Fresno State vs. New Mexico Odds
ALBUQUERQUE, NM (The Spread) – Fresno State looks to get a road win tonight when it meets New Mexico at 8PM ET on ESPN2.
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This is the Mountain West Conference opener for both teams. Fresno State is 1-3 overall, 0-2 on the road and 1-3 against the spread. New Mexico is 1-2 overall, 0-2 at home and 0-3 against the spread. Fresno State has won four straight against New Mexico.
Trends show that the Bulldogs are 7-3 against the spread in their last 10 games against a team with a losing record. New Mexico is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 home games and 2-5 ATS in its last 7 Friday games.
According to oddsmakers from Bovada.lv, Fresno State is favored on the road, as the Bulldogs are getting odds of -5.5 points. The over/under total for the game has been set at 72.5 points. The opening odds had Fresno State favored by 4 points. The spread climbed up to 6 before settling in at 5.5. The over/under total opened at 73 points before dipping to 72.5.
Fresno State started the year 0-3, but picked up a 56-16 win over Southern Utah last week. The Bulldogs are averaging just 28.8 points per game this season and allowing 45.5 points per game, which ranks 125th nationally. Brian Burrell has thrown for 570 yards and five touchdowns to lead the offense while Marteze Waller has rushed for 294 yards and three scores. Josh Harper has caught 24 passes for 280 yards and one touchdown.
New Mexico started the year 0-2, but picked up a 38-35 win over New Mexico State last week. The Lobos are giving up 41.3 points per game this season, which ranks 120th nationally. New Mexico is averaging 28.3 points per game on offense and is third in the country in rushing, posting 349.7 yards per game. Cole Gautsche and Jhurell Pressley are leading the ground game, as the two have combined for 452 yards and four touchdowns.
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In terms of Injuries, Fresno State linebacker Robert Stanley is facing a suspension and may not play. New Mexico running back Teriyon Gipson (ankle) is questionable and defensive lineman Nik D’Avanzo (knee) is doubtful.
The Public Bets for this game are backing Fresno State, as the Bulldogs are getting 68% of the wagers with odds of -5.5 points at New Mexico on Friday night.
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