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Diego Pavia will lead the New Mexico State Aggies (5-3) into their game against the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs (3-5) at Joe Aillet Stadium on Tuesday at 7:00 PM ET.
The Aggies are underdogs, but by less than a touchdown (+4), against the Bulldogs.
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Game Info for Louisiana Tech vs. New Mexico State
- Game Day: Tuesday, October 24, 2023
- Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: CBS Sports Network
- Location: Ruston, Louisiana
- Stadium: Joe Aillet Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana Tech | -4 | -110 | -110 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Louisiana Tech Pick Insights
- So far this season, Louisiana Tech has put together a 3-5-0 record against the spread.
- In games it has played as at least 4-point favorites this season, Louisiana Tech is 1-2 against the spread.
- Three of Louisiana Tech’s eight games with a set total have hit the over (37.5%).
Louisiana Tech Stats & Insights
- Louisiana Tech is compiling 384.3 yards per game on offense (74th in the FBS), and rank 75th on defense, yielding 380.5 yards allowed per game.
- Louisiana Tech is putting up 26.6 points per game on offense (82nd in the FBS), and ranks 84th on the other side of the ball with 27.5 points allowed per game.
- Louisiana Tech owns the 57th-ranked offense this year in terms of passing yards (243.1 passing yards per game), and has been more effective on the other side of the ball, ranking 17th-best with only 182.1 passing yards allowed per game.
- Louisiana Tech owns the 83rd-ranked rushing offense this season (141.1 rushing yards per game), and has been less effective on defense, ranking 10th-worst with 198.4 rushing yards allowed per game.
- Louisiana Tech has been a bottom-25 offense on third down this year, ranking 17th-worst with a 31.5% third-down percentage. Defensively, the Bulldogs rank 59th in the FBS (37.1% third-down conversion rate allowed).
- With seven forced turnovers (96th in the FBS) against 10 turnovers committed (74th in the FBS), Louisiana Tech’s -3-3 turnover margin ranks 98th in college football.
Louisiana Tech’s Best Players
- Jack Turner has thrown for 1,011 yards (126.4 ypg) to lead Louisiana Tech, completing 57.6% of his passes and tossing five touchdown passes compared to five interceptions this season.
- Tyre Shelton has 475 rushing yards on 68 carries with five touchdowns.
- This season, Keith Willis Jr. has carried the ball 33 times for 240 yards (30 per game) and three touchdowns.
- Smoke Harris’ 614 yards as a receiver lead the team. He’s been targeted 71 times and has collected 59 catches and three touchdowns.
- Cyrus Allen has hauled in 26 receptions totaling 452 yards, finding the end zone two times as a receiver so far this campaign.
- Kyle Maxwell has compiled nine receptions for 168 yards, an average of 21 yards per game. He’s scored two times as a receiver this season.
- Deshon Hall paces the team with 3.5 sacks, and also has four TFL and 24 tackles.
- Myles Heard is the team’s leading tackler this year. He’s totaled 58 tackles and two TFL.
- Cedric Woods has a team-high two interceptions to go along with 17 tackles and two passes defended.
New Mexico State Betting Insights
- So far this season, New Mexico State has compiled a 3-2-1 record against the spread.
- New Mexico State is 0-1 against the spread when an underdog by 4 points or greater this season.
- In New Mexico State’s six games with a set total, two have hit the over (33.3%).
New Mexico State Pick Insights
- From an offensive standpoint, New Mexico State is posting 439.6 total yards per contest (35th-ranked). It ranks 66th in the FBS on defense (373.3 total yards allowed per game).
- From an offensive angle, New Mexico State is posting 29.8 points per game (62nd-ranked). It ranks 46th in the FBS on defense (21.1 points given up per game).
- In terms of passing, New Mexico State ranks 63rd in the FBS (237.5 passing yards per game) and 92nd on defense (244.6 passing yards allowed per contest).
- New Mexico State’s rushing attack has been leading the charge for the team, as it ranks 18th-best in the FBS with 202.1 rushing yards per contest. In terms of defense, it is ceding 128.6 rushing yards per game, which ranks 52nd.
- From an offensive angle, New Mexico State is posting a 40.7% third-down conversion rate (64th-ranked). It ranks 64th in the FBS on the other side of the ball (38.1% third-down rate allowed).
- New Mexico State has a -3 turnover margin this season, which ranks 98th in the FBS.
New Mexico State’s Best Players
- Pavia has thrown for 1,801 yards (225.1 ypg) to lead New Mexico State, completing 61.9% of his passes and tossing 16 touchdown passes and five interceptions this season. He is also a playmaker on the ground, racking up 536 yards (67 ypg) on 90 carries with four touchdowns.
- Ahmonte Watkins has piled up 415 yards (on 35 attempts) with two touchdowns.
- Jonathan Brady has hauled in 355 receiving yards on 21 receptions to pace his team so far this season while scoring three touchdowns as a receiver.
- Trent Hudson has put together a 311-yard season so far with five touchdowns. He’s caught 15 passes on 30 targets.
- Chris Bellamy’s 21 targets have resulted in 13 grabs for 203 yards and one touchdown.
- Izaiah Reed leads the team with three sacks, and also has two TFL and 13 tackles.
- New Mexico State’s top-tackler, Keyshaun Elliott, has 54 tackles, five TFL, and one sack this year.
- Torren Union has a team-high one interception to go along with 11 tackles and one pass defended.
