Sam Houston Bearkats vs New Mexico State Aggies Betting Pick & Prediction for 10/2

In Week 6 of the 2025 regular season, the Sam Houston Bearkats will travel to Las Cruces, NM, to take on the New Mexico State Aggies. The game will be played at Aggie Memorial Stadium on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at 9:00 PM. Fans can catch the action live on CBSS.

The Bearkats are looking for their first win of the season with a 0-4 record. Their road record stands at 0-3. On the other side, the Aggies have a 2-2 record with a perfect 2-0 at home. Both teams are part of Conference USA, adding an extra layer of intensity to this game.

Sam Houston Team Preview

The Sam Houston Bearkats have had a challenging start to their season. In their recent games, they lost to the Texas Longhorns, 55-0, with only 7 first downs. Their passing game produced 86 yards, and they rushed for 27 yards.

Against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors, the Bearkats lost 37-20. They managed 19 first downs, with 159 passing yards and 89 rushing yards. However, they struggled to overcome Hawaii’s 294 passing yards.

The team has some standout players despite the tough start. Hunter Watson leads the quarterbacks with 396 passing yards in four games. Elijah Green, a top running back, has contributed 74 rushing yards and 133 receiving yards so far.

Sam Houston vs New Mexico State Game Day Info

• Sport: NCAA Football
• Teams: Sam Houston Bearkats vs. New Mexico State Aggies
• Venue: Aggie Memorial Stadium in Las Cruces, NM
• Date: Thursday, October 2, 2025
• Betting Odds: Sam Houston – Moneyline -122, Spread -1.5 (-111)
• Betting Odds: New Mexico State – Moneyline +102, Spread +1.5 (-110)
• Total Over/Under: 53.5

New Mexico State Team Preview

The New Mexico State Aggies have had a mixed start to their season. They won their first two games at home, defeating the Bryant Bulldogs 19-3 and Tulsa Golden Hurricane 21-14. However, they faced challenges on the road, losing to the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 49-14 and New Mexico Lobos 38-20.

Offensively, the Aggies have struggled with their rushing game, ranking 148th with 163 rushing yards in the season. Their passing attack is more effective, with 1049 passing yards, placing them 65th in the rankings. Logan Fife, the quarterback, has contributed significantly with 1015 passing yards and five touchdowns over four games.

On defense, the Aggies have shown strength in creating turnovers, ranking 5th in interceptions and fumbles recovered. They also rank 16th in sacks, showing good pressure on opposing quarterbacks. Injuries are a concern, with players like Dijon Stanley and Tyler Martinez out, affecting the team’s depth.

BTB Betting Pick

For the spread pick, take New Mexico State to cover +1.5 (-110). Sam Houston has struggled with offense, ranking 120th in passing yards and 119th in rushing yards. New Mexico State’s defense ranks better in points against, making them a solid choice to cover.

For the total, choose the under 53.5 (-114). Sam Houston’s offense ranks low, and New Mexico State’s defense has been effective. A projected score of Sam Houston 24, New Mexico State 21 suggests the total will stay below 53.5.