New Mexico vs Michigan Prediction, Picks & Odds | 30 Aug 2025
College Football Betting Preview: New Mexico vs Michigan
New Mexico square off against Michigan in this NCAAF Week 1 matchup at Michigan Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 19:30 on Saturday, August 30. Our betting preview features expert predictions, picks, the latest betting odds and H2H stats.
Let’s take a chance on New Mexico and wager the big underdogs with a +34.5 start. They should be able to cover the spread against Michigan at odds of -105.
New Mexico Lobos lost their last game, falling 38–30 on the road to the Hawai‘i Rainbow Warriors in their regular-season finale at the Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex.
In their most recent matchup, the Michigan Wolverines edged the Alabama Crimson Tide 19–13 in the ReliaQuest Bowl at Raymond James Stadium.
New Mexico vs Michigan Prediction & Picks
Make the most of New Mexico vs Michigan with our betting analysis that includes an expert match prediction, expected scoreline, key player prop picks and a value-focused bet builder.
Game Prediction
New Mexico have been given a sizeable +34.5 on the spread and we’re looking to take advantage. Back the -105 that the underdogs avoid a heavy defeat in this college football matchup.
Injuries can influence the outcome and our CFB handicappers factor that in alongside the latest form guide. We apply the same approach to the stats to build the clearest picture of how the matchup might unfold.
Key New Mexico vs Michigan stats:
UNM +34.5 Probability
According to the best betting apps, our pick has a 51.3% chance of winning. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 55-60%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.
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Player Prop Picks
Bryce Underwood (Michigan) is available at -114 to record fewer than 204.5 passing yards. We're confident he’ll fall short of the QB Passing Yards line, so we're backing the Under.
Fredrick Moore (Michigan) is priced at -114 to record fewer than 25.5 receiving yards. If you agree with our verdict that the line is too high, this Player Receiving Yards wager is worth backing.
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Same Game Parlay Picks
Our same game parlay pick is New Mexico +34.5 on the spread, Over 49.5 and Bryce Underwood (Michigan) to go Under 204.5 passing yards.
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Correct Score Prediction
10
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42
Michigan
There are some huge returns lying in wait if you can get the correct score right. With this in mind, we’ll have a play on the Wolverines to enjoy a 42-10 winning scoreline.
New Mexico vs Michigan Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
The sportsbooks make this college game uncompetitive, with Michigan expected to comfortably win. Therefore, the Moneyline might not be available and it’s better to instead play the spread to assess the various options.
The current spread is 34.5 and total points is 49.5. There are many ways to wager on football including the Totals. Those expecting a low total can back Under 49.5 at -115.
College football fans are spoilt for choice thanks to the wide range of game lines and team props which are available for every clash on the coupon. Head to the top betting sites and find the best value picks.
You will find Justice Haynes at +240 to be First Touchdown Scorer which makes him the favorite. There’s the opportunity to get -345 that he scores a TD at anytime.
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Receiving Yards
Rushing Yards
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Michigan Count Eight Wins in Previous Ten at Home
Michigan own a 8-2 mark in their past 10 home games, averaging 28.60 points scored and 20.50 points allowed.
New Mexico are 4-6 in their last 10 games on the road, posting 27.80 points per contest while yielding 35.50.
| Last 10 Games | W-L | P | PF | PA | O49.5 | U49.5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Michigan Home Stats |
8-2 | 49.10 | 28.60 | 20.50 | 6 | 4 | |
 New Mexico Away Stats |
4-6 | 63.30 | 27.80 | 35.50 | 7 | 3 | |
- W-L = Wins-Losses
- P = Avg. Points
- PF = Avg. Points For
- PA = Avg. Points Against
- O49.5 = Games Over 49.5 Points
- U49.5 = Games Under 49.5 Points
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
New Mexico Lobos Stats
Michigan Wolverines Stats
- 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
- 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- +34.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in the last 10 games
- +34.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in the last 10 games on the road
- -34.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 games
- -34.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 69.20 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 63.30 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 49.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
- Over 49.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 33.20 pts and allowed 36.00 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 27.80 pts and allowed 35.50 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 41.60 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 46.20 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 49.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
- Over 49.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 21.60 pts and allowed 20.00 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 26.80 pts and allowed 19.40 pts in the last 10 home games
| Big Ten | W | L | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Indiana
|
13 | 0 | 545 | 141 | 404 | 7-0 | 6-0 | 13W |
Ohio State
|
12 | 1 | 454 | 106 | 348 | 7-1 | 5-0 | 1L |
Oregon
|
11 | 1 | 458 | 178 | 280 | 6-1 | 5-0 | 6W |
|
Michigan
|
9 | 3 | 331 | 224 | 107 | 5-1 | 4-2 | 1L |
USC
|
9 | 3 | 438 | 269 | 169 | 7-0 | 2-3 | 1W |
Iowa
|
8 | 4 | 347 | 182 | 165 | 5-2 | 3-2 | 2W |
Illinois
|
8 | 4 | 352 | 279 | 73 | 6-1 | 2-3 | 1W |
Washington
|
8 | 4 | 405 | 233 | 172 | 5-2 | 3-2 | 1L |
Minnesota
|
7 | 5 | 279 | 281 | -2 | 7-0 | 0-5 | 1W |
Nebraska
|
7 | 5 | 351 | 276 | 75 | 4-3 | 3-2 | 2L |
Northwestern
|
6 | 6 | 270 | 251 | 19 | 5-2 | 1-4 | 1L |
Penn State
|
6 | 6 | 381 | 257 | 124 | 4-3 | 2-3 | 3W |
Rutgers
|
5 | 7 | 344 | 382 | -38 | 4-3 | 1-4 | 2L |
Wisconsin
|
4 | 8 | 154 | 259 | -105 | 4-3 | 0-5 | 1L |
Maryland
|
4 | 8 | 282 | 318 | -36 | 3-4 | 1-4 | 8L |
Michigan State
|
4 | 8 | 295 | 359 | -64 | 4-3 | 0-5 | 1W |
UCLA
|
3 | 9 | 218 | 401 | -183 | 2-4 | 1-5 | 5L |
Purdue
|
2 | 10 | 225 | 382 | -157 | 2-5 | 0-5 | 10L |
| Mountain West | W | L | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UNLV
|
10 | 3 | 467 | 375 | 92 | 5-1 | 5-2 | 1L |
|
New Mexico
|
9 | 3 | 335 | 270 | 65 | 6-0 | 3-3 | 6W |
San Diego State
|
9 | 3 | 296 | 151 | 145 | 6-0 | 3-3 | 1L |
Boise State
|
9 | 4 | 408 | 299 | 109 | 6-1 | 3-3 | 3W |
Fresno State
|
8 | 4 | 317 | 241 | 76 | 4-2 | 4-2 | 1W |
Hawaii
|
8 | 4 | 342 | 282 | 60 | 6-1 | 2-3 | 1W |
Utah State
|
6 | 6 | 381 | 339 | 42 | 5-1 | 1-5 | 1L |
Air Force
|
4 | 8 | 358 | 364 | -6 | 2-4 | 2-4 | 1W |
Wyoming
|
4 | 8 | 192 | 246 | -54 | 3-3 | 1-5 | 4L |
Nevada
|
3 | 9 | 211 | 330 | -119 | 2-4 | 1-5 | 1L |
San Jose State
|
3 | 9 | 257 | 390 | -133 | 3-3 | 0-6 | 4L |
Colorado State
|
2 | 10 | 222 | 370 | -148 | 2-5 | 0-5 | 6L |
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