New Mexico vs Colorado St Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets โ€“ NCAAF, Week 9

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Colorado State coach Jay Norvell watches during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Air Force on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, at Air Force Academy, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
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  • The Colorado St is a -6.5 point favorite vs. New Mexico
  • The New Mexico vs. Colorado State Total (Over/Under): 65.5 points
  • TV Channel: MWN

The New Mexico Lobos (3-4) visit Canvas Stadium to take on the Colorado State Rams (4-3) on Oct. 26 in Fort Collins, CO. Kickoff is scheduled for 5:00pm EDT.

Colorado St is a betting favorite in Week 9, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-115).

The New Mexico vs. Colorado State Over/Under is 65.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
New Mexico+6.5 -10565.5 -115+210
Colorado State -6.5 -11565.5 -105-275

New Mexico vs Colorado State Prediction:

The winning team model predicts Colorado State will win this game with 66.6% 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 New Mexico and Colorado St, key player performances this season and recent team trends.

New Mexico vs Colorado State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Colorado State 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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  • New Mexico has hit the Moneyline in 3 of their last 7 away games (+8.95 Units / 92% ROI)
  • New Mexico has hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 12 games (+5.70 Units / 43% ROI)
  • New Mexico has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 8 of their last 12 games (+4.75 Units / 36% ROI)
  • New Mexico have covered the Spread in 7 of their last 12 games (+1.50 Units / 11% ROI)
  • New Mexico have covered the 1H Spread in 4 of their last 7 away games (+0.80 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Colorado State has hit the Game Total Under in 9 of their last 12 games (+5.70 Units / 43% ROI)
  • Colorado State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 8 of their last 12 games (+3.55 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Colorado State has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 4 of their last 5 games at home (+3.45 Units / 39% ROI)
  • Colorado State has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 7 of their last 10 games (+3.40 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Colorado State have covered the 1Q Spread in 4 of their last 6 games at home (+2.05 Units / 32% ROI)

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

Best New Mexico Player Prop Bets Today

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

Top NCAAF player prop bets for Colorado State players, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Colorado State Player Prop Best Bets Today

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New Mexico Against the Spread (ATS) Record

New Mexico is 5-2 against the spread this college football season (+2.8 Units / 36.6% ROI).

  • New Mexico is 3-4 when betting on the Moneyline for -1 Units / -8.93% ROI
  • New Mexico is 6-1 when betting the Over for +4.9 Units / 63.64% ROI
  • New Mexico is 1-6 when betting the Under for -5.6 Units / -72.73% ROI

Colorado State Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Colorado St is 4-3 against the spread this college football season (+0.65 Units / 8.39% ROI).

  • Colorado State is 3-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +0 Units / 0% ROI
  • Colorado State is 2-5 when betting the Over for -3.5 Units / -45.45% ROI
  • Colorado State is 5-2 when betting the Under for +2.8 Units / 36.36% ROI

New Mexico: Keys to the Game vs. Colorado State

New Mexico is winless (0-3) when making less than 3 explosive runs in a game since the 2023 season– T-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .255

New Mexico is winless (0-3) when making less than 3 explosive runs in a game since the 2023 season– T-worst in FBS; Average: .335

New Mexico is 5-12 (.294) when allowing 10 or more rushes of four or more yards since the 2023 season– T-22nd-worst in FBS; Average: .485

New Mexico is 1-6 (.143) when averaging less than 5 yards per rush since the 2023 season– T-8th-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .369

Colorado State: Keys to the Game vs. New Mexico

Colorado State is 3-7 (.300) when allowing 5 or more explosive passes since the 2023 season– T-32nd-worst in FBS; Average: .444

Colorado State is 3-7 (.300) when allowing 200 or more passing yards since the 2023 season– T-29th-worst in FBS; Average: .474

Colorado State is 6-1 (.857) when making 3 or more explosive runs in a game since the 2023 season– T-18th-best in FBS; Average: .648

Colorado State is 6-1 (.857) when making 3 or more explosive runs in a game since the 2023 season– 8th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .607

Matchup Notes for New Mexico vs. Colorado State

Colorado State’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on just 8.2% of 194 attempts this season — T-27th-worst among FBS offenses. New Mexico’s defense allowed 20+ yards on 13.9% of attempts this season — 10th-best among FBS defenses.

Colorado State’s offense has thrown for 1,350 passing yards in 7 games (just 192.9 YPG) this season — 35th-worst among FBS offenses. New Mexico’s defense has allowed 258.9 passing yards per game this season — 20th-worst among FBS defenses.

Colorado State’s WRs has 306 receptions in 19 games (16.1 per game) since the 2023 season — T-20th-best among FBS WRs. New Mexico’s defense has allowed just 17.3 receptions per game since the 2023 season — 31st-best among FBS defenses.

New Mexico’s WRs has averaged 14.2 yards after the catch since the 2023 season — T-25th-best among FBS WRs. Colorado State’s defense has allowed just 11.9 RAC to WRs since the 2023 season — T-24th-best among FBS defenses.

New Mexico has gained 4,380 yards on 338 receptions (13.0 YPR) since the 2023 season — T-23rd-best among FBS skill players. Colorado State’s defense has allowed just 11.1 Yards Per Reception since the 2023 season — T-28th-best among FBS defenses.

New Mexico’s WRs has gained 3,754 yards on 261 receptions (14.4 YPR) since the 2023 season — T-26th-best among FBS WRs. Colorado State’s defense has allowed just 11.1 Yards Per Reception since the 2023 season — T-28th-best among FBS defenses.

New Mexico Offensive Stats & Trends

New Mexico QBs have 9 completions for 20 or more yards with over 10 yards to go this season– T-most among FBS Teams

New Mexico QBs have 21 completions for 20 or more yards with over 10 yards to go since the 2023 season– 2nd-most among FBS Teams

New Mexico’s WRs has averaged 14.2 yards after the catch since the 2023 season — T-25th-best among FBS WRs. Colorado State’s defense has allowed just 11.9 RAC to WRs since the 2023 season — T-24th-best among FBS defenses.

New Mexico has gained 4,380 yards on 338 receptions (13.0 YPR) since the 2023 season — T-23rd-best among FBS skill players. Colorado State’s defense has allowed just 11.1 Yards Per Reception since the 2023 season — T-28th-best among FBS defenses.

New Mexico’s WRs has gained 3,754 yards on 261 receptions (14.4 YPR) since the 2023 season — T-26th-best among FBS WRs. Colorado State’s defense has allowed just 11.1 Yards Per Reception since the 2023 season — T-28th-best among FBS defenses.

Colorado State Offensive Stats & Trends

Colorado State’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on just 8.2% of 194 attempts this season — T-27th-worst among FBS offenses. New Mexico’s defense allowed 20+ yards on 13.9% of attempts this season — 10th-best among FBS defenses.

Colorado State’s offense has thrown for 1,350 passing yards in 7 games (just 192.9 YPG) this season — 35th-worst among FBS offenses. New Mexico’s defense has allowed 258.9 passing yards per game this season — 20th-worst among FBS defenses.

Colorado State’s WRs has 306 receptions in 19 games (16.1 per game) since the 2023 season — T-20th-best among FBS WRs. New Mexico’s defense has allowed just 17.3 receptions per game since the 2023 season — 31st-best among FBS defenses.

Colorado State’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on just 8.1% of 695 attempts since the 2023 season — T-14th-worst among FBS offenses. New Mexico’s defense allowed 20+ yards on 13.4% of attempts since the 2023 season — 7th-best among FBS defenses.

Colorado State’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on just 8.1% of 695 attempts since the 2023 season — T-14th-worst among FBS offenses. New Mexico’s defense allowed 20+ yards on 13.4% of attempts since the 2023 season — 4th-best among NonP5 defenses.

New Mexico Lobos Defensive Stats & Trends

New Mexico has allowed passes of 40+ yards on 25 of 522 attempts (5%) since the 2023 season– worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 2%

New Mexico has intercepted 6 of 522 attempts (87.0 pass attempts per int.) since the 2023 season– 2nd-worst in FBS; Average: 36.4

New Mexico has allowed 6.7 touchdowns per interception (40 TDs allowed, and 6 INT) since the 2023 season– worst in FBS; Average: 1.8

New Mexico has allowed 6.7 touchdowns per interception (40 TDs allowed, and 6 INT) since the 2023 season– worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 2.0

New Mexico has allowed 11 first down receptions in the Red Zone this season– 3rd-most among Non-Power Conference Teams

Colorado State Rams Defensive Stats & Trends

Colorado State allowed a Completion Pct of 72% (278 completions/388 attempts) in the 2023 season– 2nd-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 61%

Colorado State has allowed a Completion Pct of 68% (433 completions/635 attempts) since the 2023 season– 3rd-worst in FBS; Average: 61%

Colorado State has allowed 6 TDs in close and late situations this season– T-2nd-most among Non-Power Conference Teams

Colorado State has allowed a Completion Pct of 78% (14 completions/18 attempts) in the Red Zone this season– 4th-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 54%

Colorado State has tackled opponents for a loss on 4 of 21 rushing attempts (19% TFL%) on 3rd and short this season– T-16th-best in FBS; Average: 10%.


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