Air Force vs New Mexico Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets โ€“ NCAAF, Week 7

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New Mexico wide receiver Caleb Medford (4) signals during the first half of an NCAA football game against UMass on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, in Amherst, Mass. (AP Photo/Greg M. Cooper)
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  • The New Mexico is a -6.5 point favorite vs. Air Force
  • The Air Force vs. New Mexico Total (Over/Under): 54.5 points
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The Air Force Falcons (1-4) visit University Stadium to take on the New Mexico Lobos (1-4) on Oct. 12 in Albuquerque, NM. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00pm EDT.

New Mexico is a betting favorite in Week 7, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-110).

The Air Force vs. New Mexico Over/Under is 54.5 total points.

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Air Force vs. New Mexico Odds, Spread, Over/Under:

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Air Force+6.5 -11054.5 -115+200
New Mexico -6.5 -11054.5 -105-250

Air Force vs New Mexico Prediction:

The winning team model predicts New Mexico will win this game with 62.7% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.

This winning team prediction factors in up-to-date player injuries for both Air Force and New Mexico, key player performances this season and recent team trends.

Air Force vs New Mexico Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts New Mexico will cover the spread with 58.3% confidence.

This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performances for both teams, opening and current betting lines plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.


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  • Air Force has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in their last 5 away games (+5.05 Units / 88% ROI)
  • Air Force has hit the Game Total Under in 4 of their last 5 away games (+2.90 Units / 53% ROI)
  • Air Force has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 3 of their last 5 away games (+0.70 Units / 12% ROI)
  • New Mexico has hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 11 games (+6.80 Units / 56% ROI)
  • New Mexico has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 8 of their last 11 games (+5.70 Units / 47% ROI)
  • New Mexico has hit the Moneyline in 3 of their last 11 games (+5.00 Units / 37% ROI)
  • New Mexico have covered the 1H Spread in 7 of their last 11 games (+3.80 Units / 31% ROI)
  • New Mexico has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 7 of their last 10 games (+3.65 Units / 32% ROI)

Top NCAAF player prop bets for New Mexico players, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best New Mexico Player Prop Best Bets Today

  • Devon Dampier has hit the Passing Yards Over in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)
  • Devon Dampier has hit the TD Passes Over in his last game (+1.00 Units / 74% ROI)

Air Force Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Air Force is 0-3 against the spread this college football season (-3.3 Units / -75% ROI).

  • Air Force is 0-2 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.4 Units / -57.14% ROI
  • Air Force is 0-3 when betting the Over for -3.3 Units / -75% ROI
  • Air Force is 3-0 when betting the Under for +3 Units / 68.18% ROI

New Mexico Against the Spread (ATS) Record

New Mexico is 3-1 against the spread this college football season (+1.9 Units / 34.55% ROI).

  • New Mexico is 1-3 when betting on the Moneyline for -2 Units / -27.03% ROI
  • New Mexico is 4-0 when betting the Over for +4 Units / 72.73% ROI
  • New Mexico is 0-4 when betting the Under for -4.4 Units / -80% ROI

Air Force: Keys to the Game vs. New Mexico

Air Force is winless (0-6) when throwing at least 1 interception since the 2023 season– T-worst in FBS; Average: .390

Air Force is winless (0-6) when allowing 120 or more rushing yards since the 2023 season– T-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .322

Air Force is 6-2 (.750) when allowing less than 5 explosive passes since the 2023 season– T-11th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .547

Air Force is winless (0-6) when allowing 120 or more rushing yards since the 2023 season– T-worst in FBS; Average: .382

New Mexico: Keys to the Game vs. Air Force

New Mexico is winless (0-6) when losing at least one fumble since the 2023 season– T-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .422

New Mexico is 4-12 (.250) when the opposing team converts 55% or more of its red zone chances into touchdowns since the 2023 season– T-26th-worst in FBS; Average: .420

New Mexico is 2-10 (.167) when allowing 7 or more explosive plays since the 2023 season– T-11th-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .366

New Mexico is 3-9 (.250) when not forcing a fumble since the 2023 season– T-19th-worst in FBS; Average: .485

Matchup Notes for Air Force vs. New Mexico

New Mexico’s RBs has averaged 6.2 targets per game this season — T-18th-highest among FBS RBs. Air Force’s defense has allowed 4.2 receptions per game to RBs this season — T-15th-worst among FBS defenses.

New Mexico’s WRs has averaged 14.1 yards after the catch since the 2023 season — T-33rd-best among FBS WRs. Air Force’s defense has allowed just 11.2 RAC to WRs since the 2023 season — T-9th-best among FBS defenses.

New Mexico’s WRs have 214.2 receiving yards per game this season — 28th-best among FBS WRs. Air Force’s defense has allowed just 101.6 receiving yards per game to WRs this season — 13th-best among FBS defenses.

Air Force has averaged 18.8 yards after the catch since the 2023 season — best among FBS skill players. New Mexico’s defense has allowed 14.1 RAC since the 2023 season — worst among NonP5 defenses.

Air Force’s WRs has 60 receptions in 18 games (just 3.3 per game) since the 2023 season — 2nd-worst among FBS WRs. New Mexico’s defense has allowed just 17.1 receptions per game since the 2023 season — T-28th-best among FBS defenses.

Air Force’s WRs has averaged 21.8 yards after the catch since the 2023 season — best among FBS WRs. New Mexico’s defense has allowed 14.1 RAC since the 2023 season — worst among NonP5 defenses.

Air Force Offensive Stats & Trends

Air Force Skill Players have averaged just 4.4 receptions per game (79/18) since the 2023 season– worst among FBS Teams; Average: 18.9

Air Force Skill Players have averaged just 5.2 receptions per game (26/5) this season– 2nd-worst among FBS Teams; Average: 18.9

Air Force Skill Players have averaged 18.8 yards per reception (1,489 yards/79 catches) since the 2023 season– best among FBS Teams; Average: 12.1

Air Force WRs have averaged 21.6 yards per reception (1,320 yards/61 catches) since the 2023 season– best among FBS Teams; Average: 13.3

Air Force has averaged 18.8 yards after the catch since the 2023 season — best among FBS skill players. New Mexico’s defense has allowed 14.1 RAC since the 2023 season — worst among NonP5 defenses.

New Mexico Offensive Stats & Trends

New Mexico QBs have 20 completions for 20 or more yards with over 10 yards to go since the 2023 season– 2nd-most among FBS Teams

New Mexico QBs have 8 completions for 20 or more yards with over 10 yards to go this season– most among FBS Teams

New Mexico’s RBs has averaged 6.2 targets per game this season — T-18th-highest among FBS RBs. Air Force’s defense has allowed 4.2 receptions per game to RBs this season — T-15th-worst among FBS defenses.

New Mexico RBs have 5 receptions in the Red Zone this season– T-4th-most among FBS Teams

New Mexico’s WRs has averaged 14.1 yards after the catch since the 2023 season — T-33rd-best among FBS WRs. Air Force’s defense has allowed just 11.2 RAC to WRs since the 2023 season — T-9th-best among FBS defenses.

Air Force Falcons Defensive Stats & Trends

Air Force has allowed passes of 20+ yards on 12 of 65 attempts (18%) on 3rd and long since the 2023 season– 2nd-best in FBS; Average: 9%

Air Force allowed passes of 20+ yards on 5 of 15 attempts (33%) last week– T-2nd-best in FBS; Average: 10%

Air Force has allowed passes of 20+ yards on 4 of 17 attempts (23%) on 3rd and long this season– T-2nd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 10%

Air Force allowed passes of 20+ yards on 5 of 15 attempts (33%) last week– T-2nd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 10%

Air Force has intercepted one of 124 attempts this season– T-12th-worst in FBS; Average: 36.4

New Mexico Lobos Defensive Stats & Trends

New Mexico has intercepted one of 151 attempts this season– T-3rd-worst in FBS; Average: 36.4

New Mexico has allowed 9 first down receptions in the Red Zone this season– T-2nd-most in FBS

New Mexico has allowed passes of 40+ yards on 23 of 464 attempts (5%) since the 2023 season– worst in FBS; Average: 2%

New Mexico has allowed 7.4 touchdowns per interception (37 TDs allowed, and 5 INT) since the 2023 season– worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 2.0

New Mexico has allowed 9 first down receptions in the Red Zone this season– T-2nd-most among Non-Power Conference Teams


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