Week 10 action on Saturday will see the New Mexico Lobos looking to boost their win total and cover the spread when the Utah State Aggies visit University Stadium.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Those siding with the visitors in this one saw the $Utah State Aggies listed as 4.5-point underdogs earlier this week at Sportsbook. Meanwhile, the over under betting line was unavailable earlier in the week, but posted shortly at Sportsbook.
Handicapping prediction models run by the computers at Odds Shark picked a 32-23 result in favor of the Lobos. Check the picks page or matchup report during the week as factors may cause that prediction to be re-run. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NCAAF matchups here.
Utah State Aggies vs New Mexico Lobos Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
This season the New Mexico Lobos are 3-5 overall and 4-4 ATS against the spread, while the Aggies are 4-5 and 4-5 ATS. As for the totals, New Mexico is 1-7 on the OU, and Utah State is 7-2 Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and New Mexico vs Utah State injuries news.
The New Mexico Lobos sit at No. 102 in the current College Football Power Rankings here at Odds Shark, while the Utah State Aggies are at No. 67 on that chart.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits New Mexico's No. 105-ranked offense, averaging 22.38 PPG, against a Utah State defense that ranks No. 91 this week at 30.67 PPG. The New Mexico aerial game is averaging 152.88 yards per game, less than the Utah State Aggies secondary allows through the air, 214.11 YPG per game.
In comparing defenses, the Utah State Aggies own the league's No. 117-rated front 7 in terms of stopping the run, allowing 252 yards per game when on the road. New Mexico, on the other hand, rates No. 12 this week in generating rushing yards at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Utah State didn't make much of a game of it last time out, losing to the Broncos as Boise State blasted them 41-14 in Week 9 action.
New Mexico was hammered in its last outing, as Wyoming ran up a 42-3 score against them at War Memorial Stadium-WY.
Next Betting Matchups
Utah State home to Hawaii, Saturday, November 18th
New Mexico at Texas A&M, Saturday, November 11th