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One of the top QBs in college football will be on display when Devon Dampier and the New Mexico Lobos (3-4) take on the Colorado State Rams (4-3) on Saturday, October 26, 2024.
The Lobos are underdogs, but by less than a touchdown (+6.5), versus the Rams (with an over/under of 65.5 points).
Read on for our betting primer for this season, and uncover all of our predictions here, too!
Colorado State -6.5 vs. New Mexico
Colorado State vs. New Mexico Betting Odds
- Spread favorite: Rams (-6.5)
- Moneyline: Rams (-249), Lobos (+201)
- Total: 65.5 points
- TV Channel: Altitude Sports
- Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)
Colorado State vs. New Mexico Betting Stats and Info
The Rams have four wins in seven opportunities against the spread. The Rams have won two games against the spread when favored by 6.5 points or more (in three opportunities). Colorado State has recorded a 4-0 record in the four games this season it has been the moneyline favorite. New Mexico is 5-2-0 against the spread this season. The Lobos’ record against the spread, as underdogs by 6.5 points or more, is 2-2. This will be the fifth game this year New Mexico is an underdog on the moneyline, and have lost every such contest.
Colorado State vs. New Mexico Recent Stats and Trends
Colorado State Rams
- Colorado State has covered the spread in its past three contests, and went 2-1 overall.
- Colorado State has gone over the total once in its past three games.
- Colorado State’s scoring average over the last three games is 16.5 points lower than the 65.5 total given for this matchup.
New Mexico Lobos
- In its last three contests, New Mexico has covered the spread each time, and is 2-1 overall.
- In all of its past three contests, New Mexico has hit the over.
- New Mexico’s average total over the last three games is 2.7 points fewer than the 65.5 over/under listed for this matchup.
Colorado State vs. New Mexico Key Players
Colorado State Rams
- Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi has 1,290 yards through the air (184.3 per game) and a 62.4% completion percentage (116-for-186), heaving six touchdown passes and five interceptions.
- Avery Morrow has taken 96 attempts for a team-leading 622 rushing yards (88.9 per game) and six touchdowns.
- So far this season Justin Marshall has run for 336 yards (48 per game), with two touchdowns.
- Tory Horton has hauled in 25 passes for a team best 331 yards and one touchdown. He averages 55.2 receiving yards per game.
- Caleb Goodie has added 211 yards, on 12 catches plus three touchdowns. He averages 30.1 receiving yards per game.
- Armani Winfield is averaging 29.4 yards per game, racking up 18 receptions (32 targets) for 206 yards and two touchdowns.
- This season Gabe Kirschke leads the team with 3.5 sacks and has added three TFL, 13 tackles, and one interception.
- This season Jack Howell has racked up 23 tackles, leading his team in tackles.
- Dom Jones has picked off one pass to lead the team while adding eight tackles and one pass defended.
New Mexico Lobos
- Dampier has thrown for 1,760 yards while completing 59% of his passes, with nine touchdowns and nine interceptions (251.4 yards per game). He also has 67 carries for 473 yards and 10 touchdowns.
- Eli Sanders has 387 yards on 69 carries (55.3 yards per game), with four rushing touchdowns.
- Luke Wysong has racked up 50 catches for 663 yards, best on his team, and one touchdown. He averages 94.7 receiving yards per game.
- Ryan Davis has also added 367 yards on 26 catches and one touchdown. He has been targeted 44 times and averages 52.4 receiving yards.
- Nic Trujillo has caught 13 passes on 29 targets for 227 yards and one touchdown.
- This season Nunie Tuitele leads the team with two sacks and has added two TFL and 11 tackles.
- Noah Avinger has collected 36 tackles and one TFL to lead the team in tackles so far.
- In terms of picks, Christian Ellis leads the team with one interception this season and has added 33 tackles, one TFL, and one pass defended.