Getting a win and covering the posted spread will be the goals for the New Mexico State Aggies on Saturday when they take on the Ga Southern Eagles at Paulson Stadium in Week 7 action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The home Ga Southern Eagles were -26-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.
Handicapping prediction models run by the computers at Odds Shark pick a 45-24 result in favor of the Eagles. 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 Ga Southern Eagles Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Betting fans of the Ga Southern Eagles have seen them go 4-1 and 4-1 ATS so far this season, while the New Mexico State Aggies are at 0-5 and 1-4 ATS. In over under totals betting, the New Mexico State Aggies are 4-1, while the Ga Southern Eagles are 3-2. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Ga Southern vs New Mexico State injuries news.
The Ga Southern Eagles sit at No. 43 in the current College Football Power Rankings here at Odds Shark, while the New Mexico State Aggies are at No. 127 on that chart.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Ga Southern Eagles No. 22-ranked offense (37.2 PPG) against a New Mexico State Aggies defense that ranks No. 125 at 47 PPG. The Ga Southern Eagles passing attack has averaged 62.4 yards per game, less than the New Mexico State Aggies give up through the air (294.4 YPG on average).
In comparing defenses, the New Mexico State Aggies own the league's No. 121-rated front 7 in terms of stopping the run, allowing 296.67 yards per game when on the road. Ga Southern, on the other hand, rates No. 3 this week in generating rushing yards at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
In New Mexico State's last outing, Chad Kelly threw for 384 yards in a losing cause against the Rebels, 52-3 at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium.
Matt Breida ran through the Louisiana-Monroe defense for 149 yards in Ga Southern's last game, handing the Warhawks a 51-31 setback on Saturday at Malone Stadium.
Next Betting Matchups
New Mexico State home to Troy, Saturday, October 24th
Ga Southern at Appalachian State, Thursday, October 22nd