The New Mexico Lobos (0-1) host the FCS Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles on Saturday, September 9, 2023 at University Stadium. The Lobos are favored, by 16.5 points. The over/under for the contest is 51.5 points.
New Mexico vs. Tennessee Tech Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | -16.5 | -110 | -110 | 51.5 | -110 | -110 |
Computer Pick
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.
Team Stat Comparison (2022)
| New Mexico | Tennessee Tech | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 13.1 (130) | 10.0 (52) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 26.0 (50) | 56.0 (55) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 13 (22) | 1 (17) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 12 (109) | 3 (9) |
New Mexico vs. Tennessee Tech Betting Insights (2022)
New Mexico Stats and Trends
- New Mexico has not won against the spread this season in one games with a spread.
- This season, games featuring New Mexico have gone over the point total every time.
- UNM has had an average of 49.5 points in their games this season, 2.0 fewer than this matchup’s total.
Tennessee Tech Stats and Trends (2022)
- The Golden Eagles did not cover the spread last season (0-1 ATS) when playing as at least 16.5-point underdogs.
- Tennessee Tech had a 62.0-point average over/under in its contests last year, 10.5 more points than the total for this game.
New Mexico Players to Watch
- Dylan Hopkins has racked up 115 passing yards (115.0 per game) while connecting on 15 of 24 throws (62.5%), with zero touchdowns and one interception.
- Jacory Merritt has picked up a team-leading 50 rushing yards (50.0 per game) and one touchdown.
- Dorian Lewis has run for 19 yards (19.0 per game).
- D.J. Washington has racked up four receptions for 42 yards, best on his team. He has been targeted zero times, and averages 42.0 receiving yards per game.
- Jeremiah Hixon has tacked on six catches for 42 yards. He has been targeted zero times and puts up 42.0 receiving yards per game.
- Donald Jones has 16 receiving yards on one catches (zero targets), averaging 16.0 yards per game.
- This season Kyler Drake leads the team with one sack and has added one TFL and three tackles.
- Tavian Combs has collected 11 tackles, and he’s tops on his team in tackles.
Tennessee Tech Players to Watch (2022 Stats)
- Last season David Gist ran for 34 yards on 16 carries (34.0 yards per game).
- Willie Miller hauled in three passes for 28 yards last year. He was targeted zero times, and averaged 28.0 yards per game.
- Metrius Fleming also chipped in with 21 yards on three grabs. He was targeted zero times, and averaged 21.0 receiving yards last season.
- O.J. Ross caught one passes on zero targets for 21 yards.
- Seth Carlisle put together a strong stat line a year ago, collecting zero sacks, five tackles.
- Jacquez McGowan intercepted one pass and tacked on five tackles last season.
