CUSA opponents match up when the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (2-3) and the New Mexico State Aggies (1-5) play on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at Aggie Memorial Stadium.

The Aggies are expected to lose by at least two scores (currently +11.5) versus the Bulldogs (with an over/under of 49.5 points).

Below you can find our betting primer for this this game between the Bulldogs and the Aggies, and discover all of our expert picks here, too!

Louisiana Tech vs. New Mexico State betting lines

• Spread favorite: Bulldogs (-11.5)
• Moneyline: Bulldogs (-452), Aggies (+343)
• Total: 49.5 points
• TV Channel: ESPN
• Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)

Louisiana Tech vs. New Mexico State betting info and stats

Louisiana Tech, through four games with a spread so far this season, has gone 2-2-0 against the spread. Louisiana Tech has been moneyline favorites three times this season, and sports a 1-2 record in those games. New Mexico State, through six games with a set spread so far this season, is 1-5-0 against the spread. In the four games New Mexico State has been the underdog by at least 11.5 points, it covered the spread one time. New Mexico State is winless in the five games it has played as an underdog on the moneyline this season.

Louisiana Tech vs. New Mexico State recent stats and trends

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs

New Mexico State Aggies

• New Mexico State has not covered a spread (0-3) while going 1-2 overall in its last three games.
• The final combined score of the last three New Mexico State games has surpassed the set total two times.
• The last three New Mexico State games averaged 52.7 total points, 3.2 more points than this matchup’s point total.

Louisiana Tech vs. New Mexico State key players

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs

• Evan Bullock has thrown for 557 yards (111.4 ypg) to lead Louisiana Tech, completing 70.6% of his passes and collecting six touchdown passes this season.
• The team’s top rusher, Omiri Wiggins, has carried the ball 27 times for 108 yards (21.6 per game).
• Donerio Davenport has been handed the ball 31 times this year and racked up 107 yards (26.8 per game) with one touchdown.
• Tru Edwards’ leads his squad with 335 yards as a receiver. He’s racked up that yardage on 23 receptions (out of 31 targets) and scored two touchdowns.
• Marlion Jackson has caught 14 passes for 222 yards (44.4 yards per game) and one touchdown this year.
• Jay Wilkerson’s nine receptions have yielded 186 yards and one touchdown.
• Sifa Leota has racked up 2.5 sacks to pace the team, while also recording 2.0 TFL and eight tackles.
• Zach Zimos, Louisiana Tech’s top tackler, has 27 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and 0.5 sacks this year.
• Kolbe Fields leads the team with one interception, while also putting up 24 tackles, 2.0 TFL, 1.5 sacks, and one pass defended.

New Mexico State Aggies

• Parker Awad has recored 363 passing yards, or 60.5 per game, so far this season. He has completed 41.4% of his passes and has tossed three touchdowns with three interceptions.
• Seth McGowan has rushed 73 times for 392 yards, with two touchdowns.
• Mike Washington has compiled 261 yards on 70 carries with two touchdowns.
• PJ Johnson III has registered nine catches this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 156 (26.0 yards per game). He’s been targeted 25 times and has one touchdown.
• TJ Pride has 16 receptions (on 23 targets) for a total of 144 yards (24.0 yards per game) this year.
• Kordell David’s 35 targets have resulted in 11 grabs for 90 yards.
• Buddha Peleti has 2.0 sacks to lead the team, and also has 1.0 TFL and nine tackles.
• Tyler Martinez, New Mexico State’s top tackler, has 30 tackles and 1.0 TFL this year.
• Josiah Cox has a team-high two interceptions to go along with 15 tackles and two passes defended.