New Mexico vs Washington State Prediction 11-16-24 College Football Picks

The Washington State Cougars and the New Mexico Lobos meet in week 12 college Football action from University Stadium on Saturday night. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this Game. Here’s a Washington State vs. New Mexico prediction.

Washington State Recap

The Washington State Cougars come into this one looking to build on a 49-28 win over Utah State last time out to climb to 8-1 on the year. After this Game, Washington State will head on the road again to take on Oregon State.

Cougars Looking To Make Case For College Football Playoff

John Mateer has thrown for 2,332 yards, 22 touchdowns and 6 interceptions on 62.4% passing while also rushing for 630 yards and 11 scores. Wayshawn Parker has 595 rushing yards and 4 TDs and Djouvensky SchleNBAker also has 3 TDs on the ground. Kyle Williams leads Wazzu’s receiving group with 691 receiving yards and 8 TDs while Kris Hutson has a team-high 41 receptions for 534 yards and Josh Meredith has 28 grabs for 404 yards as well on the year. On defense, Kyle Thornton has a team-high 50 total tackles including 36 solo tackles while Ethan O’Connor has a team-high 3 interceptions. Ansel Din-Mbah also has 4.5 sacks on the year. As a unit, Washington State has combined for 15 sacks and 11 interceptions as well on the year.

Why the Washington State Cougars will win

• New Mexico has lost each of its last 13 November games at University Stadium.
• Washington State has won each of its last nine games against non-AP-ranked teams.

New Mexico Recap

The New Mexico Lobos come into this one looking to build on their 21-16 win over San Diego State Aztecs last time out to improve to 4-6 on the year. After this Game, New Mexico will head on the road for a matchup against Hawaii following next week’s bye week.

Lobos Bowl Hopes On Life Support

Devon Dampier has thrown for 2,418 yards, 11 touchdowns and 12 interceptions on 58.7% passing while also leading the Lobos in rushing with 872 yards and 13 touchdowns. Eli Sanders has 834 rushing yards with 8 scores while Javen Jacobs has 277 rushing yards and 3 TDs. NaQuari Rogers also has 251 rushing yards with 4 scores while Luke Wysong leads New Mexico’s receivers with 55 grabs for 700 yards and Ryan Davis has 634 receiving yards. Nic Trujillo has 305 receiving yards and Caleb Medford has 281 receiving yards as well on the year. On defense, Christian Ellis has a team-high 88 total tackles while the Lobo defense as a whole has combined for 10 sacks and 3 interceptions.

Why the New Mexico Lobos will win

• New Mexico has won seven of its last nine home games against non-conference opponents.
• New Mexico has covered the spread in four of its last five games against non-conference opponents.

Washington State vs. New Mexico Prediction

I’m on the over here. Neither one of these teams plays that much defenses but the offenses keep their foot on the gas. I envision this Game being a track meet and I think both have motivation. New Mexico to stay alive in terms of bowl eligibility and Wazzu to make a case to the playoff committee even though it’s Boise State’s spot to lose. Give me the over.