The Montana State Bobcats visit the Lobos from New Mexico Saturday afternoon. Kick off from University Stadium is scheduled for 4 p.m. ET (FS1). Below we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Montana State vs. New Mexico Opportunitiesand give our expert college football picks and predictions.
Montana State finished 8-4 last season, including 6-2 in the Big Sky Conference, to finish 2nd overall. The Bobcats’ offense has been their strength, scoring 34 or more points in 9 games, while the defense has allowed 22 or fewer points in 8 games. The Bobcats hope to pick up where they left off and open the season with a road win.
New Mexico finished just 4-8 in 2023, including 2-6 in the Mountain West Conference, finishing in last place. While the offense scored for the Lobos, the defense allowed 31 or more points in 8 different games, something the team hopes to change this season. They were just 1-4 against big teams.
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Montana State vs New Mexico Odds
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- Moneyline (ML): Montana State -550 (bet $550 to win $100) | New Mexico +400 (bet $100 to win $400)
- Against the spread (ATS): Montana State -13.5 (-110) | New Mexico +13.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 54.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Tips and predictions for Montana State vs. New Mexico
forecast
State of Montana 41, New Mexico 24
Money line
HAPPEN.
The odds of Montana State (-550) winning on Saturday are not high.
Against the spread
BET MONTANA STATE -13.5 (-110).
Even though the Bobcats are playing on the road and are two-possession favorites, they are still the best bet in this matchup. Montana State has key players back from last year’s team and can score points while the defense is constantly making stops. Expect Montana State to score early and often, putting the game out of reach.
Over/Under
BET OVER 54.5 (-110).
Montana State alone will play a big role in over hitting. They opened last season with 57 or more points in 2 of their 3 games and 38 or more points in 6 of their first 7 games. New Mexico will use the home court advantage to contribute to the point total.
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