New Mexico vs UCLA Prediction, Picks & Odds | 12 Sep 2025
College Football Betting Preview: New Mexico vs UCLA
New Mexico face UCLA in this NCAAF matchup at Rose Bowl, with kickoff scheduled for 22:00 on Friday, September 12. Our betting preview features expert predictions, picks, the latest betting odds and H2H stats.
There are reasons for anticipating that the UCLA and New Mexico points tally will be lower than the line. If you agree with our prediction of Under 52.5, you will find odds of -102 available.
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New Mexico Lobos won their previous game, beating Idaho State Bengals at home. It was a 32-22 win at University Stadium, Albuquerque.
UCLA Bruins have been defeated in back-to-back games. On the road at Allegiant Stadium, UNLV Rebels recently beat them 30-23.
Quarterbacks
Jack Layne
Nico Iamaleava
New Mexico vs UCLA Prediction & Picks
Our New Mexico vs UCLA betting tips provide expert coverage of all major angles, including our main match prediction, top player prop picks, correct score recommendation and best bet builder insights.
Game Prediction
Go for Under at -102. It might be defenses on top when these college football rivals meet, with the 52.5 points line looking on the high side on the totals.
Our expert CFB handicappers study recent form and take injuries into account when assessing each matchup. Before delivering a verdict, we combine that insight with the latest stats to strengthen our analysis.
Key New Mexico vs UCLA stats:
Under 52.5 Probability
Based on the odds from the top sportsbooks, our pick has a 50.5% chance of winning. Our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 55-60%. It's therefore regarded as a value wager.
The sportsbooks will allow you to shoot for bigger odds on your Under bet. By moving the line and going for a lower Total, there’s the chance to get more juice.
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Player Prop Picks
You can back Jack Layne (New Mexico) at -114 to end with fewer than 185.5 passing yards. He is likely to fall short of the line, making this QB Passing Yards bet an appealing option.
You can place a bet on Kwazi Gilmer (New Mexico) at -114 to record fewer than 57.5 receiving yards. Several factors suggest he will fall short of the Player Receiving Yards line, making this an appealing wager.
Same Game Parlay Picks
We’ve loaded up a same game parlay with the combined picks of Under 52.5, New Mexico +15.5 and Jack Layne (New Mexico) to go Under 185.5 passing yards.
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Correct Score Prediction
17
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28
UCLA
A 28-17 win for the Bruins is clearly a risky bet although this could be an exciting correct score option where there’s the chance to enjoy a massive potential return.
New Mexico vs UCLA Odds
The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the betting predictions and bet builder tips.
The sportsbooks are taking no chances with their Moneyline odds of -714 about UCLA which reflects they have a 88% chance of winning this college game. New Mexico are the underdogs at +490 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.
The spread is 14.5 and the total points line is currently 53.5. The Totals offers football bettors an alternative way of getting involved. If you fancy Under 53.5, then the odds are -115.
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Favorite Anthony Woods is priced at +600 to be the first player to score a touchdown. There’s also the chance to back him to score a TD at anytime at odds of -115.
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Passing Yards
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UCLA Sitting on Seven Losses in Their Previous Ten at Home
UCLA have gone 3-7 across their last 10 home games, averaging 14.80 points on offense and surrendering 25.50 on defense.
New Mexico have four wins and six losses in the last 10 road games, scoring 27.10 points per matchup and conceding 35.50.
| Last 10 Games | W-L | P | PF | PA | O52.5 | U52.5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 UCLA Home Stats |
3-7 | 40.30 | 14.80 | 25.50 | 2 | 8 | |
 New Mexico Away Stats |
4-6 | 62.60 | 27.10 | 35.50 | 6 | 4 | |
- W-L = Wins-Losses
- P = Avg. Points
- PF = Avg. Points For
- PA = Avg. Points Against
- O52.5 = Games Over 52.5 Points
- U52.5 = Games Under 52.5 Points
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
New Mexico Lobos Stats
UCLA Bruins Stats
- 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
- 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- +15.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 games
- +15.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games on the road
- -15.5 Betting Line: Have not covered the spread in any of the last 10 games
- -15.5 Betting Line at Home: Have not covered the spread in any of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 67.40 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 62.60 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 52.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
- Over 52.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 34.10 pts and allowed 33.30 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 27.10 pts and allowed 35.50 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 44.80 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 40.30 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 52.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
- Over 52.5 at Home: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 19.50 pts and allowed 25.30 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 14.80 pts and allowed 25.50 pts in the last 10 home games
| Big Ten | W | L | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Indiana
|
12 | 0 | 532 | 131 | 401 | 7-0 | 5-0 | 12W |
Ohio State
|
12 | 0 | 444 | 93 | 351 | 7-0 | 5-0 | 12W |
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 | 2 | 446 | 337 | 109 | 5-1 | 5-1 | 4W |
|
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
|
8 | 4 | 370 | 278 | 92 | 5-1 | 3-3 | 2W |
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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