The UMass Minutemen (0-0) will look to upset the New Mexico State Aggies (0-0) on Saturday, August 26, 2023 at Aggie Memorial Stadium. The Aggies are significant favorites in this one, with the spread posted at 7 points. The over/under in this outing is 45 points.
New Mexico State vs. UMass Favorite, Moneyline, Total
Spread Favorite: Aggies (-7)Moneyline: Aggies (-278), Minutemen (+225)Total: 45 pointsBest New Mexico State vs. UMass Promo Code
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When: Saturday, August 26, 2023 at 7:00 PM ETLocation: Aggie Memorial Stadium in Las Cruces, New MexicoTV: ESPNAggies 2022 Stats & Rankings
New Mexico State 2022 Betting Info
The Aggies covered eight times in 13 chances against the spread last season.New Mexico State was favored by 7 points or more three times last season, and covered the spread in two of those games.Last season, the combined scoring went over the point total six times in Aggies games.The average over/under the Aggies had set in matchups last year was 3.3 more points than this outing’s point total.Aggies Home/Away Splits (2022)
New Mexico State’s Offense vs. UMass’ Defense (2022)
The Aggies had the 120th-ranked passing offense in the FBS last year (169.2 yards per game), and will be up against what was one of the FBS’ best passing defenses in the Minutemen, who were ranked 10th in that category (175.3 passing yards allowed per game).The UMass pass rush was one of the FBS’ worst last year, ranking 113th with 17 sacks, while the New Mexico State offense was one of the best at protecting the passer, allowing only 12 (10th in college football).The Minutemen allowed 5.0 yards per rushing attempt last year (117th in the FBS). The Aggies were 45th in rushing, averaging 4.6 per carry.New Mexico State had a 39.0% third-down conversion rate a season ago, 72nd in the FBS. UMass allowed third-down conversions on 30.9% of its opponents’ attempts (13th).Minutemen 2022 Stats & Rankings
UMass 2022 Betting Info
The Minutemen’s record against the spread last season was 5-7-0.New Mexico State covered the spread twice last season (2-1 ATS) when playing as at least 7-point favorites.Out of the 12 Minutemen’s games last year, four hit the over.The average over/under the Aggies had set in games last year was 3.3 more points than this outing’s point total.Minutemen Home/Away Splits (2022)
UMass’ Offense vs. New Mexico State’s Defense (2022)
The Minutemen were 130th-ranked in the FBS in yards per pass last year (5.1), and will be up against what was the 19th-best defense in that category, owned by the Aggies (6.4).UMass averaged 116.9 yards through the air per game a season ago (126th in the FBS). New Mexico State ranked 16th, giving up 186.5 passing yards.The Minutemen’s offense was 129th in college football averaging 267.3 yards per game last season, while the Aggies were 32nd in yards allowed (335.2).UMass’ offense ranked 131st in the FBS at 12.5 points per game last season. It will be up against New Mexico State’s defense which gave up 23.9 per game (47th in college football).New Mexico State vs. UMass Prediction and Pick
Our prediction for New Mexico State vs. UMass sees the Aggies (-278 on the moneyline) as the pick to win. For the over/under, we prefer the over at 45 points.
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