The New Mexico Lobos (2-4) and the Utah State Aggies (1-5) play on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at Merlin Olsen Field at Maverik Stadium in a battle of MWC foes.

The Aggies are underdogs, but by less than a field goal (+1.5), against the Lobos (with an over/under of 77.5 points).

Keep reading for our betting primer for this this game between the Lobos and the Aggies, and discover all of our betting picks here, too!

New Mexico vs. Utah State betting lines

• Spread favorite: Lobos (-1.5)
• Moneyline: Lobos (-118), Aggies (-103)
• Total: 77.5 points

New Mexico vs. Utah State betting info and stats

New Mexico is 4-2-0 against the spread in six opportunities this season. In two games played when favored by at least 1.5 points, New Mexico is undefeated ATS at 2-0. New Mexico has won both games as the moneyline favorite this season. Utah State, through five games with a set spread this season, is 2-3-0 against the spread. In the four games Utah State has been the underdog by at least 1.5 points, it covered the spread twice. Utah State has been listed as an underdog on the moneyline four times so far this season, losing each game.

New Mexico vs. Utah State recent stats and trends

New Mexico Lobos

• New Mexico is 2-1 against the spread and 2-1 overall in its last three contests.
• New Mexico and its opponents have combined to hit the over in two of those games.
• The past three New Mexico games averaged 21 fewer points (56.5) than this matchup’s over/under.

Utah State Aggies

• Utah State has covered the spread once in its past three contests while putting up a 2-1 record straight-up in those games.
• Utah State and its opponents have combined to hit the over in all three of those games.
• Utah State’s last three outings have ended with an average of 62.3 points scored. That’s 15.2 fewer points than this contest’s over/under.

New Mexico vs. Utah State key players

New Mexico Lobos

• Devon Dampier has thrown for 1,488 yards, completing 58.5% of his passes and tossing seven touchdowns and six interceptions this season. He’s also run for 368 yards (61.3 ypg) on 52 carries with eight rushing touchdowns.
• Eli Sanders has been handed the ball 55 times this year and racked up 312 yards (52 per game) with two touchdowns.
• Luke Wysong has hauled in 40 catches for 507 yards (84.5 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. He’s found the end zone one time as a receiver.
• Ryan Davis has put together a 290-yard season so far, hauling in 22 passes on 40 targets.
• Nic Trujillo has hauled in 13 catches for 227 yards, an average of 37.8 yards per game. He’s scored one time as a receiver this season.
• Nunie Tuitele has two sacks to pace the team, and also has two TFL and 11 tackles.
• Noah Avinger, New Mexico’s top tackler, has 36 tackles and one TFL this year.
• Christian Ellis has a team-high one interception to go along with 33 tackles, one TFL, and one pass defended.

Utah State Aggies

• Spencer Petras has racked up 1,271 yards on 65.4% passing while recording nine touchdown passes with six interceptions this season.
• The team’s top rusher, Rahsul Faison, has carried the ball 108 times for 587 yards (97.8 per game) with three touchdowns.
• Herschel Turner has totaled 153 yards on 29 carries with two touchdowns.
• Jalen Royals has collected 44 catches this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 646 (107.7 yards per game). He’s been targeted 68 times and has five touchdowns.
• Kyrese Rowan has recorded 301 receiving yards (50.2 yards per game) and two touchdowns on 19 receptions.
• Jack Hestera’s 22 targets have resulted in 16 grabs for 247 yards and three touchdowns.
• Cian Slone has racked up three sacks to lead the team, while also recording two TFL and nine tackles.
• Utah State’s tackle leader, Jordan Vincent, has 27 tackles and one interception this year.
• D.J. Graham II has a team-leading one interception to go along with 12 tackles and one pass defended.