In this article, we will formulate a Middle Tennessee vs. New Mexico state prediction for this College Football Week 13 game on Saturday, November 23 at Floyd Stadium. Let’s take a look at the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs. New Mexico State Aggies picks.

Another bad year for the state of New Mexico

It’s another bad year for New Mexico State and they have lost three games in a row. In the last game against Texas A&M, New Mexico State only scored three points while the defense gave up 38 points. Two games ago against Western Kentucky, New Mexico State scored 28 points, but the defense gave up 41 points. Santino Marucci completed 10 of his 20 passes for 129 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions. The state of New Mexico will have to limit sales. New Mexico State is averaging just 18.8 points per game, which ranks them 124th so far this season. Defensively, they have given up an average of 37.2 points per game. This puts them at 128th overall compared to other defenses in college football so far this season.

Middle Tennessee Back to losing ways

Two games ago against UTEP, Middle Tennessee was able to secure the 20-13 win, but in the last game they were back on a losing streak. Middle Tennessee only scored 17 points while the defense gave up 37 points, leading to the loss. Nicholas Vattiato completed 22 of his 33 passes for 263 yards and two touchdowns. Middle Tennessee has averaged 17.2 points per game. This puts their offense at 128th in college football. Their defense has given up an average of 34 points per game, which ranks them 118th.

Why Middle Tennessee will beat New Mexico State

• New Mexico State has lost seven of its last eight games against non-AP teams.
• Middle Tennessee has won four of its last five home games in November.
• New Mexico State has failed to cover the spread as a road underdog in five of its last six games.
• The home team has covered the spread in four of New Mexico State’s last five games.
• Middle Tennessee has won the first half in six of its last eight games against conference opponents at Johnny Floyd Stadium.

Middle Tennessee vs New Mexico State Prediction

Middle Tennessee won a game two games ago and they will bounce back in a big way here. Middle Tennessee has Vattiato and he will dominate here again. Look for the Blue Raiders offense to have no problem running up the score. New Mexico State is averaging just 18.8 points per game and that kind of offense won’t be enough to keep this game close. Back Middle Tennessee against the spread.