Fresno State vs. New Mexico State Spread, Line, Odds and Betting Preview | Sept. 14

Star wide receiver Mac Dalena and the Fresno State Bulldogs (1-1) face the New Mexico State Aggies (1-1) on Saturday at 10:30 p.m. ET, at Valley Children’s Stadium.

The Bulldogs are expected to come out on top by at least two TDs (currently -19.5) versus the Aggies. The over/under for this matchup is 47.5 points.

Keep reading to check out our preview for this season, and uncover all of our predictions here, too!

Odds to Cover

Fresno State -19.5 vs. New Mexico State

Bet $20, Payout $37.86

Fresno State vs. New Mexico State Betting Odds

  • Spread favorite: Bulldogs (-19.5)
  • Moneyline: Bulldogs (-1429), Aggies (+809)
  • Total: 47.5 points

Fresno State vs. New Mexico State Betting Stats and Info

The Bulldogs’ record against the spread is only 1-0-0. Fresno State has not been favored on the moneyline yet this season. New Mexico State has one win against the spread this season (1-1-0). The Aggies have won all one game against the spread when underdogs by 19.5 points or more. This is the second game this year New Mexico State is an underdog on the moneyline. The Aggies lost the first one.

Fresno State vs. New Mexico State Key Players

Fresno State Bulldogs

  • Mikey Keene threw for 2,976 yards last season (228.9 per game) while completing 67.1% of his passes (283-for-422), with 24 touchdowns and 10 interceptions.
  • A year ago Malik Sherrod racked up 966 rushing yards (74.3 per game) and scored nine touchdowns. He tacked on 44 catches for 260 yards and one receiving touchdown.
  • Elijah Gilliam amassed 397 rushing yards on 96 carries, with five touchdowns on the ground, last year.
  • Last season Erik Brooks was targeted 94 times and amassed 60 catches for 788 yards with five touchdowns.
  • Jalen Moss chipped in with 706 receiving yards on 55 catches and six touchdowns. He was targeted 87 times, and averaged 54.3 yards per game.
  • Jaelen Gill caught 49 passes on 67 targets for 516 yards and six touchdowns, averaging 39.7 yards per game.
  • Last season, Jacob Holmes piled up five sacks, five TFL and 18 tackles.
  • In last year’s campaign, Malachi Langley totaled 84 tackles, two TFL, and one sack.
  • Last season, Carlton Johnson hauled in four interceptions and added 55 tackles, one TFL, and four passes defended.

New Mexico State Aggies

  • Diego Pavia threw for 2,973 yards while completing 60.4% of his passes with 26 touchdowns and nine interceptions last season. He also carried the ball 176 times for 934 yards and seven scores.
  • Last season Star Thomas rushed for 653 yards on 112 carries (43.5 yards per game), with four rushing touchdowns.
  • Last season Jonathan Brady was targeted 61 times and notched 39 catches for 621 yards with four touchdowns.
  • Trent Hudson contributed with 545 yards on 34 catches and 10 touchdowns. He was targeted 57 times, and averaged 36.3 receiving yards last season.
  • Eli Stowers caught 35 passes on 51 targets for 366 yards and two touchdowns, averaging 24.4 receiving yards per game.
  • Buddha Peleti showed out with an impressive stat line of 4.5 sacks, three TFL and 34 tackles.
  • Keyshaun Elliott’s 2023 campaign saw him total 111 tackles, eight TFL, and 2.5 sacks.
  • Last season Dylan Early hauled in two interceptions and added 39 tackles and three passes defended.