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At 10:30 PM ET on Saturday, the New Mexico Lobos (3-4) play at the Nevada Wolf Pack (1-6).
The Lobos are slight favorites (-1) in their matchup against the Wolf Pack, with the over/under being 49.5 points. (On the moneyline, the Lobos are -108 and the Wolf Pack are -112.)
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Game Info for New Mexico vs. Nevada
- Game Day: Saturday, October 28, 2023
- Game Time: 10:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: CBS Sports Network
- Location: Reno, Nevada
- Stadium: Mackay Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | -1 | -102 | -118 | 49.5 | -109 | -111 | -108 | -112 |
New Mexico Pick Insights
- So far this season, New Mexico has posted a 3-3-0 record against the spread.
- New Mexico is 0-1 against the spread when favored by 1 point or more this season.
- The teams have hit the over in five of New Mexico’s six games with a set total.
New Mexico Stats & Insights
- New Mexico sports the 64th-ranked offense this season (396.4 yards per game), and have been worse defensively, ranking 18th-worst with 421.4 yards allowed per game.
- With 32.6 points allowed per game on defense, which ranks 19th-worst in the FBS, New Mexico has been forced to rely on their 52nd-ranked offense (29.9 points per contest) to keep them in games.
- New Mexico has the 81st-ranked passing offense this year (218.3 passing yards per game), and has been worse on defense, ranking 19th-worst with 255.4 passing yards allowed per game.
- New Mexico ranks 42nd in run offense (178.1 rushing yards per game) and 102nd in run defense (166 rushing yards allowed per game) this year.
- New Mexico is averaging a 42.5% third-down percentage on offense, which ranks them 45th in the FBS. On the other side of the ball, the defense ranks 55th, surrendering a 36.5% third-down conversion rate.
- New Mexico has the 97th-ranked turnover margin in college football at -3, forcing four turnovers (127th in the FBS) while turning it over seven times (25th in the FBS).
New Mexico’s Best Players
- Dylan Hopkins has thrown for 1,378 yards (196.9 ypg) to lead New Mexico, completing 59.3% of his passes and recording 10 touchdown passes compared to four interceptions this season. He’s also contributed in the ground game with 100 rushing yards on 36 carries with one rushing touchdown.
- Jacory Merritt has racked up 534 yards on 89 carries while finding paydirt 11 times as a runner.
- Devon Dampier has been handed the ball 19 times this year and racked up 157 yards (22.4 per game) with one touchdown.
- Caleb Medford has hauled in 13 receptions for 241 yards (34.4 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. He’s found the end zone one time as a receiver.
- Jeremiah Hixon has caught 22 passes for 220 yards (31.4 yards per game) and four touchdowns this year.
- D.J. Washington has a total of 182 receiving yards so far this year, grabbing 17 throws and scoring three touchdowns.
- Kyler Drake paces the team with 1.5 sacks, and also has two TFL and 13 tackles.
- Tavian Combs is the team’s top-tackler this year. He’s racked up 45 tackles and two TFL.
- Jer’Marius Lewis leads the team with two interceptions, while also collecting 15 tackles, one sack, and two passes defended.
Nevada Betting Insights
- Nevada has gone 4-2-0 ATS this season.
- Nevada is a 4-2 record against the spread when an underdog by 1 point or more this season.
- Nevada hase gone over in two of six games with a set total (33.3%).
Nevada Pick Insights
- Nevada has struggled on both sides of the ball this season, ranking 15th-worst in total offense (311.1 total yards per game) and second-worst in total defense (468 total yards allowed per game).
- Nevada has plenty of room to improve, as it ranks fourth-worst in points per game (15.7) this season and 14th-worst in points allowed per game (33.9).
- Nevada has plenty of room to improve in the passing game, as it ranks 24th-worst in passing yards per game (188.3) this season and 11th-worst in passing yards surrendered per game (276.4).
- Nevada’s defense has been bottom-25 in run defense this season, allowing 191.6 rushing yards per game, which ranks 15th-worst in the FBS. On the offensive side of the ball, it ranks 103rd with 122.9 rushing yards per contest.
- Nevada’s offense has been sputtering on third down, ranking 25th-worst in the FBS with a 33.3% third-down conversion rate. It has been more effective on the defensive side of the ball, giving up a 43.8% third-down rate (107th-ranked).
- Nevada sports a -3 turnover margin this season, which ranks 97th in the FBS.
Nevada’s Best Players
- Brendon Lewis has thrown for 1,005 yards on 101-of-181 passing with two touchdowns and six interceptions this season. He has chipped on the ground, as well, with 351 yards and three rushing touchdowns.
- Sean Dollars has taken 89 carries and totaled 290 yards with three touchdowns.
- Jamaal Bell’s 250 receiving yards (35.7 yards per game) are a team high. He has 27 catches on 45 targets with one touchdown.
- Dalevon Campbell has put up a 249-yard season so far with one touchdown. He’s caught 13 passes on 28 targets.
- Spencer Curtis has racked up 214 reciving yards (30.6 ypg) and one touchdown this season.
- Ike Nnakenyi leads the team with two sacks, and also has one TFL and five tackles.
- So far Emany Johnson leads the team in both tackles and interceptions. He has racked up 50 tackles, three TFL, and two interceptions this season.
