MWC foes match up when the Colorado State Rams (4-3) and the New Mexico Lobos (3-4) play on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at Sonny Lubick Field at Canvas Stadium.

The Rams are the favorites (-4.5) in their game against the Lobos, with the over/under being 62 points. (On the moneyline, the Rams are -192 and the Lobos are +157.)

Below you’ll find our betting primer for this this contest between the Rams and the Lobos, and discover all of our predictions here, too!

Colorado State vs. New Mexico betting lines

• Spread favorite: Rams (-4.5)
• Moneyline: Rams (-192), Lobos (+157)
• Total: 62 points
• TV Channel: Altitude Sports
• Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)

Colorado State vs. New Mexico betting info and stats

Colorado State has an against-the-spread record of 4-3-0 so far this season. Colorado State has covered the spread twice this season when a favorite of at least 4.5 points. Colorado State has put up a 4-0 record in the four games this season it has been moneyline favorites. New Mexico has won five games against the spread so far this season (5-2-0). When New Mexico is an underdog of 4.5 or more points, it has gone 2-2 ATS. New Mexico has played as an underdog on the moneyline four times so far this season, losing each game.

Colorado State vs. New Mexico recent stats and trends

Colorado State Rams

• Colorado State has covered the spread in each of its past three matchups while going 2-1 overall.
• One time in those three games, the final combined score surpassed the set total.
• The past three Colorado State games averaged 13 fewer points (49) than this matchup’s point total.

New Mexico Lobos

• New Mexico is a perfect 3-0 against the spread over its last three games, and has a 2-1 straight-up record in those matchups.
• The final combined score of the past three New Mexico games has surpassed the set total every time.
• New Mexico’s past three outings have ended with an average of 62.8 points scored. That’s 0.8 more points than this contest’s over/under.

Colorado State vs. New Mexico key players

Colorado State Rams

• Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi has racked up 1,290 yards (184.3 ypg) on 116-of-186 passing with six touchdowns compared to five interceptions this season.
• The team’s top rusher, Avery Morrow, has carried the ball 96 times for 622 yards (88.9 per game), scoring six times.
• This season, Justin Marshall has carried the ball 80 times for 336 yards (48 per game) and two touchdowns.
• Tory Horton’s team-high 331 yards as a receiver have come on 25 receptions (out of 38 targets) with one touchdown.
• Caleb Goodie has put up a 211-yard season so far with three touchdowns, reeling in 12 passes on 20 targets.
• Armani Winfield’s 18 catches have turned into 206 yards and two touchdowns.
• Gabe Kirschke paces the team with 3.5 sacks, and also has three TFL, 13 tackles, and one interception.
• Jack Howell, Colorado State’s tackle leader, has 23 tackles this year.
• Chase Wilson has picked off a team-leading one pass. He also has 17 tackles, one TFL, and one pass defended to his name.

New Mexico Lobos

• Devon Dampier has been a dual threat for New Mexico this season. He has 1,760 passing yards (251.4 per game) while completing 59% of his passes. He’s thrown nine touchdown passes and nine interceptions this season. On the ground, he’s compiled 473 yards (67.6 ypg) on 67 carries with 10 rushing touchdowns.
• Eli Sanders has compiled 387 yards on 69 carries with four touchdowns.
• Luke Wysong has registered 50 receptions this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 663 (94.7 yards per game). He’s been targeted 79 times and has one touchdown.
• Ryan Davis has put up a 367-yard season so far with one touchdown. He’s caught 26 passes on 44 targets.
• Nic Trujillo has racked up 227 reciving yards (32.4 ypg) and one touchdown this season.
• Nunie Tuitele has two sacks to pace the team, and also has two TFL and 11 tackles.
• Noah Avinger, New Mexico’s top tackler, has 36 tackles and one TFL this year.
• Christian Ellis has a team-leading one interception to go along with 33 tackles, one TFL, and one pass defended.