San Diego State Aztecs vs. New Mexico Lobos Betting Lines & Preview | NCAAFB Week 12

The San Diego State Aztecs (6-4) play on Friday at 9:45 PM ET against the New Mexico Lobos (2-8) at University Stadium (NM).

The Aztecs are very big favorites (currently -14.5) in their game versus the Lobos, with the over/under being 39.5 points. (In terms of the moneyline, the Aztecs are -747 and the Lobos are +467.)

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Game Info and Betting Lines for San Diego State vs. New Mexico

• Game Day: Friday, November 18, 2022
• Game Time: 9:45 PM ET
• TV Channel: Fox Sports 1
• Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Stadium: University Stadium (NM)

San Diego State Betting Insights

• New Mexico’s ATS record is 3-6-1 this season.
• New Mexico is 0-3-1 against the spread when an underdog by 14.5 points or more this season.
• In New Mexico’s 10 games with a set total, five have hit the over (50%).

San Diego State Stats & Insights

• San Diego State has been a bottom-25 offense this year, ranking 14th-worst with 321.2 yards per contest. The defense is ranked 39th in the FBS (353.1 yards allowed per game).
• San Diego State is compiling 21.9 points per game on offense, which ranks them 106th in the FBS. On defense, the defense ranks 37th, allowing 21.9 points per game.
• While San Diego State’s pass defense ranks 81st with 235.3 passing yards allowed per game,the offense has been less successful, ranking 10th-worst (158.1 passing yards per game).
• San Diego State ranks 57th in rushing yards this year (163.1 rushing yards per game), but has been playing really well on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 24th-best in the FBS with 117.8 rushing yards allowed per game.
• While San Diego State’s third-down defense ranks 96th with a 41.7% third-down percentage allowed per game, the offense has been worse, ranking 11th-worst with a 30.1% third-down percentage.
• San Diego State owns the 51st-ranked turnover margin in college football at +2, forcing 18 turnovers (24th in the FBS) while turning it over 16 times (85th in the FBS).

San Diego State’s Best Players

• Jalen Mayden has 1,253 pass yards for San Diego State, completing 65.9% of his passes and collecting eight touchdowns and four interceptions this season. He’s also contributed on the ground with 171 rushing yards (17.1 ypg) on 46 carries with three rushing touchdowns.
• Jordan Byrd has 364 rushing yards on 76 carries with three touchdowns.
• Jaylon Armstead has carried the ball 47 times for 308 yards (30.8 per game) and one touchdown.
• Tyrell Shavers has hauled in 30 receptions for 477 yards (47.7 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. He’s found the end zone three times as a receiver.
• Jesse Matthews has caught 32 passes while averaging 36.7 yards per game and scoring three touchdowns.
• Mekhi Shaw has been the target of 32 passes and compiled 22 receptions for 223 yards, an average of 22.3 yards per contest. He’s found the end zone one time through the air this season.
• Jonah Tavai leads the team with 9.0 sacks, and also has 8.0 TFL and 30 tackles.
• San Diego State’s top-tackler, Michael Shawcroft, has 54 tackles, 7.0 TFL, and 4.5 sacks this year.
• Dezjhon Malone leads the team with two interceptions, while also putting up 22 tackles and four passes defended.

New Mexico Betting Insights

• New Mexico is 3-6-1 ATS this season.
• New Mexico has not yet covered the spread as underdogs of 14.5 points or more this year (0-3-1).
• New Mexico games have hit the over in five out of 10 opportunities (50%).

New Mexico Stats & Insights

• New Mexico has been struggling on offense, ranking worst with 238.0 total yards per game. It has been better on the other side of the ball, allowing 346.7 total yards per contest (35th-ranked).
• New Mexico has not been getting things done on offense, ranking third-worst in the FBS with 14.7 points per game. It has been more productive defensively, allowing 26.1 points per contest (66th-ranked).
• On the offensive side of the ball, New Mexico is a bottom-25 pass offense, accumulating only 109.2 passing yards per game (fifth-worst). On the bright side, it is excelling on the defensive side of the ball, allowing just 182.1 passing yards per contest (19th-best).
• In terms of rushing, New Mexico ranks 93rd in the FBS on offense (128.8 rushing yards per game) and 91st on the other side of the ball (164.6 rushing yards allowed per contest).
• New Mexico’s third-down offense has been bottom-25 this season, compiling a 25.2% third-down percentage, which ranks second-worst in the FBS. On defense, it ranks 26th with a 33.1% third-down rate allowed.
• At +3, New Mexico sports the 41st-ranked turnover margin in the FBS, with 15 forced turnovers (51st in the FBS) and 12 turnovers committed (35th in the FBS).

New Mexico’s Best Players

• Miles Kendrick leads New Mexico with 870 yards on 85-of-144 passing with three touchdowns compared to seven interceptions this season. He has chipped in with 128 rushing yards (12.8 ypg) on 76 carries while scoring three touchdowns on the ground.
• The team’s top rusher, Nathaniel Jones, has carried the ball 108 times for 466 yards (46.6 per game) with two touchdowns.
• Christian Washington has run for 204 yards across 47 carries.
• Geordon Porter has registered 19 receptions this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 303 (30.3 yards per game). He’s been targeted 31 times and has two touchdowns.
• Luke Wysong has put up a 258-yard season so far with one touchdown. He’s caught 28 passes on 47 targets.
• Andrew Erickson has racked up 102 reciving yards (10.2 ypg) this season.
• Justin Harris leads the team with 3.5 sacks, and also has 3.0 TFL and 17 tackles.
• Cody Moon, New Mexico’s leading tackler, has 52 tackles, 5.0 TFL, and 3.5 sacks this year.
• A.J. Haulcy leads the team with two interceptions, while also recording 47 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and two passes defended.