Fresno St vs New Mexico Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets โ€“ NCAAF, Week 4

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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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  • Fresno St is a -15.5 point favorite vs. New Mexico
  • Fresno State vs. New Mexico Total(Over/Under): 61.5 points
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The Fresno State Bulldogs (2-1) visit University Stadium to take on the New Mexico Lobos (0-3) on Sep. 21 in Albuquerque, NM. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:30pm EDT.

Fresno St is a betting favorite in Week 4, with the spread sitting at -15.5 (-105).

The Fresno State vs. New Mexico Over/Under is 61.5 total points.

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Fresno State vs. New Mexico Odds, Spread, Over/Under:

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Fresno State-15.5 -10561.5 -110-700
New Mexico +15.5 -11561.5 -110+500

Fresno State vs New Mexico Prediction:

The winning team model predicts Fresno State will win this game with 86.6% 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 Fresno St and New Mexico, key player performances this season and recent team trends.

Fresno State vs New Mexico Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Fresno State will cover the spread with 82.8% 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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  • Fresno State has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 7 of their last 12 games (+3.35 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Fresno State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 4 of their last 5 away games (+3.00 Units / 54% ROI)
  • Fresno State has hit the Game Total Over in 3 of their last 5 away games (+1.90 Units / 35% ROI)
  • Fresno State has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 6 of their last 12 games (+0.55 Units / 4% ROI)
  • New Mexico has hit the Game Total Over in 10 of their last 12 games (+7.80 Units / 59% ROI)
  • New Mexico has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 8 of their last 12 games (+5.70 Units / 43% ROI)
  • New Mexico have covered the 1H Spread in 8 of their last 12 games (+4.80 Units / 36% ROI)
  • New Mexico has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 8 of their last 11 games (+4.75 Units / 38% ROI)
  • New Mexico has hit the Moneyline in 3 of their last 12 games (+4.40 Units / 36% ROI)

We’ve highlighted some favorite college football player prop bets for Fresno State players, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Fresno State Player Prop Bets Today

  • Malik Sherrod has hit the Rushing Yards Over in his last 2 games (+2.00 Units / 83% ROI)
  • Jalen Moss has hit the Receiving Yards Over in his last game (+1.00 Units / 95% ROI)
  • Mikey Keene has hit the TD Passes Over in his last game (+1.00 Units / 95% ROI)
  • Elijah Gilliam has hit the Rushing Yards Under in his last game (+1.00 Units / 83% ROI)
  • Mac Dalena has hit the Receiving Yards Under in his last game (+1.00 Units / 74% 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)

Fresno State Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Fresno St is 2-0 against the spread this college football season (+2 Units / 90.91% ROI).

  • Fresno State is 1-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +0 Units / 0% ROI
  • Fresno State is 1-1 when betting the Over for -0.1 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • Fresno State is 1-1 when betting the Under for -0.1 Units / -4.55% ROI

New Mexico Against the Spread (ATS) Record

New Mexico is 2-1 against the spread this college football season (+0.9 Units / 27.27% ROI).

  • New Mexico is 0-3 when betting on the Moneyline for -3 Units / -100% ROI
  • New Mexico is 3-0 when betting the Over for +3 Units / 90.91% ROI
  • New Mexico is 0-3 when betting the Under for -3.3 Units / -100% ROI

Fresno State: Keys to the Game vs. New Mexico

Fresno State is 12-4 (.667) when averaging more than 5 yards on first down plays since the 2022 season– T-23rd-best in FBS; Average: .508

Fresno State is 7-1 (.700) when averaging more than 5 yards on first down plays since the 2023 season– 4th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .396

Fresno State is 10-1 (.588) when rushing for more than 100 yards since the 2022 season– 15th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .459

Fresno State is 7-4 (.636) when the opposing team rushes more than 30 times since the 2023 season– T-12th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .418

New Mexico: Keys to the Game vs. Fresno State

New Mexico is 1-10 (.091) when allowing 10 or more rushes of four or more yards since the 2023 season– T-6th-worst in FBS; Average: .446

New Mexico is 1-14 (.067) when not forcing a fumble since the 2022 season– 5th-worst in FBS; Average: .447

New Mexico is 2-16 (.105) when averaging less than 5 yards per rush since the 2022 season– 6th-worst in FBS; Average: .394

New Mexico is 1-7 (.125) when the opposing team rushes more than 30 times since the 2023 season– T-6th-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .418

Matchup Notes for Fresno State vs. New Mexico

New Mexico’s RBs has 0 rushing touchdowns per game this season — T-13th-worst among FBS RBs. Fresno State’s defense has allowed just 0.0 rushing touchdowns per game this season — T-best among NonP5 defenses.

New Mexico’s RBs has 2 rushing touchdowns per game since the 2023 season — T-28th-best among FBS RBs. Fresno State’s defense has allowed just 1.0 rushing touchdowns per game since the 2023 season — T-28th-best among FBS defenses.

New Mexico’s QBs has 1 rushing touchdowns per game this season — T-9th-best among FBS teams. Fresno State’s defense has allowed just 0.0 rushing touchdowns per game this season — T-best among NonP5 defenses.

Fresno State’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on 13.5% of 96 attempts this season — T-34th-best among FBS offenses. New Mexico’s defense allowed 20+ yards on 15.9% of attempts this season — T-10th-best among FBS defenses.

Fresno State’s QBs has thrown for 4,420 passing yards in 16 games (276.2 YPG) since the 2023 season — 21st-best among FBS teams. New Mexico’s defense has allowed 244.9 passing yards per game since the 2023 season — T-25th-worst among FBS defenses.

Fresno State’s offense has thrown for 4,471 passing yards in 16 games (279.4 YPG) since the 2023 season — 21st-best among FBS offenses. New Mexico’s defense has allowed 244.9 passing yards per game since the 2023 season — T-25th-worst among FBS defenses.

Fresno State Offensive Stats & Trends

Fresno State’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on 13.5% of 96 attempts this season — T-34th-best among FBS offenses. New Mexico’s defense allowed 20+ yards on 15.9% of attempts this season — T-10th-best among FBS defenses.

Fresno State’s QBs has thrown for 4,420 passing yards in 16 games (276.2 YPG) since the 2023 season — 21st-best among FBS teams. New Mexico’s defense has allowed 244.9 passing yards per game since the 2023 season — T-25th-worst among FBS defenses.

Fresno State RBs have picked up first downs on 5 receptions in the Red Zone since the 2023 season– T-most among FBS Teams

Fresno State’s offense has thrown for 4,471 passing yards in 16 games (279.4 YPG) since the 2023 season — 21st-best among FBS offenses. New Mexico’s defense has allowed 244.9 passing yards per game since the 2023 season — T-25th-worst among FBS defenses.

Fresno State RBs have 13 receptions in the Red Zone since the 2023 season– 3rd-most among FBS Teams

New Mexico Offensive Stats & Trends

New Mexico QBs have 15 completions for 20 or more yards with over 10 yards to go since the 2023 season– 2nd-most among FBS Teams

New Mexico’s RBs has 0 rushing touchdowns per game this season — T-13th-worst among FBS RBs. Fresno State’s defense has allowed just 0.0 rushing touchdowns per game this season — T-best among NonP5 defenses.

New Mexico RBs have been targeted 4 times in the Red Zone this season– T-3rd-most among FBS Teams

New Mexico Skill Players have been targeted 24 times with 4-6 yards to go this season– 2nd-most among FBS Teams

New Mexico’s RBs has 2 rushing touchdowns per game since the 2023 season — T-28th-best among FBS RBs. Fresno State’s defense has allowed just 1.0 rushing touchdowns per game since the 2023 season — T-28th-best among FBS defenses.

Fresno State Bulldogs Defensive Stats & Trends

Fresno State has not allowed any rushing touchdowns on 92 rushes this season– T-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 21.7

Fresno State has allowed a Completion Pct of just 27% (4 completions/15 attempts) when opponents had over 10 yards to go this season– best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 63%

Fresno State has not tackled opponents for a loss on any of 42 rushing attempts on 3rd and short since the 2023 season– T-worst in FBS; Average: 11%.

Fresno State has allowed a Completion Pct of just 27% (4 completions/15 attempts) when opponents had over 10 yards to go this season– 4th-best in FBS; Average: 60%

Fresno State has 22 interceptions since the 2023 season– T-4th-most in FBS

New Mexico Lobos Defensive Stats & Trends

New Mexico has allowed 7 first down receptions in the Red Zone this season– most among Non-Power Conference Teams

New Mexico has allowed passes of 20+ yards on 3 of 9 attempts (33%) on 3rd and long this season– T-3rd-best in FBS; Average: 9%

New Mexico has no interceptions and 15 TD passes allowed in the Red Zone since the 2022 season– T-worst in FBS; Average: 9.5

New Mexico has allowed passes of 20+ yards on 3 of 9 attempts (33%) on 3rd and long this season– T-3rd-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 10%

New Mexico has allowed 6 TD passes in the Red Zone this season– T-3rd-most in FBS


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