New Mexico State vs. Florida International: College Football Betting Picks, Predictions and Tips – October 4, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on October 1, 2023

A pair of CUSA teams meet when the New Mexico State Aggies (2-3) take on the Florida International Panthers (3-2) on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at Aggie Memorial Stadium. The Aggies are favored by 6.5 points. The over/under for the contest is 49 points.

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New Mexico State vs. Florida International Odds

Favorite Spread Favorite Spread Odds Underdog Spread Odds Total Over Total Odds Under Total Odds
New Mexico State -6.5 -110 -110 49 -110 -110

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Computer Pick

Computer picks for New Mexico State vs Florida International
ATS Total Score prediction
Florida International (+6.5) Over (49) New Mexico State 28 Florida International 24

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

New Mexico State Florida International
Off. Points per Game (Rank) 29.8 (60) 21.4 (106)
Def. Points per Game (Rank) 26.4 (81) 25.6 (76)
Turnovers Allowed (Rank) 6 (49) 9 (99)
Turnovers Forced (Rank) 3 (117) 8 (34)

New Mexico State vs. Florida International Betting Insights

New Mexico State Stats and Trends

  • New Mexico State has covered three times in five matchups with a spread this season.
  • The Aggies have covered the spread once this season (1-1 ATS) when playing as at least 6.5-point favorites.
  • New Mexico State games have gone over the point total twice this season.
  • The Aggies and their opponents have combined to score more than 49 points in three of five games this season.
  • The average total in New Mexico State’s games this year is 52.5, 3.5 more than this matchup’s over/under.

Florida International Stats and Trends

  • Florida International has compiled a 3-2-0 ATS record so far this season.
  • The Panthers have been an underdog by 6.5 points or more four times this season, and covered the spread in three of those matchups.
  • So far this year, just one Florida International game has gone over the point total.
  • The Panthers and their opponents have scored more than 49 combined points once this season.
  • FIU’s contests this season have a 50.9-point average over/under, 1.9 more points than this game’s point total.

New Mexico State Players to Watch

  • This year, Diego Pavia has put up 1,073 passing yards (214.6 yards per game) while going 62-for-97 (63.9% completion percentage) and throwing 10 touchdowns and four interceptions. He has tacked on 279 rushing yards on 50 carries, averaging 55.8 yards per game.
  • So far this year Star Thomas has run for 233 yards on 43 carries (46.6 ypg), with three rushing touchdowns. Thomas also figures in the passing game, catching 11 passes for 113 yards (22.6 ypg) while scoring one touchdown.
  • Jonathan Brady has 10 catches and paces his team with 252 receiving yards (50.4 ypg) while scoring three touchdowns.
  • Jordin Parker has hauled in three catches for 145 yards (48.3 yards per game) and two touchdowns.
  • Trent Hudson is averaging 28.6 yards per game, racking up eight receptions for 143 yards and three touchdowns.

Florida International Players to Watch

  • This season, Keyone Jenkins has put up 1,000 passing yards (250 yards per game) while connecting on 59 of 110 passes (53.6% completion percentage), with five touchdowns and four interceptions. He has tacked on 53 rushing yards on 39 carries (plus two touchdowns), averaging 13.3 yards per game.
  • Shomari Lawrence has rushed for a team-leading 312 yards on 53 attempts (62.4 yards per game) while scoring two touchdowns.
  • So far this year Kejon Owens has run for 164 yards on 29 carries (54.7 ypg), with three rushing touchdowns.
  • This season Kris Mitchell has 23 catches and leads the team with 459 yards (91.8 per game) while scoring four touchdowns.
  • Eric Rivers has added 77 yards (on four catches).
  • Jackson McDonald is averaging 20 yards per game, racking up five receptions for 60 yards.

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