. 112 and the New Mexico State Aggies at No. 113 heading into this contest.

Statistical Matchup

Offensively, the game matches up the Arizona State Sun Devils No. 40-ranked offense (33.33 PPG) against a New Mexico State Aggies defense that ranks No. 121 at 38.83 PPG. The Arizona State Sun Devils passing attack has averaged 259.25 yards per game, more than the New Mexico State Aggies give up through the air (252.42 YPG on average).

In comparing defenses, the New Mexico State Aggies own the league's No. 116-rated front 7 in terms of stopping the run, allowing 252 yards per game when on the road. Arizona State, on the other hand, rates No. 39 this week in generating rushing yards at home.

In Arizona State's last outing, Manny Wilkins threw for 372 yards in a losing cause against the Wildcats, 56-35 at Arizona Stadium.