The Aggies of Utah State (-24) are gearing up to host the New Mexico State Aggies at Merlin Olsen Field at Maverik Stadium. STAD,FCBK will broadcast the action and kickoff will take place at 8:00 p.m. ET. When these two programs faced one another last year, New Mexico State knocked off New Mexico State by a pair of field goals 26-20.
New Mexico State Aggies at Utah State Aggies Betting Preview
New Mexico State is a big road underdog here and is currently getting 24 points by oddsmakers. Vegas has placed the over/under (O/U) at 57.5 points, and should one squad can get out in front early, it’ll likely create a nice in-game betting opportunity.
Odds have shifted slightly from when they were initially posted. The opening line was -21 and the game’s over/under was originally set at 58.
New Mexico State has lost 1.0 unit so far in 2018 and is 0-2 against the spread (ATS). The team’s posted an O/U mark of 1-1. Utah State has gone 1-0 ATS and has an O/U record of 1-0. It has gained 0.0 units this season.
New Mexico State has gone 0-2 straight up (SU) in 2018 while the Aggies are 0-1 SU.
New Mexico State is most-recently on the rebound after a 48-10 defeat to Minnesota last weekTheir defense allowed the Golden Gophers to rush for 295 yards on 47 attempts, including three rush TDs. Rodney Smith posted a good day for the Golden Gophers in that one with 153 rushing yards on 24 attempts. On the offensive side, Matt Romero completed only 29-of-58 passes for 233 yards, along with one score and a pick. Romero (24 yards on 14 rush attempts) also led the running attack. Johnathan Boone (eight receptions, 67 yards) and Drew Dan (six catches, 61 yards) shared the receiving duties in the defeat.
A week ago, Michigan State knocked off this Utah State crew by a score of 38-31. The Utah State defensive unit allowed the Spartans to rush for 165 yards on 42 attempts, including two rush TDs. LJ Scott put up a solid outing, posting 84 rushing yards on 23 attempts, along with 57 yards on three catches for Michigan State. For Utah State, Jordan Love completed 29-of-44 passes for 319 yards and two interceptions. Darwin Thompson (28 yards on 10 rush attempts, two TDs) led the running game as Dax Raymond (seven receptions, 76 yards) and Nathan (four catches, 64 yards) led the pass-catching corps in the loss..
Free Pick: New Mexico State Aggies at Utah State Aggies
SU Winner – Utah State, ATS Winner – New Mexico State, O/U – Under
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The Utah State D has sacked opposing quarterbacks three times this season. New Mexico State has registered 0 sacks.
Both teams have yet to lose a fumble in 2018
New Mexico State threw for 29 passing touchdowns last season.
Utah State logged 17 passing touchdowns last season.
New Mexico State created 18 rushing touchdowns last season.
Utah State put up 24 rushing touchdowns last season.
New Mexico State registered 3.9 yards per carry last season while allowing a YPC of 4.2 to opponents.
Utah State tallied 4.6 yards per carry last season and gave up 4.5 yards per rush attempt to opponents.
The New Mexico State offensive line yielded 32 sacks last season. Its defense created 45 sacks.
Utah State quarterbacks were sacked 28 times last season. Its defense logged 24 sacks.
Utah State was favored by 24 points in its previous outing and the O/U was set at 51.5. The over cashed and Utah State failed to cover in the team’s 38-31 loss to Michigan State.
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