The UCLA Bruins (0-2) host the New Mexico Lobos (1-1) at the Rose Bowl on Friday, September 12, 2025.

The Lobos are expected to lose by at least two touchdowns (currently +14.5) versus the Bruins (with an over/under of 53.5 points).

Below you can find our betting primer for this this matchup between the Bruins and the Lobos, and find all of our betting picks here, too!

UCLA vs. New Mexico betting lines

• Spread favorite: Bruins (-14.5)
• Moneyline: Bruins (-667), Lobos (+478)
• Total: 53.5 points
• TV Channel: Big Ten Network
• Live Stream: Fubo

UCLA vs. New Mexico betting info and stats

UCLA has yet to win a game against the spread this season (0-2-0). In one game as a moneyline favorite, UCLA lost. New Mexico has won once against the spread this season (1-1-0). When New Mexico is an underdog of 14.5 points or more, it has always covered the spread (1-0 ATS). New Mexico has been the underdog on the moneyline once this season, and failed to pick up the victory.

UCLA vs. New Mexico key players

UCLA Bruins

• Nico Iamaleava leads UCLA with 391 yards (195.5 ypg) on 40-of-63 passing with two touchdowns and two interceptions this season. He also has 106 rushing yards on 24 carries while scoring one touchdown on the ground.
• This season, Jaivian Thomas has carried the ball 12 times for 60 yards (30.0 per game), while also racking up 19 yards through the air.
• Kwazi Gilmer’s 118 yards as a receiver pace the team. He’s been targeted 17 times and has totaled 11 receptions.
• Anthony Woods has put together a 63-yard season so far with one touchdown, hauling in five passes on five targets.
• Mikey Matthews’ seven grabs are good enough for 56 yards.
• Kechaun Bennett has racked up 1.0 sack to lead the team, while also picking up 1.0 TFL and three tackles.
• Isaiah Chisom, UCLA’s leading tackler, has 17 tackles and 1.0 TFL this year.

New Mexico Lobos

• Jack Layne has thrown for 363 yards (181.5 per game) while completing 64.7% of his passes and collecting one touchdown pass with three interceptions this season.
• The team’s top rusher, Scottre Humphrey, has carried the ball 28 times for 174 yards (87.0 per game) with two touchdowns.
• DJ McKinney has run for 50 yards across nine carries.
• Dorian Thomas has registered 15 receptions this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 127 (63.5 yards per game). He’s been targeted 23 times and has two touchdowns.
• Damon Bankston has caught five passes and compiled 76 receiving yards (38.0 per game).
• Michael Buckley’s eight targets have resulted in four grabs for 53 yards.
• Brett Karhu leads the team with 1.0 sack, and also has 1.0 TFL and three tackles.
• Jaxton Eck is the team’s top-tackler this year. He’s collected 14 tackles.
• David Murphy has picked off a team-leading one pass. He also has three tackles and one pass defended to his name.