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New Mexico at Arizona Preview and Best Bet – 8/31/2024
In the upcoming matchup between the New Mexico Lobos and the Arizona Wildcats, the Lobos are the underdogs of 30.5 points according to DraftKings Sportsbook. Currently, 82% of spread bets are in favor of the Lobos, while the Wildcats hold 18% of the bets. The opening total of 57.0 has seen 63% of bets going with the under and 37% going with the over. Here, you will find our breakdown and best bet for New Mexico vs Arizona, set for August 31, 2024 at 10:30 pm ET.
New Mexico In Danger Of 0-2 Start
The New Mexico Lobos were one of a handful of teams to play in Week 0 of the college football season. They were nearly two-touchdown underdogs against FCS Montana State last week and nearly won outright. But they blew a three-possession lead in the fourth quarter of that game, allowing Montana State to come back and win in the final minute of action. Now, New Mexico will look to avoid an 0-2 start, though they are huge underdogs here against Arizona.
For New Mexico, the question in this game will be how they generate scoring when their defense isn't forcing turnovers. The Lobos turned multiple Montana State turnovers into touchdowns last week, something they will not be able to count on against a bigger program by several orders of magnitude. Unless Arizona commits some turnovers, it could be a very long day for the Lobos here.
Fifita, Arizona Look to Build On Promising 2023
The Arizona Wildcats went 10-3 last season and saw themselves play one of their best seasons in a long time last year. A huge reason for that was the play of Noah Fifita, who replaced Jayden de Laura and helped the Wildcats offense become electric down the stretch last year. Fifita is back for this season and will attempt to get Arizona off to a good start in this game to kick off their 2024 campaign.
Fifita will have one of his top weapons from last season back in Tetairoa McMillan. McMillan caught 90 passes last year, 10 of which resulted in Arizona touchdowns. Against a New Mexico team that struggled to defend deep passes late against Montana State last week, McMillan could have a huge game to open his season this weekend.
New Mexico vs Arizona Best Bet
After what we saw from New Mexico against Montana State last week, we feel very little confidence in the Lobos this week against a much more difficult opponent in Arizona. We will lay the points with the Wildcats, who should continue trending in the right direction after a promising end to last season, in what we expect to be a blowout in Arizona.
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