Game: Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs. New Mexico State Aggies

Date: Tuesday October 15, 2024

Location: Aggie Memorial Stadium in Las Cruces, NM

TV: ESPNU

Odds/point spread: Aggies (+11.0)

Total/top-bottom: 50

The New Mexico State Aggies (1-5) host the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (2-3) at Aggie Memorial Stadium on Tuesday, October 15, 2024. New Mexico State is 11.0 points from the oddsmakers. The over/under comes to 50.

The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs come into this game with a 2-3 record for the season. The last time they took the field, the Bulldogs took on the MTSU Blue Raiders and took home a win by a final score of 48-21. When it came to stopping the run, the Bulldogs gave up 60 yards on 21 attempts, which equates to 2.9 yards per rush surrendered. Louisiana Tech gave up 24 pass completions on 39 attempts for a total of 276 yards and a 61.5% completion percentage. In total, they had 73 plays, which gave them 551 yards. The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs ended up running the ball 45 times and amassing 222 yards for an average of 4.9 yards per carry.

The Bulldogs have racked up 1,832 receiving yards on the year. In regards to the breakdown of touchdowns, Louisiana Tech has earned 10 passing touchdowns and 6 touchdowns through the ground. They have given the ball to the opposition 13 times. Louisiana Tech has 88 total first downs offensively, and they have been hurt by 26 penalties for 252 yards. Offensively, they have an average of 106.0 yards rushing, which ranks 116th in Division 1. In terms of getting to the end zone, the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs have an average of 24.6 PPG.

The Bulldogs rank 49th in the country when it comes to their opponents’ scoring, allowing 21.6 PPG. The opposition is averaging 2.9 yards per rush and 93.0 rushing yards per game so far this year. Over the course of this year, they have given up 465 yards through the ground game in 5 games. When it comes to passing yards, the Bulldogs have given up 1,069 yards, which ranks 27th in the country. They have given up 213.8 yards per game through the air, in addition to a 59.0% completion percentage. For the season, they are allowing 306.8 yards per outing, which ranks 23rd in Division 1. They have allowed 5 touchdowns through the air and 5 touchdowns on the ground.

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The Aggies go 1-5 this year in this game. When they last took the field, the Aggies went home defeated by a 54-13 final when they played the Jacksonville State Gamecocks. New Mexico State gave up 49 run attempts for 334 yards (6.8 km per carry). The Aggies pass defense allowed a 61.1% completion percentage, giving up 196 yards on 11 of 18 passes. The Aggies finished the game with 350 yards rushing 68 times (5.1 yards per play). New Mexico State ran for 4.9 yards per attempt and finished the game with 206 yards on 42 carries.

The New Mexico State Aggies average 278.2 yards per game, which ranks 128th in college football. New Mexico State’s offense has totaled 382 penalties on 43 fouls, which ranks 43rd in the country in helping the other team. They maintain an average of 163.8 yards per game on the ground and have run for 983 yards this year. They’ve thrown 7 picks while giving up 4 fumbles and they’ve earned 109 1st downs. When it comes to points put on the board, the Aggies rank 121st in D-1 with an average of 18.5 PPG. On this campaign so far, the Aggies currently sit at 686 yards through the pass, along with an average of 114.3 passing yards per game, which ranks 132nd in college football.

New Mexico State has allowed the opposition a total of 1,500 yards on the ground (250.0 yards per outing) and 21 touchdowns during the ground game on the season. They have given up 6 touchdowns from the passing game and 223.5 yards/out, which ranks them 82nd in D-1. They have tallied 0 fumbles and 3 picks so far this year. The Aggies defense has appeared on 423 plays, which ranks 106th in college football. The Aggies allow 38.2 points per game, which ranks 128th in the country. This season they have given up a total of 229 points.

Who will win tonight’s Bulldogs/Aggies college football game against the spread?

Guy’s Pick: Take the Aggies +11.0

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