At 10:15 p.m. ET on Saturday, the Liberty Flames (1-0) play at the New Mexico State Aggies (1-0).
The Aggies are expected to lose by at least two TDs (currently +22.5) versus the Flames (with an over/under of 54 points).
Below you’ll find our betting primer for this season, and uncover all of our betting picks here, too!
Spread
Bet $20, Payout $39.05
Liberty -22.5 vs. New Mexico State
Liberty vs. New Mexico State Betting Odds
- Spread favorite: Flames (-22.5)
- Moneyline: Flames (-2273), Aggies (+1068)
- Total: 54 points
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)
Liberty vs. New Mexico State Betting Stats and Info
The Flames are winless in one games against the spread. The Flames are winless in 13 games against the spread when favored by 22.5 points or more. In one game as the moneyline favorite, Liberty won. New Mexico State, in one game with a set spread so far this season, has gone 0-1-0 against the spread. New Mexico State has not played a game as an underdog on the moneyline yet this season.
Liberty vs. New Mexico State Key Players
Liberty Flames
- Last year Kaidon Salter collected 2,876 passing yards (205.4 per game) while going 177-for-290 (61%) and throwing for 32 touchdowns with six interceptions. He tacked on 1,089 rushing yards on 163 carries with 12 touchdowns, averaging 77.8 yards per game.
- A season ago Quinton Cooley churned out 1,401 rushing yards (100.1 per game) and scored 16 touchdowns.
- Last season CJ Daniels hauled in 55 passes for 1,067 yards (76.2 per game) with 10 touchdowns.
- Treon Sibley added 467 receiving yards on 23 grabs and four touchdowns. He was targeted 35 times, and averaged 33.4 yards per game.
- Noah Frith caught 17 passes on 32 targets for 323 yards and three touchdowns, averaging 23.1 yards per game.
- Kendy Charles boasted an impressive stat line of three sacks, two TFL and 26 tackles last year.
- In last year’s campaign, Tyren Dupree collected 122 tackles, seven TFL, 2.5 sacks, and two interceptions.
- Brylan Green picked off five passes and tacked on 38 tackles, three TFL, one sack, and five passes defended last season.
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 year. He also carried the ball 176 times for 934 yards and seven scores.
- Last season Star Thomas ran for 653 yards on 112 carries (43.5 yards per game), with four rushing touchdowns.
- Jonathan Brady grabbed 39 passes for 621 yards last season while scoring four touchdowns. He was targeted 61 times, and averaged 41.4 yards per game.
- Trent Hudson also tacked on 34 grabs for 545 yards and 10 touchdowns. He was targeted 57 times, and put up 36.3 receiving yards per game.
- Eli Stowers caught 35 passes on 51 targets for 366 yards and two TDs.
- Last season Buddha Peleti totaled 4.5 sacks, three TFL and 34 tackles.
- Keyshaun Elliott racked up 111 tackles, eight TFL, and 2.5 sacks over his 2023 campaign.
- Last season Dylan Early hauled in two interceptions and added 39 tackles and three passes defended.