New Mexico State Aggies (NMSU)
American Football NCAAF University Stadium, Albuquerque Sat 27 Sep 16:00
New Mexico Lobos (UNM)
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College Football Betting Preview: New Mexico State vs New Mexico

New Mexico State face off against New Mexico in this NCAAF Week 5 matchup at University Stadium, Albuquerque, with kickoff scheduled for 16:00 on Saturday, September 27. Our betting preview features expert predictions, picks, the latest betting odds and H2H stats.

The Total Line Looks Too Generous to Miss

We’re confident that Over 53.5 is the value play at -115. We’re expecting New Mexico and New Mexico State to rack up the points, so we’ll have a bet on the totals.

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New Mexico Beat NM State in their Last Clash

New Mexico State Aggies were defeated in their previous game. On the road, they suffered a 49-14 reverse against Louisiana Tech Bulldogs at Joe Aillet Stadium.

New Mexico Lobos have triumphed in back-to-back games. The latest of these was on the road where UCLA Bruins were beaten 35-10 at Rose Bowl.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last head-to-head saw New Mexico claim a 50-40 win over NM State at Aggie Memorial Stadium. New Mexico have triumphed in three of the previous 5 clashes between these teams.

New Mexico State vs New Mexico Prediction & Picks

We cover the essential New Mexico State vs New Mexico betting angles, featuring our main match prediction, correct score guidance and a carefully crafted bet builder.

Game Prediction

There could be lots of points being racked up during this college football matchup, with our pick being Over 53.5 points in total. Odds of -115 look worth taking for this outcome.

Sportsgambler.com brings strong college football expertise, built on knowing the team news as soon as it’s confirmed. Recent form plays a big part in our CFB picks and we always back it up with the most relevant stats.

Key New Mexico State vs New Mexico stats:

  • The 53.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 New Mexico St games.
  • The 53.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 New Mexico St games.
  • The 53.5 line has been covered in the last 2 New Mexico St games on the road.
  • The 53.5 line has been covered in the last 10 New Mexico games at home.
  • The 53.5 line has been covered in 15 of the last 20 New Mexico games.

Over 53.5 Probability

The top sportsbooks imply that our pick has a 53.5% prospect of winning. However, our research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Totals Over 53.5
Spread UNM -14.5
Highest Scoring Half First Half

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Correct Score Prediction

NM State NM State logo 20 - 41 New Mexico logo New Mexico

There’s a massive payout on the cards should you correctly predict the correct score. We’re siding with New Mexico to enjoy a 41-20 victory which will hopefully go close.

New Mexico State vs New Mexico 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.

New Mexico Heavy Favorites to Win

You might not get rich backing New Mexico at -667. However, the sportsbooks’ betting odds imply a 87% chance of winning this college game. For those wanting to back New Mexico State, you will find +460 about the underdogs.

The spread is currently 15.5, with the total points line at 53.5. The beauty of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. If you fancy Over 53.5, this outcome can be backed at -110. 

When it comes to college football, the top betting apps deliver a wide variety of game lines and team props. With so many options available, it’s worth taking your time to find the wager that fits your view of the matchup.

Player Props & Micro Betting

As an alternative to the game lines, check out the quarterback and player props that are available. These can be a great alternative if you want to focus on a player’s performance. The gambling sites will provide lots of options.

Micro betting is an exciting way to wager on college football. There are a huge range of live lines and it’s a simple case of predicting what is going to happen next. Field Goal Outcome, Next Drive Result and Next Play Result are often among the options.

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University Stadium, Albuquerque
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Past Ten New Mexico Home Games Feature Six Losses

New Mexico have four wins and six losses in the last 10 games at home, putting up 34.00 points on average and giving up 38.90.

NM State own a 2-8 mark in their past 10 road games, averaging 16.60 points on offense and surrendering 37.10 on defense.

The last University Stadium, Albuquerque meeting saw NM State beat New Mexico 27-17. Across 3 head-to-heads at University Stadium, Albuquerque, New Mexico have registered two wins and NM State one.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O53.5 U53.5
New Mexico logo New Mexico Home Stats 4-6 72.90 34.00 38.90 10 0
New Mexico State logo New Mexico State Away Stats 2-8 53.70 16.60 37.10 4 6
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O53.5 = Games Over 53.5 Points
  • U53.5 = Games Under 53.5 Points
Last 5 & H2H
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

New Mexico State logo New Mexico State Stats
New Mexico Lobos logo New Mexico Lobos Stats
Moneyline
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
NCAAF Standings Select Season
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
Conference USA W L PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Kennesaw State 9 3 349 301 48 6-0 3-3 2W
Jacksonville State 8 4 362 321 41 5-0 3-4 1W
Western Kentucky 8 4 357 281 76 5-1 3-3 2L
FIU 7 5 351 333 18 4-2 3-3 4W
Louisiana Tech 7 5 332 256 76 5-1 2-4 2W
Missouri State 7 5 305 340 -35 3-3 4-2 2L
Delaware Blue Hens 6 6 357 390 -33 5-1 1-5 1W
Liberty 4 8 307 318 -11 3-3 1-5 4L
New Mexico State 4 8 259 331 -72 3-3 1-5 1L
M. Tennessee 3 9 269 371 -102 1-5 2-4 2W
Sam Houston 2 10 213 454 -241 1-4 1-6 2L
UTEP 2 10 280 365 -85 1-5 1-5 5L