by Rod Pearson
Tuesday, Sep 06, 2022
Game Time: 9:00 pm ET, Friday, September 9, 2022
Venue: University Stadium, Albuquerque, NM
Where to Watch: CBS Sports
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Point Spread: BSU -16.5, UNM +16.5; Over/Under: 47 points
Bet365: Point Spread: BSU -17, UNM +17; Over/Under: 46.5 points
BetMGM: Point Spread: BSU -17, UNM +17; Over/Under: 46.5 points
Season Record
Boise State Broncos: 0-1 (5th place, MWC Mountain)
New Mexico Lobos: 1-0 (2nd place, MWC Mountain)
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Boise State Broncos: lost in their last game on the road against the Oregon State Beavers 34-17.
New Mexico Lobos: won their last game at home against the Maine Black Bears 41-0.
Boise State Broncos vs New Mexico Lobos Preview and Analysis
BSU is entering this game with a 0-1 record overall to start their college football season and they will be playing their 2nd road game of the season here as they are 0-1 in their road games this year. They lost against the Oregon State Beavers in their last game on the road 34-17. Taylen Green started that game at QB and he completed 19/28 passes for 155 yards and 1 interception. Taylen Green also led the team in rushing with 102 yards and 2 TDs on 11 rushing attempts while Ashton Jeanty led the team in receiving with 52 yards on 6 receptions. JL Skinner led the defense in that game with 6 solo tackles and 6 assisted tackles. JL Skinner and Caleb Biggers each recorded 1 interception in that one while no one on the defense recorded a sack.
UNM is entering this game with a 1-0 record overall to start their college football season and they will be playing their 2nd home game of the season here as they are 1-0 in their home games this year. They won against the Maine Black Bears in their last game at home 41-0. Miles Kendrick started that game at QB and he completed 14/17 passes for 170 yards, 2 touchdowns and 2 interceptions. Sherod White led the team in rushing with 58 yards and 2 TDs on 13 rushing attempts. Geordon Porter led the team in receiving with 54 yards and 1 touchdown on 5 receptions. Jerrick Reed II led the defense in that game with 4 solo tackles and 3 assisted tackles. Reco Hannah led the defense in sacks with 1.5 while Ronald Wilson recorded the only interception for the defense in that one.
Boise State vs New Mexico Prediction
The current betting odds have Boise State listed as a 17 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. Boise State looked terrible in their last game as they took a really bad loss to Oregon State, but Oregon State has been building a good team and Boise State just doesn't have the kind of team that can compete this season as they had a lot of players leave the program. They are still a better team than New Mexico though, and a 41-0 win over Maine for New Mexico last week does nothing to change that fact. Boise State has a very good record when getting blown out by 17 or more points and they will show up for this game after getting embarrassed by Oregon State last week. Boise State will be able to run the ball on this defense a lot better and it will help open up their passing game where they can really do some damage on New Mexico. Boise State's defense will also be a lot better in this game and New Mexico will struggle to move the ball up the field. The best way to place a bet here is on Boise State to cover the spread in this game.
Boise State New Mexico Prediction: Our NCAAF Pick for Friday, September 9, 2022 (9:00 pm ET start time) is Boise State 42 New Mexico 17.
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NCAAF Betting Trends
Boise State Broncos: 30-15 ATS as a road favorite of 14.5 or more points. 11-3 ATS after a loss by 17 or more points. 12-7 UNDER in all games.
New Mexico Lobos: 6-14 ATS in all games. 1-7 ATS when the total is between 42.5 and 49. 13-7 UNDER in all games.
Key Injuries
Boise State Broncos: None.
New Mexico Lobos: None.
Notable Quotes
"We had to make an adjustment. To be able to put Taylen in there and get his opportunity to run the offense, he gave us a spark and got us going." - Andy Avalos after his team’s loss against Oregon State in their last game.
“It’s a big opportunity. It’s a big opportunity for the City of Albuquerque. It’s a big opportunity for our football program. … I hope the entire City of Albuquerque took notice that they’ve got a football team that will compete their tails off and they fill up the stadium.” - Danny Gonzales on his team’s big game against BSU coming up here.
Starting Lineups
Boise State Broncos
WR Bowens, Billy
WR Cobbs, Stefan
WR Caples, Latrell
TE Smith, Riley
QB Bachmeier, Hank
RB Holani, George
New Mexico Lobos
WR Porter, Geordon
WR Erickson, Austin
WR Wysong, Luke
TE Dennis, Will
QB Kendrick, Miles
RB White, Sherod
Statistical Leaders
Boise State Broncos
Passing: T. Green (155)
Rushing: T. Green (102)
Receiving: A. Jeanty (52)
Touchdowns: T. Green (2)
New Mexico Lobos
Passing: M. Kendrick (170)
Rushing: S. White (58)
Receiving: G. Porter (54)
Touchdowns: S. White (2)
Coaches:
Boise State Broncos: Andy Avalos (2nd season)
New Mexico Lobos: Danny Gonzales (3rd season)
Rod Pearson
About the Author:
Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life. He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years. In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective. Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.
