The Hawaii Rainbow Warriors (1-3) meet the New Mexico State Aggies (1-3) Saturday at Aggie Memorial Stadium in Las Cruces, N.M. Kickoff is schedule for 8 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Hawaii vs. New Mexico State odds and lines, and make our expert college football picks, predictions and bets.
The Rainbow Warriors return to the mainland, and they hope the third time is a charm. Hawaii lost 44-10 at UCLA in Week 1 Aug. 28, and 45-27 at Oregon State Sept. 11, failing to cover in each. Hawaii did pick up its first cover last week in a 17-13 loss to San Jose State in the islands.
The Aggies started the season 0-3 SU, but they have been a friend of the bettor. New Mexico State won 43-35 against South Carolina State last week, and they’re 3-0 ATS across the past three outings after a loss and non-cover in Week 1 against UTEP.
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Hawaii at New Mexico State odds, spread and lines
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- Money line: Hawaii -900 (bet $900 to win $100) | New Mexico State +570 (bet $100 to win $570)
- Against the spread (ATS): Hawaii -17.5 (-107) | New Mexico State +17.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 62.5 (O: -107 | U: -115)
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Hawaii at New Mexico State odds, lines, picks and predictions
Prediction
Hawaii 34, New Mexico State 23
Money line
The third time should be a charm for Hawaii (-900), as it gets its first win on the mainland after two failed trips. However, don’t risk nine times your potential return.
AVOID, and look to the spread instead.
Against the spread
NEW MEXICO STATE +17.5 (-115) is the play at home. They’re not going to win this game, but in the previous two weeks they have shown an ability to move the ball.
The problems for the Aggies are on defense, where they allow 450.5 yards per game and 274.3 passing yards per contest. That’s why they won’t win as Hawaii QB Chevan Cordeiro should finally be able to get on track. Still, the Aggies have covered three in a row, and they’ll hang around within two scores.
Over/Under
The UNDER 62.5 (-115) is the play here as Hawaii’s offense just hasn’t been the same as years past. They could have some much-needed success against New Mexico State as its defense has struggled.
There is just something missing from these Rainbow Warriors on the offensive side of the football, and their defense was surprisingly effective last week against a solid San Jose State offense. Therefore, the Under is the play.
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