The UNLV Rebels (6-1) and the New Mexico Lobos (5-3) square off on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at Allegiant Stadium in a battle of MWC opponents.

The Lobos are underdogs, but by less than a touchdown (+4), against the Rebels (with an over/under of 61.5 points).

Below you’ll find our preview for this this matchup between the Rebels and the Lobos, and discover all of our expert picks here, too!

UNLV vs. New Mexico betting lines

• Spread favorite: Rebels (-4)
• Moneyline: Rebels (-188), Lobos (+157)
• Total: 61.5 points
• TV Channel: fubo Sports Network
• Live Stream: Fubo

UNLV vs. New Mexico betting info and stats

UNLV has an against-the-spread record of 4-3-0 this season. UNLV has covered the spread two times this season when listed as a favorite by at least 4 points. UNLV has been listed as moneyline favorites five times this season, and has put up a 5-0 record in those games. New Mexico has four wins against the spread so far this season (4-4-0). When New Mexico is an underdog by 4 or more points, it has covered the spread two times (2-1 ATS). New Mexico has been the moneyline underdog four times this year, going 1-3 in those games.

UNLV vs. New Mexico recent stats and trends

UNLV Rebels

• UNLV has covered the spread once in its past three matchups while putting together a 2-1 record straight-up in those games.
• Twice in those three games, the final combined score has surpassed the set total.
• The past three UNLV games averaged 2.3 fewer points (59.2) than this matchup’s over/under.

New Mexico Lobos

• New Mexico has covered the spread once in its past three matchups while putting up a 2-1 record straight-up in those games.
• Once in those three games, the final combined score surpassed the set total.
• The last three New Mexico games averaged 56.5 total points, 5.0 fewer points than this matchup’s point total.

UNLV vs. New Mexico key players

UNLV Rebels

• Anthony Colandrea leads UNLV with 1,618 yards (231.1 ypg) on 127-of-190 passing with 12 touchdowns and four interceptions this season. He also has 410 rushing yards on 77 carries while scoring four touchdowns on the ground.
• Jai’Den Thomas has carried the ball 83 times for a team-high 615 yards on the ground and has found the end zone seven times as a runner.
• Jaden Bradley’s team-high 528 yards as a receiver have come on 29 receptions (out of 46 targets) with three touchdowns.
• Daejon Reynolds has hauled in 13 receptions totaling 251 yards, finding the end zone two times as a receiver so far this campaign.
• Troy Omeire has racked up 15 grabs for 175 yards, an average of 25.0 yards per game. He’s scored two times as a receiver this season.
• Aamaris Brown leads the team with 2.0 sacks, and also has 3.0 TFL, 25 tackles, and four interceptions.
• UNLV’s tackle leader, Marsel McDuffie, has 41 tackles, 1.0 TFL, one sack, and two interceptions this year.
• Brown has a team-leading four interceptions to go along with 25 tackles, 3.0 TFL, two sacks, and four passes defended.

New Mexico Lobos

• Jack Layne has compiled 1,598 yards (199.8 ypg) while completing 67.4% of his passes and tossing nine touchdown passes with eight interceptions this season. He’s also run for 91 yards with two touchdowns.
• Damon Bankston has rushed 71 times for a team-high 410 yards (51.3 per game) with four touchdowns. He also leads the team through the air, as his 15 receptions this season are good for 201 yards, and he’s scored one touchdown in the passing game.
• Scottre Humphrey has racked up 346 yards (on 74 attempts) with five touchdowns.
• Dorian Thomas leads his team with 423 receiving yards on 39 catches with four touchdowns.
• Keagan Johnson has 39 receptions (on 62 targets) for a total of 415 yards (59.3 yards per game) and two touchdowns this year.
• Keyshawn James-Newby has 4.5 sacks to lead the team, and also has 6.0 TFL and 28 tackles.
• New Mexico’s top-tackler, Jaxton Eck, has 65 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and one sack this year.
• Xavier Slayton leads the team with one interception, while also putting up 15 tackles, 1.0 TFL, 1.5 sacks, and one pass defended.