Montana State vs New Mexico:
When: 4:00 PM ET, Saturday, August 24, 2024
Where: University Stadium Albuquerque in Albuquerque, NM
The Montana State Bobcats visit the New Mexico Lobos Saturday afternoon. Kick from University Stadium is scheduled for 4 p.m. ET (FS1). Below, we analyze the Montana State vs. New Mexico odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.
Montana State finished 8-4 last season including 6-2 in the Big Sky Conference, tied for 2nd overall. The Bobcats’ offense was their strength, scoring 34 or more points in 9 games while the defense allowed 22 or fewer points in 8 games. The Bobcats hope to pick up where they left off with a road win to open the season.
New Mexico finished just 4-8 in 2023 including 2-6 in the Mountain West Conference, tied for last. While the offense was able to produce for the Lobos, the defense allowed 31 or more points in 8 different games, which the team will hope to change this season. They were just 1-4 against major programs.
Even though the Bobcats are on the road and a 2-possession favorite, they are still the best bet in this matchup. Returning critical players from last year’s team, Montana State is capable of running up a score while its defense gets continual stops. Expect Montana State to score early and often while putting this game out of reach.
Montana State alone will play a large role in the Over hitting. They opened last season by scoring 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 ride the home momentum, which will allow it to contribute to the total points.
College Football Picks and Predictions:
For this Saturday College Football Game between Montana State vs New Mexico, I’m rolling with the Montana Team Total Over 33.5 Points -150. Also receive Free Premium Picks Today, Tap Here
