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One of the best rushers in college football will be featured when Diego Pavia and the New Mexico State Aggies (4-3) visit the UTEP Miners (2-5) on Wednesday, October 18, 2023.
The Aggies are slight favorites (-2.5) in their game against the Miners, with the over/under being 49.5 points. (In terms of the moneyline, the Aggies are -127 and the Miners are +106.)
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Game Info for New Mexico State vs. UTEP
- Game Day: Wednesday, October 18, 2023
- Game Time: 9:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN2
- Location: El Paso, Texas
- Stadium: Sun Bowl Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico State | -2.5 | -110 | -110 | 49.5 | -109 | -111 | -127 | +106 |
New Mexico State Pick Insights
- New Mexico State has covered the spread twice in five games this season.
- New Mexico State has a 1-1 record against the spread in games it was favored by 2.5 points or more this season.
- Two of New Mexico State’s five games with a set total have hit the over (40%).
New Mexico State Stats & Insights
- New Mexico State is compiling 439.7 yards per game on offense (34th in the FBS), and rank 81st on defense, yielding 383.1 yards allowed per game.
- From an offensive standpoint, New Mexico State ranks 60th in the FBS with 30 points per game. Meanwhile, the team’s defense ranks 52nd in points allowed (383.1 points allowed per contest).
- New Mexico State is totaling 244.9 passing yards per game offensively this season (54th in the FBS), and is giving up 254 passing yards per game (105th) on defense.
- On the offensive side of the ball, New Mexico State has been a top-25 unit in terms of rushing yards, ranking 24th-best in the FBS by averaging 194.9 per game. The Aggies rank 51st on defense (129.1 rushing yards allowed per game).
- New Mexico State is putting up a 40% third-down conversion rate on offense (68th in the FBS), and ranks 89th defensively with a 40.9% third-down conversion rate allowed.
- With five forced turnovers (118th in the FBS) against eight turnovers committed (56th in the FBS), New Mexico State’s -3-3 turnover margin ranks 98th in college football.
New Mexico State’s Best Players
- Pavia leads New Mexico State with 1,615 yards (230.7 ypg) on 102-of-164 passing with 14 touchdowns and five interceptions this season. He also has 440 rushing yards on 76 carries while scoring two touchdowns on the ground.
- Ahmonte Watkins has carried the ball 25 times for 306 yards (43.7 per game) and two touchdowns.
- Jonathan Brady’s leads his squad with 338 yards as a receiver. He’s racked up that yardage on 18 receptions (out of 28 targets) and scored three touchdowns.
- Trent Hudson has reeled in 15 passes while averaging 44.4 yards per game and scoring five touchdowns.
- Jordin Parker has a total of 194 receiving yards so far this year, grabbing four throws and scoring three touchdowns.
- Izaiah Reed leads the team with 2.5 sacks, and also has two TFL and nine tackles.
- Keyshaun Elliott is the team’s top-tackler this year. He’s picked up 49 tackles, five TFL, and one sack.
- Torren Union has a team-high one interception to go along with 11 tackles and one pass defended.
UTEP Betting Insights
- UTEP is 2-5-0 against the spread this season.
- UTEP is 1-1 against the spread when an underdog by 2.5 points or more this season.
- Two of UTEP’s seven games with a set total have hit the over (28.6%).
UTEP Pick Insights
- From an offensive standpoint, UTEP is accumulating 359.4 total yards per contest (91st-ranked). It ranks 79th in the FBS on defense (381.7 total yards allowed per game).
- UTEP’s offense has been a bottom-25 unit this season, registering 17.7 points per game, which ranks seventh-worst in the FBS. On defense, it ranks 73rd with 26.1 points surrendered per contest.
- With 204 passing yards per game on offense, UTEP ranks 98th in the FBS. Defensively, it ranks 37th, allowing 204.7 passing yards per game.
- UTEP ranks 67th in rushing yards per game (155.4), but it has been worse on the other side of the ball, ranking 23rd-worst in the FBS with 177 rushing yards conceded per contest.
- UTEP’s offense has been struggling on third down, ranking 17th-worst in the FBS with a 31.9% third-down conversion rate. It has been more productive on defense, giving up a 42.2% third-down rate (99th-ranked).
- UTEP sports a bottom-25 turnover margin this season, eighth-worst at -6.
UTEP’s Best Players
- Gavin Hardison has racked up 947 yards on 56.6% passing while recording five touchdown passes with seven interceptions this season.
- Torrance Burgess Jr. is his team’s leading rusher with 87 carries for 452 yards, or 64.6 per game. He’s found the end zone two times on the ground, as well. Burgess has also chipped in with eight catches for 117 yards.
- Deion Hankins has run for 442 yards across 92 attempts, scoring two touchdowns.
- Kelly Akharaiyi’s 513 receiving yards (73.3 yards per game) are best on his team. He has 25 catches on 50 targets with three touchdowns.
- Jeremiah Ballard has totaled 311 receiving yards (44.4 yards per game) and one touchdown on 18 receptions.
- Tyrin Smith’s 29 targets have resulted in 19 catches for 191 yards and one touchdown.
- Maurice Westmoreland has 4.5 sacks to lead the team, and also has five TFL and 19 tackles.
- UTEP’s leading tackler, Tyrice Knight, has 66 tackles, seven TFL, and 2.5 sacks this year.
- Trez Moore leads the team with one interception, while also recording six tackles and one pass defended.
