The New Mexico Lobos (1-4) square off against a conference opponent when they host the Air Force Falcons (1-4) on Saturday, October 12, 2024 at University Stadium (NM) in an MWC showdown.
The Lobos are the favorites (-6.5) in their matchup against the Falcons, with the over/under at 54.5 points. (On the moneyline, the Lobos are -242 and the Falcons are +194.)
Below you can find our betting preview for this this contest between the Lobos and the Falcons, and find all of our expert picks here, too!
New Mexico vs. Air Force betting lines
- Spread favorite: Lobos (-6.5)
- Moneyline: Lobos (-242), Falcons (+194)
- Total: 54.5 points
New Mexico vs. Air Force betting info and stats
- New Mexico has an against-the-spread record of 3-2-0 this season. New Mexico is undefeated ATS (1-0) when favorites by at least 6.5 points. New Mexico won the only game it played when favored on the moneyline this season. Air Force, in five games with a set spread so far this season, is 0-5-0 against the spread. When Air Force is an underdog of 6.5 points or more, it has not yet covered the spread. This will be the third game this year Air Force is an underdog on the moneyline, after losing the previous two such games.
New Mexico vs. Air Force recent stats and trends
New Mexico Lobos
- New Mexico is 1-2 against the spread in its past three games, and has a 1-2 straight-up record in those matchups.
- In two of those three games, the final combined score has surpassed the set total.
- The past three New Mexico games averaged 2.8 more points (57.3) than this matchup’s point total.
Air Force Falcons
- Air Force has not covered a spread (0-3) while going 1-2 overall during its last three games.
- The final combined score of the past three Air Force games has surpassed the set total twice.
- The past three Air Force games averaged 17.5 fewer points (37) than this matchup’s over/under.
New Mexico vs. Air Force key players
New Mexico Lobos
- Devon Dampier has thrown for 1,309 yards, completing 57% of his passes and recording six touchdowns and six interceptions this season. He’s also run for 318 yards (63.6 ypg) on 41 carries with six rushing touchdowns.
- Eli Sanders has carried the ball 50 times for 232 yards (46.4 per game).
- Luke Wysong’s leads his squad with 454 yards as a receiver. He’s racked up that yardage on 35 receptions (out of 57 targets) and scored one touchdown.
- Ryan Davis has caught 22 passes for 290 yards (58 yards per game) this year.
- Caleb Medford has compiled eight catches for 177 yards, an average of 35.4 yards per game. He’s scored two times as a receiver this season.
- Jayden Wilson has two sacks to pace the team, and also has one TFL and 14 tackles.
- New Mexico’s leading tackler, Noah Avinger, has 28 tackles this year.
- Christian Ellis leads the team with one interception, while also recording 25 tackles, one TFL, and one pass defended.
Air Force Falcons
- John Busha has thrown for 240 yards (48 ypg) to lead Air Force, completing 35.2% of his passes and three interceptions this season. He is also a playmaker on the ground, racking up 141 yards (28.2 ypg) on 60 carries.
- The team’s top rusher, Cade Harris, has carried the ball 29 times for 171 yards (34.2 per game), with three touchdowns this year. He’s proven to be a dual threat, hauling in 124 receiving yards (24.8 per game) on nine catches.
- James Roberson has racked up 89 receiving yards (17.8 yards per game) and one touchdown on four receptions.
- Quin Smith’s six receptions (on 11 targets) have netted him 86 yards (17.2 ypg).
- Peyton Zdroik has three sacks to lead the team, and also has three TFL and 12 tackles.
- Air Force’s tackle leader, Jamari Bellamy, has 24 tackles and three TFL this year.
- Jerome Gaillard Jr. has picked off a team-high one pass. He also has six tackles, one TFL, and one pass defended to his name.
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