Washington State Cougars vs New Mexico Lobos Betting Pick & Prediction 11/16/24

Washington State comes into this week 12 non-conference matchup with a record of 8-1, looking to take care of business on the road vs. the New Mexico Lobos. Kick-off is set for 9:30 ET from University Stadium in Albuquerque, and you can catch the action on FS1. The over/under line is currently at 72 points, with the Cougars as -13.5 point favorites. The money line odds have the Cougars at -550 and the Lobos at +395.

WASHINGTON STATE COUGARS VS NEW MEXICO LOBOS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Washington State Cougars -13.5

This game will be played at University Stadium at 9:30 ET on Saturday, November 16th.

WHY BET THE WASHINGTON STATE COUGARS:

• We have the Washington State Cougars winning this one by a score of 45 to 26
• Not only do we have the Washington State Cougars winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -13.5
• We see this game finishing below the line of 72 points

Will The Washington State Cougars Win As Road Favorites?

Washington State enters Week 12 with an 8-1 record, and they are 100% assured of bowl eligibility. However, they have no chance of winning the Pac-12. The Cougars are 3-0 at home and 3-1 on the road this season, and they rank 53rd in our power rankings. They also have a 6.9% chance of making the College Football Playoff.

The Cougars have a +12.3 average scoring margin this season and are 5-2 against the spread. At home, they are 3-0 ATS, and they’ve gone 3-1 as the favorite. In four games, they’ve been favored, and in three, they’ve been the underdog.

This week’s over/under line is 72 points, the highest they’ve faced this season. Washington State’s over/under record is 2-5, with their games averaging 66.3 points. Their average over/under line has been 60.2 points, and they’ve exceeded it by an average of 1.9 points.

Washington State’s offense is scoring 39.3 points per game, ranking 8th nationally, and we have them 25th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 12. John Mateer has thrown for 2,332 yards with 22 touchdowns and six interceptions, giving him a passer rating of 108. The team ranks 32nd in passing yards per game.

Washington State is 26th in third-down conversions, converting 45.1% of their attempts. Mateer has completed 62.4% of his passes. Wayshawn Parker leads the rushing attack with 595 yards, averaging 5 yards per carry. Kyle Williams has 691 receiving yards and eight touchdowns.

Washington State’s defense has allowed an average of 27 points per game this season, including 28 points in their recent matchup against Utah State. They gave up 395 total yards, with 187 rushing yards on 27 attempts and 208 yards through the air, while also forcing one interception.

Opponents have averaged 158 rushing yards per game against Washington State, while quarterbacks have posted a 63.9% completion rate and 263.3 passing yards per game. The defense has faced the 17th fewest rushing attempts in the country but ranks 149th in passing yards allowed.

Are The New Mexico Lobos Going Win In At Upset At University Stadium

New Mexico enters Week 12 with a 4-6 record, facing Washington State. They are ranked 112th in our power rankings and have just a 4.9% chance of becoming bowl-eligible. The Lobos are 1-2 at home this season and have been favored in four of their ten games.

Their ATS record stands at 5-4, with a 4-2 mark on the road and 1-2 at home. New Mexico has a +3 ATS record as the favorite, going 3-1 in those games.

This week’s over/under line is set at 72, while the Lobos’ average line is 61.7 points. Their over/under record is 6-3, with games averaging 71.7 points per contest.

New Mexico’s offense has leaned heavily on their rushing attack, averaging 238.9 yards per game, which ranks 4th in the nation. They are 28th in points scored, putting up 33.4 per game, and we have them ranked 35th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 12.

Eli Sanders leads the ground game with 834 yards, averaging 7 yards per carry, and has scored 8 touchdowns. Quarterback Devon Dampier has thrown for 2,418 yards but has 12 interceptions to go with 11 touchdowns, giving him a passer rating of 77.

New Mexico’s defense has struggled this season, allowing an average of 38.3 points per game. They’ve given up 249.1 passing yards per game and 228.8 rushing yards, ranking 172nd in the nation against the run.

In their recent game against San Diego State, the Lobos allowed just 16 points. They gave up 341 total yards, including 146 rushing yards on 46 attempts and 195 passing yards.