New Mexico vs. SJ State Total Pick
Will there be much offense when two Mountain West foes collide on Friday at 10PM ET, as San Jose State hosts New Mexico?
Game Snapshot & Odds
307 UCF vs. 308 Cincinnati
Friday, October 4, 2019
10PM ET – CEFCU Stadium
TV: CBS Sports Network
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Public Betting Trends
According to the latest oddsmakers, San Jose State is favored at home in this game, as the Spartans are getting odds of -7 points against New Mexico. The over/under total for the contest is listed at 66.5 points. The public betting currently has 81 percent going on San Jose State as the home favorite. This information is subject to change, however, so be sure to check out our NCAAF Public Betting Page for updated figures on the game.
Lobos open conference play
New Mexico is set to get Mountain West Conference play started on Friday. They come into this game at 2-2 overall after a 17-10 loss at Liberty last week. The Lobos are 2-2 against the spread and 3-1 with the over.
The Lobos are giving up 41.5 points and 526 yards per game thus far in 2019, including 379 passing yards per outing. Offensively, New Mexico is averaging 29.5 points and 452 yards per game. Tevaka Tuioti has thrown for 626 yards and four touchdowns this year at QB. He also has rushed for 121 yards. Ahmari Davis is leading the ground attack with 361 yards and four touchdowns while Jordan Kress is the leading receiver with four catches for 169 yards and two scores.
San Jose State drops MWC opener
San Jose State is coming off a 41-24 loss at Air Force last weekend in its conference opener. The Spartans are 2-2 on the season, 0-1 in the MWC, 2-2 against the spread and 3-1 with the under.
The Spartans have struggled defensively as well, allowing just 29.3 points and 456.5 yards per game. Offensively, San Jose State is putting up 26.5 points and 402.8 yards per contest. Quarterback Josh Love is leading the team with 1,013 yards and five touchdowns passing while Tre Walker is his top target with 18 catches for 230 yards. Nick Nash has rushed for 203 yards and two scores while also throwing for 126 yards of his own.
College Football Betting Trends
New Mexico
New Mexico has hit the over in six of its last eight road games and in 11 of its last 16 overall.
San Jose State
The Spartans have hit the under in five straight games on fieldturf and in five of its last six overall.
Prediction:
These two haven’t met in a few years and have split the over/under in their last two meetings. The total is being set high, as oddsmakers expect the poor defenses to stand out most. New Mexico had a 107-point battle with New Mexico State a few weeks ago and also gave up 66 to Notre Dame this year. San Jose State hasn’t put up or given up the same numbers, but still are steady at scoring while giving up points. I would expect a lot of fireworks in this one as the defenses just can’t seem to get on track.
College Football Week 6 Prediction: New Mexico/San Jose State Over 66.5