- Game: New Mexico State Aggies vs Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
- Date: Tuesday, October 24, 2023
- Location: Joe Aillet Stadium in Ruston, LA
- TV: CBSSN
- Odds/Point Spread: Bulldogs (-3)
- Total/Over-Under: 51
Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook (USA), Bodog Sportsbook (Canada)
The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (3-5) will face off against the New Mexico State Aggies (5-3) at Joe Aillet Stadium in Ruston, LA on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. The Bulldogs enter the game as 3-point favorites, while the over/under is set at 51.
The New Mexico State Aggies come into this game with a season record of 5-3. In their last matchup, they defeated the UTEP Miners with a score of 28-7. Ahmonte Watkins had an impressive performance, rushing for 109 yards on 10 carries. Diego Pavia threw for 186 yards and 2 touchdowns, with no interceptions. The Aggies allowed 125 rushing yards on 31 attempts and 179 passing yards on 15 completions. Overall, they gained 439 yards on offense and ran the ball 35 times for 253 yards.
The New Mexico State Aggies average 29.8 points per game and have a strong rushing attack, averaging 201.9 yards on the ground. They have recorded 17 passing touchdowns and 13 rushing touchdowns this season. Defensively, the Aggies allow an average of 21.1 points per game and 128.1 rushing yards per game. They have given up 1,949 passing yards and 1,025 rushing yards so far this season.
The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs enter the game with a 3-5 record. In their last game, they lost 31-23 to the MTSU Blue Raiders. Hank Bachmeier threw for 178 yards and 1 touchdown, while Tyre Shelton rushed for 39 yards on 10 carries. The Bulldogs gained a total of 419 yards on offense in the game.
Offensively, the Bulldogs average 26.6 points per game and 383.0 total yards per game. They have committed 63 penalties for 543 yards this season. Defensively, they allow an average of 27.5 points per game and have given up a total of 1,591 rushing yards and 12 passing touchdowns.
For tonight’s Aggies/Bulldogs college football game, I predict that the Aggies will cover the spread of +3.
The Pick: New Mexico Aggies +3
