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    The UMass Minutemen (1-6) will host the New Mexico State Aggies (2-5) on Saturday at 3:30 PM ET.

    The Minutemen are underdogs, but by less than a field goal (+2.5), against the Aggies (with an over/under of 38.5 points).

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    Game Info and Betting Lines for New Mexico State vs. UMass

    • Game Day: Saturday, October 29, 2022
    • Game Time: 3:30 PM ET
    • TV Channel: ESPN3
    • Location: Amherst, Massachusetts
    • Stadium: Warren McGuirk Alumni Stadium
    Aggies vs Minutemen Betting Information
    Favorite Spread Favorite Spread Odds Underdog Spread Odds Total Over Total Odds Under Total Odds Favorite Moneyline Underdog Moneyline
    Aggies -2.5 -110 -112 38.5 -109 -112 -134 +110

    New Mexico State Betting Insights

    • UMass has gone 3-4-0 ATS this season.
    • In games it has played as at least 2.5-point underdogs this year, UMass is 2-4 against the spread.
    • Out of UMass’ seven games with a set total, two have hit the over (28.6%).

    New Mexico State Stats & Insights

    • While New Mexico State ranks 62nd in total defense with 375.0 yards allowed per game, the team’s offensive unit has been a little less successful, ranking fourth-worst (259.7 yards per game).
    • New Mexico State ranks sixth-worst in scoring offense (15.0 points per game), but has been a little better on defense, ranking 86th with 29.0 points allowed per contest.
    • New Mexico State ranks seventh-worst in passing offense (120.7 passing yards per game), but thas been slightly better on defense, ranking 28th with 195.7 passing yards allowed per game.
    • From an offensive standpoint, New Mexico State ranks 81st in the FBS with 139.0 rushing yards per game. Meanwhile, the defensive unit ranks 102nd in rushing yards allowed per contest (179.3).
    • New Mexico State ranks 17th-worst in third-down conversion rate (31.8%), but has been better on defense, ranking 74th with a 39.1% third-down conversion rate allowed.
    • New Mexico State owns the 100th-ranked turnover margin in college football at -9, forcing four turnovers (129th in the FBS) while turning it over 13 times (94th in the FBS).

    New Mexico State’s Best Players

    • Gavin Frakes has compiled 517 yards (73.9 ypg) on 38-of-79 passing with four touchdowns compared to six interceptions this season. In addition, he’s added 107 rushing yards (15.3 ypg) on 21 carries while scoring one touchdown on the ground.
    • Star Thomas has 326 rushing yards on 61 carries with three touchdowns.
    • This season, Jamoni Jones has carried the ball 62 times for 217 yards (31.0 per game) and two touchdowns.
    • Justice Powers’ leads his squad with 204 yards as a receiver. He’s racked up that yardage on nine catches (out of 19 targets).
    • Kordell David has put up a 128-yard season so far with two touchdowns, reeling in 12 passes on 30 targets.
    • Jordin Parker’s five catches are good enough for 95 yards.
    • Chris Ojoh, the team’s tackle and sacks leader, has collected 4.5 sacks, 6.0 TFL and 48 tackles.
    • Syrus Dumas has a team-leading one interception to go along with 14 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and one pass defended.

    UMass Betting Insights

    • UMass has a 3-4-0 record against the spread this season.
    • UMass is 2-4 against the spread when an underdog by 2.5 points or more this season.
    • Two of UMass’ seven games with a set total have hit the over (28.6%).

    UMass Stats & Insights

    • UMass has been sputtering on offense, ranking second-worst with 243.0 total yards per game. It has been more productive on the other side of the ball, giving up 385.4 total yards per contest (77th-ranked).
    • This season has been ugly for UMass on both offense and defense, as it is putting up just 12.0 points per game (worst) and ceding 32.0 points per game (21st-worst).
    • UMass’ passing offense has been bottom-25 this season, compiling 76.1 passing yards per game, which ranks worst in the FBS. Defensively, it ranks 37th with 202.9 passing yards surrendered per contest.
    • In terms of rushing, UMass ranks 57th in the FBS on offense (166.9 rushing yards per game) and 105th on the other side of the ball (182.6 rushing yards allowed per game).
    • UMass ranks eighth-worst in third-down conversion rate (28.7%), but it has been better on the other side of the ball, ranking 52nd in the FBS with a 36.1% third-down rate allowed.
    • With 13 forced turnovers (25th in the FBS) and nine turnovers committed (43rd in the FBS) this season, UMass ranks 33rd in the FBS with a turnover margin of +4.

    UMass’ Best Players

    • Gino Campiotti has thrown for 257 yards (36.7 ypg) to lead UMass, completing 44.6% of his passes and tossing one touchdown pass and six interceptions this season. He is also a playmaker on the ground, racking up 380 yards (54.3 ypg) on 93 carries with two touchdowns.
    • Ellis Merriweather has taken 66 carries and totaled 240 yards with one touchdown.
    • George Johnson’s 220 receiving yards (31.4 yards per game) are a team high. He has 17 catches on 31 targets.
    • Cam Sullivan-Brown has put together a 119-yard season so far with one touchdown. He’s caught 11 passes on 15 targets.
    • Jamir Roberts’ one catch (on one target) has netted him 45 yards (6.4 ypg).
    • Jalen Mackie, who paces the team in sacks and tackles, has racked up 2.5 sacks, 4.0 TFL, 20 tackles, and one interception.
    • Jordan Mahoney leads the team with three interceptions, while also recording five tackles and three passes defended.
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