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College Football Week 5 Odds Pick & Prediction: New Mexico State vs. FIU (2022)

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Let’s take a look at the College Football Week 5 odds, picks, and predictions for this week’s game: New Mexico State vs. FIU.

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College Football Week 5 Early Odds, Picks & Prediction: New Mexico State vs. FIU

I want to take New Mexico State so badly after watching that AWFUL loss from FIU to WKU last week (which we had in this article). The issue is that outside of the big win against Hawai’i last week, the Aggies have been rough, scoring 13 or fewer points in their other four games that include losses to Nevada and UTEP. New Mexico State ranks below 120th in the country in passing and scoring but really impresses with the rushing coming in at 72nd with 157 rushing yards per game.

We know FIU is inept after last week’s 73-0 performance, but to put the numbers to it, they also rank below 120th in scoring and rushing but bump it all the way up to 93rd in passing with 228 yards per game. FIU is also 128th in 3rd down conversions, 96th in red zone conversion rate, and 116th in Time of Possession. These teams have a combined three players with a grade over 70 on offense from PFF, and the QBs are all below 67.

The Defenses for these teams are also completely inept, so if either team can get rolling, we could see a crescendo of points. FIU has scored 12 total points in two games against FBS opponents, and New Mexico State wants to run the ball and the clock. I expect this to be a very boring punt and field position game because either team has a shot to win this, and opportunities for Wins are not going to come along often for these two. New Mexico State is the home team, and I expect them to win, but they are far from trustworthy. Therefore, I’ll trust that neither offense will click, and this game will stay way under this total.

Bet: Under 54 (-110)

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