New Mexico State vs Fresno St Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets โ€“ NCAAF, Week 3

Fresno State helmet in the first half of an NCAA college football game for the Mountain West championship against Boise State, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Boise, Idaho. Fresno State won 19-16. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)
(AP Photo/Steve Conner)
  • Fresno St is a -19.5 point favorite vs. New Mexico State
  • New Mexico State vs. Fresno State Total(Over/Under): 48.5 points
  • TV Channel: truTV

The New Mexico State Aggies (1-1) visit Valley Children’s Stadium to take on the Fresno State Bulldogs (1-1) on Sep. 14 in Fresno, CA. Kickoff is scheduled for 10:30pm EDT.

Fresno St is a betting favorite in Week 3, with the spread sitting at -19.5 (-110).

The New Mexico State vs. Fresno State Over/Under is 48.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
New Mexico State+19.5 -11048.5 -110+800
Fresno State -19.5 -11048.5 -110-1400

New Mexico State vs Fresno State Prediction:

The winning team model predicts Fresno State will win this game with 92.8% 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 State and Fresno St, key player performances this season and recent team trends.

New Mexico State vs Fresno State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Fresno State will cover the spread with 58.5% 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 State Against the Spread (ATS) Record

New Mexico State is 1-1 against the spread this college football season (-0.15 Units / -6.67% ROI).

  • New Mexico State is 1-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +0 Units / 0% ROI
  • New Mexico State is 0-1 when betting the Over for -1.1 Units / -50% ROI
  • New Mexico State is 1-0 when betting the Under for +1 Units / 45.45% ROI

Fresno State Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Fresno St is 1-0 against the spread this college football season (+1 Units / 90.91% ROI).

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

New Mexico State: Keys to the Game vs. Fresno State

New Mexico State is 6-2 (.667) when in a one score game since the 2023 season– T-11th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .494

New Mexico State is 9-2 (.750) when allowing less than 50% of third down conversion opportunities since the 2023 season– T-29th-best in FBS; Average: .566

New Mexico State is 8-3 (.667) when allowing less than 3 sacks since the 2023 season– T-29th-best in FBS; Average: .525

New Mexico State is 8-2 (.667) when not losing a fumble since the 2023 season– T-30th-best in FBS; Average: .497

Fresno State: Keys to the Game vs. New Mexico State

Fresno State is 3-1 (.750) when not throwing an interception since the 2023 season– T-28th-best in FBS; Average: .585

Fresno State is 6-1 (.667) when averaging more than 5 yards on first down plays since the 2023 season– T-26th-best in FBS; Average: .494

Fresno State is 5-2 (.556) when allowing less than 3 sacks since the 2023 season– T-13th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .427

Fresno State is undefeated (6-0) when making 7 or more explosive plays since the 2023 season– T-14th-best in FBS; Average: .524

Matchup Notes for New Mexico State vs. Fresno State

Fresno State’s offense has thrown for 593 passing yards in 2 games (296.5 YPG) this season — T-29th-best among FBS offenses. New Mexico State’s defense has allowed 275.5 passing yards per game this season — T-16th-worst among FBS defenses.

Fresno State’s QBs has thrown for 593 passing yards in 2 games (296.5 YPG) this season — T-29th-best among FBS teams. New Mexico State’s defense has allowed 275.5 passing yards per game this season — T-16th-worst among FBS defenses.

Fresno State have 294.5 receiving yards per game this season — T-29th-best among FBS skill players. New Mexico State’s defense has allowed 275.5 receiving yards per game this season — T-16th-worst among FBS defenses.

New Mexico State Offensive Stats & Trends

New Mexico State WRs have no touchdowns on 11 receptions this season– T-worst Receptions Per TD among FBS Teams; Average: 10.3

New Mexico State Skill Players have caught just 16 of 40 passes (40% Reception Pct) this season– worst among FBS Teams; Average: 65%

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 RBs have averaged 6.6 Yards per Carry (604 yards/92 carries) in the 4th quarter since the 2023 season– T-7th-best among FBS Teams; Average: 5.0

New Mexico State Skill Players have averaged just 8.0 receptions per game (16/2) this season– T-4th-worst among FBS Teams; Average: 19.1

Fresno State Offensive Stats & Trends

Fresno State’s offense has thrown for 593 passing yards in 2 games (296.5 YPG) this season — T-29th-best among FBS offenses. New Mexico State’s defense has allowed 275.5 passing yards per game this season — T-16th-worst among FBS defenses.

Fresno State QBs have averaged just -4.8 Yards per Carry (-115 yards/24 carries) in the 1st half since the 2023 season– worst among FBS Teams; Average: 3.1

Fresno State RBs have 12 receptions in the Red Zone since the 2023 season– 3rd-most among FBS Teams

Fresno State RBs have averaged just 2.7 Yards per Carry (141 yards/53 carries) this season– T-5th-worst among FBS Teams; Average: 5.3

Fresno State’s QBs has thrown for 593 passing yards in 2 games (296.5 YPG) this season — T-29th-best among FBS teams. New Mexico State’s defense has allowed 275.5 passing yards per game this season — T-16th-worst among FBS defenses.

New Mexico State Aggies Defensive Stats & Trends

New Mexico State opponents has averaged 6.6 Passing Attempts per TD (59 Pass Attempts/9 Passing TDs) in the Red Zone since the 2023 season– 9th-best in FBS; Average: 3.9

New Mexico State has not tackled opponents for a loss on any of 34 rushing attempts on 3rd and short since the 2023 season– T-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 12%.

New Mexico State has intercepted 8 of 552 attempts (69.0 pass attempts per int.) since the 2023 season– 6th-worst in FBS; Average: 36.5

New Mexico State has tackled opponents for a loss on just 5 of 56 rushing attempts (9% TFL%) this season– 10th-worst in FBS; Average: 17%.

New Mexico State has allowed 67 receptions for 20+ yards since the 2023 season– 3rd-most in FBS

Fresno State Bulldogs Defensive Stats & Trends

Fresno State has not allowed any rushing touchdowns on 60 rushes this season– T-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 21.4

Fresno State has sacked opposing QBs just once on 77 pass attempts this season– 9th-worst in FBS; Average: 14.4

Fresno State has allowed 6 TD passes this season– T-most in FBS

Fresno State has allowed a Completion Pct of just 55% (263 completions/476 attempts) since the 2023 season– 9th-best in FBS; Average: 61%

Fresno State has not tackled opponents for a loss on any of 39 rushing attempts on 3rd and short since the 2023 season– T-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 12%.


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