New Mexico Lobos vs San Jose State Spartans Betting Pick & Prediction for 10/3

Week 6 of the 2025 NCAA football season brings us an exciting game under the lights. The New Mexico Lobos will travel to San Jose, CA, to take on the San Jose State Spartans at CEFCU Stadium. This game is set for Friday, October 3, 2025, at 10:00 PM, and will be broadcast on FS1.

The New Mexico Lobos come into this game with a 3-1 record. They have been strong at home with a 2-0 record, while their road performance stands at 1-1. Meanwhile, the San Jose State Spartans have a 1-3 record, with a home record of 1-1. Both teams are part of the Mountain West Conference, and this game will be their first conference game of the season.

New Mexico Team Preview

The New Mexico Lobos have had a solid start to their season. They have played four games so far, winning three of them. Their most recent victory was against the New Mexico State Aggies, with a score of 38-20.

The Lobos’ offense has been strong. They have scored 122 points this season, ranking them 56th. Quarterback Jack Layne leads with 818 passing yards and seven touchdowns.

On defense, the Lobos have allowed 86 points, placing them 54th in the rankings. They have been effective with 11 sacks and three interceptions. However, they have several players on the injury list, which might affect their performance in upcoming games.

New Mexico vs San Jose State Game Day Info

• Sport: NCAA Football
• Teams: New Mexico Lobos vs. San Jose State Spartans
• Venue: CEFCU Stadium in San Jose, CA
• Date: Friday, October 3, 2025
• Betting Odds: New Mexico Moneyline +116, San Jose State Moneyline -138, New Mexico Spread +2.5 (-109), San Jose State Spread -2.5 (-112), Total Over 58.5 (-107), Total Under 58.5 (-113)

San Jose State Team Preview

The San Jose State Spartans have had a mixed start to their season. They have played four games, winning one and losing three. Their lone win came against Idaho Vandals, 31-28, at home.

Walker Eget, the team’s quarterback, has shown strong performance. He has thrown for 1,191 yards in four games. Eget also has six passing touchdowns and three interceptions so far.

The Spartans face challenges with injuries this season. Jabari Bates, a running back, is out for the season with an undisclosed injury. Malachi Riley, a wide receiver, is also out for the season with a lower body injury.

BTB Betting Pick

For the spread, New Mexico is the pick to cover +2.5 against San Jose State. New Mexico’s defense ranks well with 11 sacks and 3 interceptions, which might help them keep the game close. The projected score could be New Mexico 24, San Jose State 21, which would cover the spread.

For the total, take the under 58.5 in this game. New Mexico’s defense has allowed only 86 points, and San Jose State’s offense ranks 80th in points scored. A projected total score of around 45 points suggests the game will stay under the line.