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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 BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around 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.
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Montana State at New Mexico odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Montana State -550 (bet $550 to win $100) | New Mexico +400 (bet $100 to win $400)
- Against the spread (ATS): Montana State -13.5 (-110) | New Mexico +13.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 54.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Montana State at New Mexico picks and predictions
Prediction
Montana State 41, New Mexico 24
Moneyline
PASS.
There is no value on Montana State (-550) to win Saturday.
Against the spread
BET MONTANA STATE -13.5 (-110).
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.
Over/Under
BET OVER 54.5 (-110).
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.
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