Liberty vs New Mexico State Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets โ€“ NCAAF, Week 2

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New Mexico State running back Monte Watkins (8) in action during an NCAA college football game against Hawaii, Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia)
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  • Liberty is a -21.5 point favorite vs. New Mexico State
  • Liberty vs. New Mexico State Total(Over/Under): 56.5 points
  • TV Channel: ESPN2

The Liberty Flames (1-0) visit Aggie Memorial Stadium to take on the New Mexico State Aggies (1-0) on Sep. 7 in Las Cruces, NM. Kickoff is scheduled for 10:15pm EDT.

Liberty is a betting favorite in Week 2, with the spread sitting at -21.5 (-110).

The Liberty vs. New Mexico State Over/Under is 56.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Liberty-21.5 -11056.5 -110-2000
New Mexico State +21.5 -11056.5 -110+950

Liberty vs New Mexico State Prediction:

The winning team model predicts Liberty will win this game with 95.0% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.

Liberty vs New Mexico State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts New Mexico State will cover the spread with 60.1% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Liberty and New Mexico State and key player performances this season.


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          Liberty Against the Spread (ATS) Record

          Liberty is 0-1 against the spread this college football season (-1.1 Units / -100% ROI).

          • Liberty is 1-0 when betting the Over for +1 Units / 90.91% ROI
          • Liberty is 0-1 when betting the Under for -1.1 Units / -100% ROI

          New Mexico State Against the Spread (ATS) Record

          New Mexico State is 0-1 against the spread this college football season (-1.15 Units / -100% ROI).

          • New Mexico State is 1-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +1 Units / 28.57% ROI
          • New Mexico State is 0-1 when betting the Over for -1.1 Units / -100% ROI
          • New Mexico State is 1-0 when betting the Under for +1 Units / 90.91% ROI

          Liberty: Keys to the Game vs. New Mexico State

          Liberty was undefeated (6-0) when they have committed less than 60 yards in penalties in the 2023 season– best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .378

          Liberty was undefeated (13-0) when rushing at least 4 yards in a play 10 or more times in the 2023 season– best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .427

          Liberty was undefeated (6-0) when their opponent rushed more than 30 times in the 2023 season– T-best in FBS; Average: .404

          Liberty was undefeated (7-0) when passing for more than 200 yards in the 2023 season– best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .413

          New Mexico State: Keys to the Game vs. Liberty

          New Mexico State is 11-5 (.524) when averaging more than 5 yards on first down plays since the 2022 season– T-14th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .420

          New Mexico State was 7-3 (.583) when allowing less than 3 sacks in the 2023 season– 13th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .464

          New Mexico State was 7-2 (.636) when not losing a fumble in the 2023 season– 12th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .424

          New Mexico State is 8-3 (.571) when passing for more than 200 yards since the 2022 season– T-34th-best in FBS; Average: .486

          Matchup Notes for Liberty vs. New Mexico State

          New Mexico State had just 189.3 receiving yards per game last season — 32nd-worst among FBS skill players. Liberty’s defense allowed 254.8 receiving yards per game last season — 17th-worst among FBS defenses.

          New Mexico State had 200 receptions in 15 games (just 13.3 per game) last season — T-10th-worst among FBS skill players. Liberty’s defense allowed 21.4 receptions per game last season — 21st-worst among FBS defenses.

          New Mexico State’s QBs had 1 rushing touchdowns per game last season — T-31st-best among FBS teams. Liberty’s defense has allowed just 0.9 rushing touchdowns per game last season — T-16th-best among FBS defenses.

          Liberty’s offense threw for 20 or more yards on 15.8% of 303 attempts last season — 6th-best among FBS offenses. New Mexico State’s defense allowed 20+ yards on 12.2% of attempts last season — 20th-best among FBS defenses.

          Liberty’s RBs had just 10.4 receiving yards per game last season — 13th-worst among FBS RBs. New Mexico State’s defense allowed 42.3 receiving yards per game to RBs last season — 2nd-worst among FBS defenses.

          Liberty’s RBs had just 10.4 receiving yards per game last season — 13th-worst among FBS RBs. New Mexico State’s defense allowed 249.2 receiving yards per game last season — 25th-worst among FBS defenses.

          Liberty Offensive Stats & Trends

          Liberty Skill Players averaged 16.2 yards per reception (2,882 yards/178 catches) in the 2023 season– 2nd-best among FBS Teams; Average: 12.1

          Liberty WRs caught just 3 of 19 passes(16% Reception Pct) in the Red Zone in the 2023 season– 2nd-worst among FBS Teams; Average: 53%

          Liberty WRs averaged 22.8 yards per reception (411 yards/18 catches) with 4-6 yards to go in the 2023 season– 2nd-best among FBS Teams; Average: 12.6

          Liberty’s offense threw for 20 or more yards on 15.8% of 303 attempts last season — 6th-best among FBS offenses. New Mexico State’s defense allowed 20+ yards on 12.2% of attempts last season — 20th-best among FBS defenses.

          Liberty rushed for 4,100 yards in the 2023 season– most among FBS Offenses

          New Mexico State Offensive Stats & Trends

          New Mexico State Skill Players have averaged 17.1 yards per reception (2,291 yards/134 catches) on 1st down since the 2022 season– 4th-best among FBS Teams; Average: 12.5

          New Mexico State Skill Players have averaged just 12.3 receptions per game (357/29) since the 2022 season– 5th-worst among FBS Teams; Average: 19.0

          New Mexico State RBs averaged 13.2 yards from scrimmage per touch (145 yards / 11 touches) on 3rd and long in the 2023 season– 3rd-best among FBS Teams; Average: 6.8

          New Mexico State WRs have averaged 18.0 yards per reception (2,873 yards/160 catches) with 7-10 yards to go since the 2022 season– 2nd-best among FBS Teams; Average: 13.6

          New Mexico State RBs averaged 6.9 Yards per Carry (507 yards/73 carries) in the 4th quarter in the 2023 season– 6th-best among FBS Teams; Average: 5.0

          Liberty Flames Defensive Stats & Trends

          Liberty has sacked opposing QBs just once on 92 pass attempts in the Red Zone since the 2022 season– 4th-worst in FBS; Average: 15.9

          Liberty did not record a sack (56 pass attempts) in the Red Zone in the 2023 season– T-worst in FBS; Average: 15.1

          Liberty did not record a sack (56 pass attempts) in the Red Zone in the 2023 season– T-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 16.4

          Liberty has sacked opposing QBs just once on 92 pass attempts in the Red Zone since the 2022 season– 2nd-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 16.4

          Liberty had 21 interceptions in the 2023 season– most in FBS

          New Mexico State Aggies Defensive Stats & Trends

          New Mexico State allowed 72 first down receptions on 1st down in the 2023 season– most among Non-Power Conference Teams

          New Mexico State intercepted 7 of 478 attempts (68.3 pass attempts per int.) in the 2023 season– 8th-worst in FBS; Average: 36.7

          New Mexico State has allowed a Completion Pct of 82% (23 completions/28 attempts) on 3rd and short since the 2022 season– 4th-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 61%

          New Mexico State has allowed a Completion Pct of just 44% (40 completions/90 attempts) in the Red Zone since the 2022 season– T-9th-best in FBS; Average: 54%

          New Mexico State has allowed a Completion Pct of just 44% (40 completions/90 attempts) in the Red Zone since the 2022 season– 4th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 54%


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